2. AUTO Miranda 50mm f 1.4
A new high speed 50mm fI.4 standard Auto Miranda lens has been developed
for use on the Miranda Sensorex. It is a gauss type lens, consisting of 8 elements in
6 groups, diaphragm calibrations from 1.4-I 6, minimum focusing distance is 43
cm or 17 inches. Angle of view is 45°. It is advisable to use a lens hood with this
lens to avoid reflection on the front element.
3. Instant-Return Mirror
One of the advanced features of the MIRANDA Sensorex is the instant-return
mirror. When the shutter release button is pressed, the mirror swings up, permitting
the light rays from the lens to reach the film as the focal plane shutter opens.
Immediately after the film is exposed, the mirror returns to the viewing position.
When the mirror is up, the view through the viewfinder is momentarily blacked out,
but, at speeds of I/I 5 second and faster, the mirror returns to the viewing position so
quickly that the photographer hardly notices the interruption.
4. Convenient Interchangeable
Viewfinder
For an SLR system to manifest its fullest capacity, it is absolutely necessary that its
viewfinder be interchangeable with other types. MIRANDA Sensorex has this capability.
For close-up, copying and low-angle shooting, its penta-prism viewfinder can be
interchanged with three types of viewfinders. Selective use of these viewfinders assures
utmost convenience in taking pictures of special effects under all conditions.
5. Variable CdS Sensing Area
The CdS sensing area is positioned behind the mirror right in alignment with the
optical axis, for precise light reading. The sensing area occupies only 5% of the
mirror.