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| − | '''Selectronic''' was a series of | + | '''Selectronic''' was a series of higher priced 35mm camera models sold by [[Agfa]]. The brand covered rangefinder cameras as well as [[SLR]] cameras under one name. Target audience were advanced amateurs. |
| − | The | + | == Rangefinder models == |
| + | Both Selectronic [[rangefinder]] cameras, introduced in 1970, were made by Agfa in their Munich factory. | ||
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| + | '''Selectronic Sensor''' was derived from the [[Optima Sensor 500]], inherited an CdS cell for [[aperture priority]] metering, but featured a new Paratronic electronic shutter. | ||
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| + | '''Selectronic S Sensor''' was a luxury model with higher quality lens and improved metering display. | ||
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| + | == SLR models == | ||
| + | Three Selectronic [[SLR]]s featuring the [[K mount]] were introduced in 1980. Agfa-branded lenses, as well es the cameras themselves, were in fact manufactured by [[Chinon]]. The only difference between these cameras and their Chinon originals were the Agfa-typical [[Sensor (Agfa)|Sensor]] shutter release button and a more modern design. | ||
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| + | '''Selectronic 1''', the basic model, was based on the [[Chinon CM-4 | CM-4]]. It offered exposure metering but worked manually. | ||
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| + | '''Selectronic 2''' is an automatic ([[aperture priority]]) only camera like the [[Chinon CA-4 | CA-4]]. | ||
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| + | '''Selectronic 3''', the luxury model, was a [[Chinon CE-4 | CE-4]] and could be switched between manual and automatic modes. | ||
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Revision as of 20:13, 28 June 2013
Selectronic was a series of higher priced 35mm camera models sold by Agfa. The brand covered rangefinder cameras as well as SLR cameras under one name. Target audience were advanced amateurs.
Rangefinder models
Both Selectronic rangefinder cameras, introduced in 1970, were made by Agfa in their Munich factory.
Selectronic Sensor was derived from the Optima Sensor 500, inherited an CdS cell for aperture priority metering, but featured a new Paratronic electronic shutter.
Selectronic S Sensor was a luxury model with higher quality lens and improved metering display.
SLR models
Three Selectronic SLRs featuring the K mount were introduced in 1980. Agfa-branded lenses, as well es the cameras themselves, were in fact manufactured by Chinon. The only difference between these cameras and their Chinon originals were the Agfa-typical Sensor shutter release button and a more modern design.
Selectronic 1, the basic model, was based on the CM-4. It offered exposure metering but worked manually.
Selectronic 2 is an automatic (aperture priority) only camera like the CA-4.
Selectronic 3, the luxury model, was a CE-4 and could be switched between manual and automatic modes.
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| Agfa Selectronic 1 image by Alf Sigaro (Image rights) |
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| Agfa Selectronic 2 image by Alf Sigaro (Image rights) |
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| Agfa Selectronic 3 image by Alf Sigaro (Image rights) |
