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'''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.
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== Rangefinder models ==
 
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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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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 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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'''Selectronic''' was a series of higher priced 35mm camera models sold by [[Agfa]]. The brand covered viewfinder and rangefinder cameras as well as [[SLR]] cameras under one name. The target market for these cameras were advanced amateurs.
  
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== Viewfinder==
  
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'''[[Agfa Selectronic Sensor|Selectronic Sensor]]''' was a viewfinder camera derived from the [[Optima Sensor 500]], with a similar CdS cell for [[aperture priority]] metering, and a three element lens, but featured a new Paratronic electronic shutter.
  
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== Selectronic 3 Specifications ==
 
  
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* Lens mount: Pentax K bayonet.
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'''[[Agfa Selectronic Sensor|Selectronic S Sensor]]''' was a luxury rangefinder model with higher quality Tessar style lens and improved metering display.
  
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* Viewfinder: Pentaprism with central split image, microprism collar and ground glass. 16 LED's indicate shutter speeds and over/under exposure. Under exposure LED will glow when exposure is ≤ -1EV and will flash at ≥ +1EV. Magnification: 0.87 x with 50mm lens set at infinity. Viewfinder coverage 92%. [[DOF]] by depressing depth of field lever.
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Both Selectronic cameras, introduced in 1970, were made by Agfa in their Munich factory.
  
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* Shutter: Seiko MFC electromagnetic metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical travel. Stepless speeds from 4 to 1/2000 sec. on automatic; 13 speeds from 2 to 1/2000th, sec. on manual, + "B". Both automatic and manual speeds electronically controlled. Two stage electromagnetic shutter release with safety lock and separate provision for cable release. Electronically controlled self-timer at 5 or 10 seconds with front-of-camera flashing red LED indicator. Two seconds before exposure, flashing frequency of red LED increases. Self-timer can be cancelled even after system has been activated.
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* Meter: TTL, center-weighted averaging metering at full aperture using SPD (Silicon Photo Diode) cell. Half way depression of shutter release activates metering system.
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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 shutter release button and a more modern design provided by [[Schlagheck & Schultes]].
  
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* Exposure: Auto aperture priority, or match-the-LED manual exposure. Setting AE lock lever locks in shutter speed in effect at that time. Exposure compensation of +/- l EV in one third stop increments.
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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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* Film Speed: 25 to 3200 ASA.
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'''Selectronic 2''' is an automatic ([[aperture priority]]) only camera like the [[Chinon CA-4 | CA-4]].
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* Flash: Standard X-synch hot shoe at 1/60th
 
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* Film Advance: Single stroke in an arc of 130° with 25° stand off. Coupling for motorized film advance with Chinon Power Winder. Multiple Exposure switch disengages film advance and frame counter.
 
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* Size: 135.5 X 85 X 50.5mm (W x H x D).
 
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* Weight: 485g.
 
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* Battery: Three 1.5V Alkaline batteries (LR44) or 1.5V silver oxide batteries (SR44). Battery test with LED indicator.
 
  
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'''[[Agfa Selectronic 3|Selectronic 3]]''', the luxury model, was a [[Chinon CE-4 | CE-4]] and could be switched between manual and automatic modes.
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
  
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*[http://www.camera.portraits.srv2.com/selectronic.htm Agfa Selectronic 3] page at [http://www.camera.portraits.srv2.com My 35mm Film Camera Collection]
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*[http://www.camera.portraits.srv2.com/selectronic.htm Agfa Selectronic 3] SLR page at [http://www.camera.portraits.srv2.com My 35mm Film Camera Collection]
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*[http://www.camera.portraits.srv2.com/agfass.htm Agfa Selectronic Sensor] viewfinder page at [http://www.camera.portraits.srv2.com My 35mm Film Camera Collection]
  
  

Revision as of 02:32, 20 October 2019

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Selectronic was a series of higher priced 35mm camera models sold by Agfa. The brand covered viewfinder and rangefinder cameras as well as SLR cameras under one name. The target market for these cameras were advanced amateurs.

Viewfinder

Selectronic Sensor was a viewfinder camera derived from the Optima Sensor 500, with a similar CdS cell for aperture priority metering, and a three element lens, but featured a new Paratronic electronic shutter.


Rangefinder

Selectronic S Sensor was a luxury rangefinder model with higher quality Tessar style lens and improved metering display.

Both Selectronic cameras, introduced in 1970, were made by Agfa in their Munich factory.

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 provided by Schlagheck & Schultes.

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.

Links


Agfa Optima Sensor Cameras
Classic Optima | Optima Sensor 200 | Optima Sensor 500 | Selectronic Sensor | Selectronic Sensor S
Modern Optima Sensor 335 | Optima Sensor 535 | Optima Sensor 1035 | Optima Sensor 1535 | Optima Sensor | Optima Flash Sensor
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