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[[Agfa]] introduced the Selectronic series in 1980, with models 1, 2, and 3 differing in the sophistication of their metering options. All accepted [[K mount lenses]] and were manufactured by [[Chinon]] (being derived from their [[Chinon CM-4 | CM-4]], [[Chinon CA-4 | CA-4]] and [[Chinon CE-4 | CE-4]] models).
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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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== Rangefinder ==
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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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Both Selectronic cameras, introduced in 1970, were made by Agfa in their Munich factory.
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== SLR models ==
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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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'''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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'''[[Agfa Selectronic 3|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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== Links ==
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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]
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Revision as of 02:32, 20 October 2019

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