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}}The '''[[Mamiya]] DSX''' came in two models, the '''DSX 500''' and the '''[[Mamiya DSX 1000|DSX 1000]]'''. Both offered a choice of [[TTL]] averaging or spot metering, selected with an A/S switch alongside the lens mount. The numerical model designation referred to the fastest shutter speed offered by each; and the DSX 500 also lacks the self-timer found on the DSX 1000
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}}The '''[[Mamiya]] DSX''' came in two models, the '''DSX 500''' and the '''[[Mamiya DSX 1000|DSX 1000]]'''. Both offered a choice of [[TTL]] averaging or spot metering, selected with an A/S switch alongside the lens mount. The numerical model designation referred to the fastest shutter speed offered by each; and the DSX 500 also lacks the self-timer found on the DSX 1000.  "Mamiya/Sekor" is the brand engraving on US-market cameras.
  
The related [[Mamiya MSX 500|MSX 500]] and [[Mamiya MSX 1000|MSX 1000]] were similar cameras, but only offering the spot-metering option. All these models used the SX series of [[42mm screw lenses#Mamiya|Mamiya 42mm screw lenses]]. SX-series Mamiya lenses have a lens mount lock (unlike previous Mamiya threaded lenses) and a mechanical pin which transmits the f-stop information to the camera, eliminating the need to stop down for metering.
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The related [[Mamiya MSX 500|MSX 500]] and [[Mamiya MSX 1000|MSX 1000]] were similar cameras, but only offering the spot-metering option. All these models used the SX series of [[42mm screw lenses#Mamiya|Mamiya 42mm screw lenses]]. SX-series Mamiya lenses have a lens mount lock (unlike previous Mamiya threaded lenses) and a mechanical pin which transmits the f-stop information to the camera, enabling [[open-aperture metering]].
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
 
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/mamiya/mamiya_dsx_1000_dsx_500/mamiya_dsx_1000_500.htm DSX 500 and DSX 1000 manual] from Mike Butkus' [http://www.butkus.org/chinon OrphanCameras.com]
 
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/mamiya/mamiya_dsx_1000_dsx_500/mamiya_dsx_1000_500.htm DSX 500 and DSX 1000 manual] from Mike Butkus' [http://www.butkus.org/chinon OrphanCameras.com]
* [http://www.herron.50megs.com/sx.htm Mamiya MSX and DSX], at [http://www.herron.50megs.com/ Ron Herron's "Collecting Mamiya 35mm Cameras"]
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20190817130537/http://www.herron.50megs.com/sx.htm Mamiya MSX and DSX], at [https://web.archive.org/web/20170711091708/http://herron.50megs.com/index.html Ron Herron's "Collecting Mamiya 35mm Cameras"] (archived)
  
 
[[Category: Japanese 35mm SLR]]
 
[[Category: Japanese 35mm SLR]]
 
[[Category: 42mm screw mount]]
 
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Latest revision as of 15:31, 8 March 2023

The Mamiya DSX came in two models, the DSX 500 and the DSX 1000. Both offered a choice of TTL averaging or spot metering, selected with an A/S switch alongside the lens mount. The numerical model designation referred to the fastest shutter speed offered by each; and the DSX 500 also lacks the self-timer found on the DSX 1000. "Mamiya/Sekor" is the brand engraving on US-market cameras.

The related MSX 500 and MSX 1000 were similar cameras, but only offering the spot-metering option. All these models used the SX series of Mamiya 42mm screw lenses. SX-series Mamiya lenses have a lens mount lock (unlike previous Mamiya threaded lenses) and a mechanical pin which transmits the f-stop information to the camera, enabling open-aperture metering.

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