Mamiya MSX 1000
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| Mamiya MSX 1000 image by Steve Harwood (Image rights) |
Mamiya offered two 35mm SLRs circa 1974, designated as either MSX 500 or MSX 1000 (for either 1/500 or 1/1000 as fastest shutter speed). Both have TTL manual CdS spot metering (about 10% center area only), with a needle visible in the viewfinder. The flash sync speed is 1/60 sec. An optional clip-on flash mount was available for cameras without a hot shoe. The battery required is one MS76 or equivalent. These models use Mamiya SX lenses, an elaboration of the 42mm screw mount adding an aperture coupling pin for open-aperture metering.
Sears sold a version of the MSX 1000 branded as TLS 1000 MX. The DSX series were related models offering switchable spot vs. averaging meter patterns.
Links
- Mamiya MSX 500 & MSX 1000 manual from Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
- Mamiya MSX and DSX, at Ron Herron's "Collecting Mamiya 35mm Cameras"
- Mamiya MSX 1000 at Matt Denton's Classic Camera Collection
- Mamiya MSX 1000 and french user manual on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand
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| Under Sears branding, TLS 1000 MX image by jill elise (Image rights) |
