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*[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/mamiya/mamiya_msx1000/mamiya_msx1000-splash.htm Mamiya MSX 500 & MSX 1000 manual] from Mike Butkus' [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | *[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/mamiya/mamiya_msx1000/mamiya_msx1000-splash.htm Mamiya MSX 500 & MSX 1000 manual] from Mike Butkus' [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | ||
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* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11451 Mamiya MSX500] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11451 Mamiya MSX500] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand | ||
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The MSX series of 35mm SLRs was released by Mamiya in May 1974, in two versions: The MSX 500 and the MSX 1000. The number in the model designation indicates the top shutter speed, as had been the case with Mamiya's earlier TL/DTL series. Once again, the "500" version also lacks the self-timer found in the top model.
These cameras use the SX series of Mamiya 42mm screw lenses. The SX series has 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.
The MSX models offer TTL spot metering, measuring a rectangular area shown bracketed at the bottom of the viewfinder image, with a needle visible in the viewfinder. These were followed by the related DSX series which offered dual spot or averaging light meters. The MSX 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.
Links
- Mamiya MSX 500 & MSX 1000 manual from Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
- Ron Herron's "Collecting Mamiya 35mm Cameras"
- Mamiya MSX500 at www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand
