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| − | [[Miranda]] launched the '''Sensorex''' in September 1966,<REF> Date: p.29 of {{KKS}} no.64 (special issue on Miranda). </REF> It replaced the [[Miranda Automex III|Automex III]] and was Miranda's top of the line model. It had match-needle, full open aperture metering and interchangeable viewfinders. It had a preset wheel on the front side to preselect the maximum aperture for the metering system. Early camera bodies had a removable back for a projected motor drive (which never materialized). The camera was discontinued in 1971 and replaced with the [[Miranda Sensorex II|Sensorex II]]. | + | [[Miranda]] launched the '''Sensorex''' in September 1966,<REF> Date: p.29 of {{KKS}} no.64 (special issue on Miranda). </REF> It replaced the [[Miranda Automex III|Automex III]] and was Miranda's top of the line model. It had match-needle, full [[open-aperture metering]] and interchangeable viewfinders. It had a preset wheel on the front side to preselect the maximum aperture for the metering system. Early camera bodies had a removable back for a projected motor drive (which never materialized). The camera was discontinued in 1971 and replaced with the [[Miranda Sensorex II|Sensorex II]]. |
The interchangeable viewfinder on the Sensorex is removed by sliding a small knob on the rear of the camera, next to the battery housing. Several viewfinders were made, and the camera is fully functional with the viewfinder removed, allowing a top down view straight onto the viewing screen<ref>This is not recommended, since the increased light entering via the view-screen can result in over exposure; the use of made-for-purpose Miranda hooded waist-level finders is recommended.</ref>. | The interchangeable viewfinder on the Sensorex is removed by sliding a small knob on the rear of the camera, next to the battery housing. Several viewfinders were made, and the camera is fully functional with the viewfinder removed, allowing a top down view straight onto the viewing screen<ref>This is not recommended, since the increased light entering via the view-screen can result in over exposure; the use of made-for-purpose Miranda hooded waist-level finders is recommended.</ref>. | ||
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Miranda launched the Sensorex in September 1966,[1] It replaced the Automex III and was Miranda's top of the line model. It had match-needle, full open-aperture metering and interchangeable viewfinders. It had a preset wheel on the front side to preselect the maximum aperture for the metering system. Early camera bodies had a removable back for a projected motor drive (which never materialized). The camera was discontinued in 1971 and replaced with the Sensorex II.
The interchangeable viewfinder on the Sensorex is removed by sliding a small knob on the rear of the camera, next to the battery housing. Several viewfinders were made, and the camera is fully functional with the viewfinder removed, allowing a top down view straight onto the viewing screen[2].
Notes
- ↑ Date: p.29 of Kurashikku Kamera Senka no.64 (special issue on Miranda).
- ↑ This is not recommended, since the increased light entering via the view-screen can result in over exposure; the use of made-for-purpose Miranda hooded waist-level finders is recommended.
Links
- Miranda Sensorex by Miranda Historical Society (archived)
- Miranda Sensorex (English / multiple language) PDF manual at OrphanCameras.com
- November, 1966, Popular Photography advertisement soon after launch (Vol, 59, No. 5; pages 22-23)
In German
In French
