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The '''Miranda T''' was the first [[Miranda]] 35mm SLR camera, released in 1955. The prototype was introduced in 1954 as the Phoenix, but the name was changed due to a trademark conflict before production commenced.
 
The '''Miranda T''' was the first [[Miranda]] 35mm SLR camera, released in 1955. The prototype was introduced in 1954 as the Phoenix, but the name was changed due to a trademark conflict before production commenced.
  
The early cameras were manufactured by [[Miranda|Orion Seiki]], and are engraved ''Orion Camera Co.'' above the lens mount. In 1957, after just two years of production, the company name was changed to [[Miranda|Miranda Camera]], and the cameras were accordingly marked ''Miranda Camera Co.'' The early cameras are often called "Miranda Orion" today, but the correct name would be "Orion Miranda": Orion was the manufacturer's name and Miranda was the product's brand name.
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The early cameras were manufactured by [[Miranda|Orion Seiki]], and are engraved ''Orion Camera Co.'' above the lens mount. These are among collectors simply refferd to as Miranda Orion, although the correct name would be "Orion Miranda". In 1957, after just two years of production, the company name was changed to [[Miranda|Miranda Camera Company]], and the cameras were accordingly marked ''Miranda Camera Co.''  
  
The Miranda T was an advanced camera at the time of introduction. It was the first camera made by this manufacturer, which previously made the [[Mirax]] reflex housing for rangefinder cameras. It was the first Japanese SLR equipped with a pentaprism, a few years after the [[Contax S]], [[Rectaflex]] and [[Exakta Varex]].  
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The Miranda T was an advanced camera at the time of introduction. It was the first camera made by this manufacturer, but they were already widely known for their engineering ingenuity. Reputedly able to solve almost any problem, like special lens adapters for most cameras, even those otherwise considered impossible to match. A particular speciality leeding up to the intoduction of camera, was the [[Mirax]] reflex housing for rangefinder cameras. Miranda T was the first Japanese SLR equipped with pentaprism finder, only about five years after the pioneers [[Contax S]], [[Rectaflex]] and [[Pignons|Alpa Prisma Reflex]].  
  
The Miranda T is equipped with an interchangeable finder and a dual lens mount, with a large 44mm screw mount, inherited from the [[Mirax]] reflex housing and mainly used for accessories, and a sturdy external bayonet mount introduced specially for the camera. The original standard lens was the rare [[Zunow]] 5cm f/1.9. The [[Supreme lenses|Orion Supreme 10.5cm f/2.8]] lens was among the early interchangeable lenses available for the camera. The [[Focabell]] bellows, which actually preceded the Miranda camera, was also available from the start.
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The Miranda T is equipped with an interchangeable finder and a dual lens mount, including a large 44mm screw mount, inherited from the [[Mirax]] reflex housing, and a sturdy external bayonet mount introduced specially for the camera. The original standard lens was the rare [[Zunow]] 5cm f/1.9. Among the early interchangeable lenses available for the camera was the [[Supreme lenses|Orion Supreme 10.5cm f/2.8]]. The [[Focabell]] bellows, which actually preceded the Miranda camera, was also available from the start.
  
The Miranda T with ''Orion'' markings is among the most sought after 35mm SLRs by camera collectors today. The serial numbers have six digits, of which the first two certainly indicate the year of manufacture.
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A small number of Miranda T was made available with a faster shutter with 1/1000 sec., known as Miranda TII. It has slightly different styling, including a black shutter-speed dial and usually sold with the Arco 5cm f/2.4. The Miranda camera with ''Orion Camera Co.'' markings is among the most sought after 35mm SLRs by camera collectors today. The serial numbers have six digits, of which the first two certainly indicate the year of manufacture.
  
 
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Revision as of 02:42, 2 March 2009

The Miranda T was the first Miranda 35mm SLR camera, released in 1955. The prototype was introduced in 1954 as the Phoenix, but the name was changed due to a trademark conflict before production commenced.

The early cameras were manufactured by Orion Seiki, and are engraved Orion Camera Co. above the lens mount. These are among collectors simply refferd to as Miranda Orion, although the correct name would be "Orion Miranda". In 1957, after just two years of production, the company name was changed to Miranda Camera Company, and the cameras were accordingly marked Miranda Camera Co.

The Miranda T was an advanced camera at the time of introduction. It was the first camera made by this manufacturer, but they were already widely known for their engineering ingenuity. Reputedly able to solve almost any problem, like special lens adapters for most cameras, even those otherwise considered impossible to match. A particular speciality leeding up to the intoduction of camera, was the Mirax reflex housing for rangefinder cameras. Miranda T was the first Japanese SLR equipped with pentaprism finder, only about five years after the pioneers Contax S, Rectaflex and Alpa Prisma Reflex.

The Miranda T is equipped with an interchangeable finder and a dual lens mount, including a large 44mm screw mount, inherited from the Mirax reflex housing, and a sturdy external bayonet mount introduced specially for the camera. The original standard lens was the rare Zunow 5cm f/1.9. Among the early interchangeable lenses available for the camera was the Orion Supreme 10.5cm f/2.8. The Focabell bellows, which actually preceded the Miranda camera, was also available from the start.

A small number of Miranda T was made available with a faster shutter with 1/1000 sec., known as Miranda TII. It has slightly different styling, including a black shutter-speed dial and usually sold with the Arco 5cm f/2.4. The Miranda camera with Orion Camera Co. markings is among the most sought after 35mm SLRs by camera collectors today. The serial numbers have six digits, of which the first two certainly indicate the year of manufacture.

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