Miranda T and TII

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The Miranda T was the first camera from this renowned camera maker, although it was named the Phoenix when the prototype was introduced in 1954, but it was changed before production commenced due to a name conflict. The Orion Camera Co. was established for manufacturing the Miranda, starting in 1955, the cameras being engraved Orion Camera Co. above the lens mount. In 1957, after two years of pruduction, the name was changed to Miranda Camera Co.

The Miranda T is a 35mm SLR camera. It was an extremely advanced camera at the time of introduction, and especially so considdering it being the first from this manufacturer, and by that time there was really no strong competition to inspire its design, appart from perhaps Contax S and Exakta. It was equipped with an interchangeble pentaprism finder from the start, and a sturdy bayonet lens mount, supplemented by a huge 44mm screwmount for accessories.

Links

The Miranda Orion at Cameraquest