dinosaur39 Loc: Harpers Ferry, WV

I had a Miranda film camera that was stolen. I was quite happy with the Miranda. What happened to the Miranda brand? Did anyone have experience with Miranda cameras? Did they derail after digital came in?

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Miranda closed their doors in about 1977 or 1978. Technology just pretty much overwhelmed them. they couldn't keep up with the electronic age.

GrayPlayer Loc: Granby, Ct.

Everybody had a "Miranda" warning!

radiomantom Loc: Plymouth Indiana

I still own a Miranda Sensorex along with a number of lenses for it. They built great cameras and their lenses were super sharp. They were the only Japanese camera manufacturer that was 100% USA owned.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

I had a Miranda G, I believe it was called the poor man's Nikon F.
Not the same build quality, but a capable camera.
I felt the ergonomics were better than the Nikon F.
One of the photos I took with it when I was 17 is still in my portfolio.
(That's been more than a couple of years.

DoubleEagle Loc: Carterville, IL

My first 35 was a Miranda Sensorex, around 1967 or 68. I later acquired a Miranda G and I still have both cameras...though I haven't used either in 25 years. I started using a Nikon FE2 and just recently purchased a nikon 7100. I use my older nikon lenses on the 7100 and could not be happier.

I keep thinking I will display my older cameras since I can't make myself get rid of them.

Scoutman Loc: Orlando, FL

Miranda was my first single lens reflex camera. I liked their ads, while they offered a robust system.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miranda_Camera_Company

http://www.mirandacamera.com

mainshipper Loc: Hernando, Florida

My first DSLR was a Miranda Sensorex that I bought in 1970. I eventually moved up to a Nikon FTN.

ExTech2

My first SLR was a Pentax POS. It was so bad that I left it in the back seat of an open convertible in the middle of Washington DC in 1967. It sat for 11 hours and never touched. It seems that no one wanted it and I surely could have used the insurance money.

My next SLR was a Miranda G. It was a great little camera, very serviceable, BUT, I was spoiled from using Yashicas, Bronicas and Hassleblads in /Germany. I used the "G" until the Canon AE-1s came out and have stayed with Canons since.

Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

I thought I knew a lot about Japanese cameras--I've owned most of the major brands at one time or another: Asahi to Yashica. Didn't know Miranda was US owned. Sometimes I miss my old Mamiyaflex. LOL

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Allied_Impex

"Allied Impex Corporation[1] was an American distributor. From 1956, it used the brand name Soligor for cameras and lenses imported from Japan.[2] It imported the Miranda cameras and took control of the Miranda company at some time in the 1960s.[3] "

I loved my Mamiya cameras too!

smith934 Loc: Huntsville, Alabama

If you want to replace it there are several on e-bay

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

I still have two Sensorex bodies stored away in back room, one with broken shutter dial also some lenses. Last time I checked the other one still worked fine. (I used them until 2002 when I got my first digital.) Got first one at PX outside Tokyo in 67 when on R&R from Nam. Second in LA in 70's because I wanted to carry one with color and one with B&W. Shop told me that I was getting the last Miranda they were ever going to have because the owners (in US?) and workers in Japan were all reaching retirement at about the same time. No one wanted to take over and run the company so they had sold all assets, patents etc. to someone else (who?) Don't know if it is true, but sounded good.

cneajna Loc: Port Angeles, WA

I still have my Miranda Auto-Sensorex EE with its original lens, case, manual. Later I got a telephoto for it. Last time I used it (a number of years ago) it still worked and I just recently got a new battery for it and the meter popped right on so I'm guessing it still works just fine. I posted a question asking about Mirandas wondering the same thing - if anyone owned one now or in the past. When I got mine (1972) everyone was touting Pentax and Nikon (way out of my price zone). I've been happy with it and taken a lot of pictures over those 40 some odd years.

Apiture

I had a Miranda in my youth. Now I have two. It seems that those that were good still are, but some were prone to malfunctioning not long after purchase. Still a good system camera for the time and excellent glass, even though Miranda did not do their own objectives. Those that survived are some of the best deals found on Ebay. Though I would be careful. I have seen really clean bodies for around $20; but, I actually saw a camera and lenses for $2800. (Bet it didn't sell.)

As far as the battery, I know some are using standard PX645s to accommodate the ban on mercury cells. DON’T DO THAT. These are 1.5 volts, and will not only goof up the accuracy of the meter, but may damage the meter. I use WeinCell MRB625, available on Amazon. these are 1.35 volts and won't damage your vintage equipment.

I have two Miranda Sensorex bodies. One is a spot meter, one is an averaging meter. I also have:
Miranda 28mm 2.8 lens
Miranda 50mm 1.9 lens (x2)
Miranda 135mm 2.8 lens
Miranda 200mm 3.5 lens
Miranda 70-200mm 4.5 zoom
Miranda waist level finder FT-1
Miranda Focalbell bellows.

I also pack in/under the large Tamrac bag, a Grossen Luna Pro meter. Caps and tripod, Fugi Velvia 50 slide film and various whatnots. I do not do flash with this outfit.

Though I do shoot digital and other film formats, I still like to take this stuff for a walk. The color saturation of this slide film is greater than anything you will ever taste in digital. The outfit is nothing like lugging a 4x5 or Mamiya RB67 around.

It has it's place and I love it.