Miranda MS-1 Super

The Miranda MS-1 Super is a 35mm camera. It belongs to the group of SLR cameras and was built by Cosina. It is based on the “Cosina CT-1 Super” and was sold in the 80s. After the bankruptcy of the Miranda Camera Company in 1976, the brand name was taken over by Dixons, a British retailer.

The Miranda MS-1 is very similar to the camera, but lacks the self-timer and the shortest shutter speed is 1/1000 seconds.

The lenses of the Miranda MS-1 Super are interchangeable. Lenses with a Pentax K bayonet can be used with the camera. The focus of the lens must be adjusted manually. There is no autofocus system.

The Miranda MS-1 Super has a built-in exposure meter. It is designed for shooting with film at a speed of ISO 25 to ISO 1600. The exposure is measured by the lens of the 35 mm camera (TTL).

The aperture and exposure time can be freely set by the photographer. The camera comes with a bulb mode. The shutter can remain open for a variable time and expose the film. A flash unit can be used via the hot shoe or the PC flash connection.

Films for the Miranda MS-1 Super

Photographic films are required for the Miranda MS-1 Super. Films for the 35mm format are used. This type of film is still being produced and can be processed by most photo laboratories without any problems. A color film for 35mm camera is the Agfaphoto Vista 400*. A possible film for black-and-white images is the Kodak TRI-X 400*.

The Miranda MS-1 Super has a thread for a tripod. It can be triggered by self-timer or by cable release. The power supply is provided by two LR44 batteries (eBay / Amazon*).

Production of the 35mm camera was discontinued. Today you can find them only used. The prices for a used copy differ depending on the condition and functionality.