Miranda T (Miranda)
The Miranda T is a 35mm SLR from the Japanese maker Miranda Camera Company, introduced in the 1950s as one of the brand's early interchangeable-lens models. It was aimed at enthusiasts seeking a system camera with waist- or eye-level viewing, and today it is primarily of interest to collectors of post-war Japanese SLRs.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Miranda T have ranged from around £110 to £1,600, with results clustering around a median near £700 — wholesale saleroom levels that exclude buyer's and seller's commission. Values are highly condition-sensitive, and as of 2026 the strongest prices are reserved for complete, cosmetically clean examples with original finders and working shutters, while rougher bodies sell for a fraction of that. Because so few change hands, any single sale can shift what the camera is currently worth.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| black | — | — | 3 | £2,640 – £8,000 |
| Sample | — | — | 2 | £1,000 – £1,250 |
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: November 2022
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| Nov 2022 | EUR 5,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | black | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 41 (Lot AI_41_40984) Title: Miranda Camera Co. Miranda T black paint
Description:
extremely rare and early black paint Miranda, one of only a few black paint cameras known to exist, in very fine unrestored, original condition (slight brassing on the edges, good working order), with matching chrome Zunow 1.9/5cm no.11120, original leather case Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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| Nov 2018 | £2,640 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | black | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1123) Title: A Miranda T SLR Camera
Description:
1954-56, black, serial no. 555986, with Zunow f/1.9 50mm lens, chrome, serial no. 11381, body, VG, shutter sticking, lens, G-VG, some light cleaning |
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 800 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_36365) Title: Orion Camera Co. Miranda T
Description:
early Japanese 35 mm SLR camera in very good condition with waist level finder, Miranda 2.8/5cm no.T147342 Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 8,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | black | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35074) Title: Miranda Camera Co. Miranda T black paint
Description:
extremely rare and 100% original black paint early Miranda, one of 3 black paint cameras known to exist, in very fine condition (minimal brassing on the edges, good working order), with matching chrome Zunow 1.9/5cm no.10223, original leather case Estimate: EUR 7,000 - EUR 9,000 |
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| Jun 2015 | EUR 1,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Sample | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 27 (Lot AI_27_31970) Title: Miranda Co. Miranda T 'Sample'
Description:
second type Miranda T, very rare model engraved 'Sample', in good working order with Zunow 1.9/5cm no.11352 Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 600 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_30622) Title: Miranda T
Description:
rare and early Miranda with matching Zunow 1.9/5cm no.10642 Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,500 |
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| Nov 2012 | EUR 1,600 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 22 (Lot AI_22_14317) Title: Miranda T
Description:
rare and early Miranda engraved 'Sample', with matching Zunow 1.9/5cm no.11352 in good condition Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,500 |
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| Nov 2006 | £108 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 405) Title: Miranda T no. 557800
Description:
Miranda T no. 557800 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Nov 2006 | £132 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: Cameras, Photographs and Optical Toys (Lot 406) Title: Miranda T no. 558070
Description:
Miranda T no. 558070 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| Jun 2005 | £600 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 30) Title: Miranda T no. 558026
Description:
Miranda T no. 558026 Estimate: £500 - £800 |
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| Jun 2005 | £900 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: LEICA, NIKON AND 35MM CAMERAS (Lot 28) Title: Miranda T no. 557425
Description:
Miranda T no. 557425 Estimate: £700 - £1,000 |
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| Nov 2003 | EUR 1,250 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Sample | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 4 (Lot AI_4_22410) Title: Miranda Miranda T + 1,9/5cm
Description:
Hochinteressante und seltene frühe Miranda mit original Gravur: Sample (Muster), 1,9/5cm Zunow Nr.10957, sehr guter Zustand Estimate: EUR 19,560 - EUR 5,560,280 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Miranda T worth today?
At UK auction the Miranda T has sold for between roughly £110 and £1,600 at the hammer, so a clean, working example is typically worth several hundred pounds depending on cosmetics and completeness.
How much does a Miranda T sell for at auction?
Recent UK hammer prices span about £110 to £1,600, with the median sale price sitting around £700 before commission.
Why do Miranda T prices vary so much?
The model appears infrequently at auction, and condition, shutter function and the presence of an original finder have a large effect on value, so individual results can sit well above or below the typical price.