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.
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: March 2018
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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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| 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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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.