Srt 101 manual jpeg scans srt101, srt101 noir, srt101b on. If you remove the focusing screen from the bottom of the viewfinder, you can see how well the cell is mated with the viewfinder. The new focusing screen from the 201 with a splitimage spot surrounded by a. Vintage minolta srt 101 35mm slr film camera black. The srt 202 sr505 srt 303b remains an excellent choice for a serious photographer looking for a mechanical camera to use with minolta manual focus lenses. Checking over a minolta srt 201 camera with 50mm 1. Posted on september 10, 2015 july 26, 2016 by dehk. Jan 10, 2014 dust in the viewfinder of minolta srt camera. Our thanks and respects go to dick sullivan for his committment to other minolta manual focus users. The descriptions and procedures in that manual should be followed, and i only will attempt to amplify or clarify some not so obvious points on this web site. Ltd, japan, premiering in the march 1966 japan camera show. The srt201 model b was available in black or chrome.
The ability to compose, focus, set exposure and shutter speed without looking away from the finder makes the minolta srt 101 particularly suitable for professional photography, when operating speed is often. Also, the srt201 model b only had x synchronization for flash use the fp option of the srt201 model a was dropped. Minolta srt 101b the minolta srt 101b, a later variant of the srt101, was first released in 1976 and stayed in production till the end. If you dont feel comfortable goofing around with this stuff or the possibility that you could damage something on your camera, just dont do it. Digital cameras are great and they have truly created some amazing opportunities for todays photographers, but its nice every once in a while to experience what it feels like to be the one responsible for how your pictures turn out. Find great deals on ebay for minolta srt200 and minolta srt 201. Feb 02, 2018 checking over a minolta srt 201 camera with 50mm 1. I also really like my srt202 b model, it is in excellent cosmetic condition, but it needs to go to my srt specialist for a shutter repaircalibration. Jul 20, 2018 shooting minoltas autofocus line of lenses can do double duty for some shooters, as theyre compatible with all sony amount dslrs.
Minolta bokeh outoffocus rendering is generally neutral, with certain lenses like the legendary and expensive 581. Srt stood for srcameras sr for singlelens reflex like its predecessors sr2, sr1, sr3 and sr7, but with ttl metering system t for ttlthru the lens. The only thing i can find that is comparable is a 1. This video shows how to remove the top cover and the prism to access the viewfinder and remove the dust specs. The minolta srmount was the bayonet mounting system used in all 35 mm slr cameras made by minolta with interchangeable manual focusing lenses. A secondhand pro model like the srt 101 or 202 is unlikely to cost you much more these days srts dont have anything like the recognition of nikon fs, olympuss om cameras or even the pentax spotmatic. Minolta srt series of cameras launched in 1966 with ttl. The minolta srt series of cameras launched in 1966 was a huge step forward. Minolta srt 201 slr 35mm camera w minolta md rokkorx 45mm 1. Minolta manual focus slrs this page deals with the various manual focus slrs that were built by minolta from the midsixties to the early eighties. The srt 202 is the premium model of the srt line from minolta, probably made between 1975 and 1979. It introduced the popular mc interchangeable bayonet mount for minolta lenses.
Vintage minolta srt 201 manual focus 35mm slr film camera. Become part of our fun community, share your fantastic photos with friends and read the latest photography tips, news and features. Excellent is just one word to describe the 100mm f2. The ability to compose, focus, set exposure and shutter speed without looking away from the finder makes the minolta srt 101. See the section on the tools you might need before attempting the repairs. Putting the shutter speed indicitor wasnt that fun once again with the cable system. Minolta srt101b the minolta srt 101b, a later variant of the srt101, was first released in 1976 and stayed in production till the end.
The essentials a guide to the best of minoltas camera. Filing down the x700 focus screen, mock fitting the screen into the assembly. They are easy to get serviced and very pleasant to use. The srt 100x, like the earlier srt 100, tends to get overlooked these days. I just want to know if this is normal or if there is something i can do to fix this. Of course the k has a hot shoe, which wasnt added on the srt line till the 101b, or till it became the 201. While the srt series cameras stayed in production for 15 years till 1981, the general model srt101 was replaced by the srt201101bsr101 in 1976 and again by another variant of srt210101bsr101s in 1978. Custom focusing screen minolta srt 101 straight, no. Mikes minolta srt repairs page i will not be held responsible for any damage that results from you looking at or following these ideas and designs. Demontage covermattscheibe minolta xd7xd11 disassembly focusing screen duration.
It was aimed at demandig amateur and semiprofessional photographers and therefor packed with many outstanding features as the new topoftheline minoltaslr. I like that these have mirrorlockup, splitimage focus screen, and the latest lightmeter sensors for the srt lineup. It also is easy to focus, as the focusing screen has both splitimage and a microprism circle. In this faq only the manual bodies will be included for maxxum bodies consult the. Sr mount lenses are generally usable in unmeteredmanual mode on mc mount. Minolta srt201 manual focus slr film camera and a 50mm lens by minolta. Minoltas innovation on the srt series was to add throughthelens ttl metering. As described in the page about the mercury battery, many early cameras including the srt were designed to operate on the now banned 1.
You can change your language preferences any time you like just select your language from the dropdown list. This one the classic minolta srt 101, the k of the minolta cameras. Shooting minoltas autofocus line of lenses can do double duty for some shooters, as theyre compatible with all sony amount dslrs. The usa model remained designated the srt200, while the europeanasia. Manual program modes 3 builtin light meter 1 not specified 86. May 27, 2016 the srt 100x, like the earlier srt 100, tends to get overlooked these days. Looking to buy a digital camera, love manual focus, whick models is. Sales began in april 1966 and it stayed in production with only minor changes for ten years, the result of the thorough development effort that was put into the camera. The only problem with it is that the focusing screen has a good bit of haze taking up most of the screen on the prism side. Kodak pixpro friendly zoom fz53 16 mp digital camera with 5x optical zoom and 2. The srt 201 is one of those models still favored by shooters and a welcome island of simplicity in a sea of complex electronics. In order to have the camera meter correctly with modern 1.
I have the x570 which is a great camera that i would match up against anything being built today. The minolta sr series began with their first one, the sr1 in 1959. The srt101 has a fullaperture throughthelens coupled light meter. When you take your camera apart, make sure you create a guide.
While the srt series cameras stayed in production for 15 years till 1981, the general model srt 101 was replaced by the srt 201 101bsr101 in 1976 and again by another variant of srt 210101bsr101s in 1978. Jun 07, 2006 i like that these have mirrorlockup, splitimage focus screen, and the latest lightmeter sensors for the srt lineup. The minolta srt 101 is a 35mm manual focus slr camera with throughthelens exposure metering ttl for short, that was launched in 1966 by minolta camera co. Minolta srt 201 camera body only 35mm slr parts or repair, nonworking meter. I am a 25yearold, oceanobsessed traveler, writer, and. The coupled matchneedle meter visible thru a bright pentaprism viewfinder, paired with sturdy construction and reliable mechanics, were its characteristics. It hasnt arrived yet, and i was thrilled when the seller told me he shipped it last week. In a partial move from digital back to film, i pulled out my 35 year old or so minolta srt201. Any of minolta s manual focus bodies will accept your fathers lenses so you would not be restricted to the srt 201.
During the time that the srt 201 sr 101 was made, many electronic cameras were introduced and interest in the older mechanical ones faded. The manual focus minolta lens lineup is fantastic and the used prices are nice and low. I just noticed this one and one of those cameras is a minolta srt201. My father gave me his old minolta srt 201 and id like to find a replacement battery for the internal light meter. May 15, 2009 my father gave me his old minolta srt 201 and id like to find a replacement battery for the internal light meter. I recently bought a minolta srt 201 and i noticed that the follower in the veiwfinder doesnt go all the way down. Srts use manual focus lenses only, and these cameras are built for the illustrious minolta sr mount lenses. Minolta s and the other companies multi coating improved over time, with the final md generation boasting the best that minolta had in the manual focus line. View online or download minolta srt 201 owners manual, manual. The viewfinder and focusing screen remained the same. Some of these repairs can be attempted without a minolta srt service manual, but i recommend spending the 12 dollars or so to get one. Thats not big problem since i have an unrepairable one here with a perfectly fine screen i can use.
The minolta srt 101 is a 35mm slr camera made by minolta camera co. Minoltas and the other companies multi coating improved over time, with the final md generation boasting the best that minolta had in the manual focus line. Its also known as the srt super in asia and the pacific, or the srt 303 in europe. A matfresnelfield focusing screen is incorporated into the camera, which has a. Replacing a minolta srt mcii focusing screen photrio. If you like using film and also like using manual focus film slrs then the minolta srt cameras are great bargains. I do agree minolta hadhas some good equipment and i think they should have gone into the pro market. Its also called the srt101, since sr is minoltas original series of slr cameras, and minolta added the t for the new ttl meter of the srt cameras. I also still use a minolta 600si have 2 bodies and have 7 lenses for that. Minolta first introduced the srt series in 1966 with the 101 and various models were in production until 1981. Sep 10, 2015 custom focusing screen minolta srt 101. The srt 202 stands out with the features that made it minoltas topoftheline camera. I have always been interested in photography, but i grew bored and unsatis.
Thats until i found out that srt 101 does not have a split prism. Discover a huge range of cameras, lenses, accessories and films to experiment with. Ive used a x300, nikon fm2 before and split prism is about the only way i know how to focus on a manual slr. Special model with the leatherette made out of the rubber focusing grip of the rokkorx lenses, sold through ritz camera stores exclusively. The microprismonly focusing screen was updated with a slightly brighter screen having a splitrangefinder in the middle of the microprism circle like that of the srt202. Oct 23, 2016 minolta bokeh outof focus rendering is generally neutral, with certain lenses like the legendary and expensive 581. Custom focusing screen minolta srt 101 straight, no chaser. Information and opinions on minolta manual focus slr cameras, from the 1966 srt101 to the current x700.
Discussion in sony minolta started by jkmackenzie, dec 8, 2004. Minolta srt 201 is a mechanical camera with shutter speeds up to 1th of a second plus bulb with an asa range from 66400. The body is a direct continuation of the minolta sr7 model v of 1962, itself an innovative camera. Even without a battery, everything except the meter works perfectly. Minolta manual focus slr film cameras for sale ebay. Pentax k manual focus slr film camera with pentax 50mm lens. Sales began in april 1966 and it stayed in production with only minor changes for ten years, the result of the thorough development effort that. Oct 11, 2014 even though minolta would eventually develop the first successful autofocus system in the maxxum 7000, this was still decades away. Matchneedle, ttl metering shutter speeds and aperture settings visible in viewfinder shutter speeds 1 1 second plus b isoasa range 6. In the event that the photographer feels that heshe is unlikely to use the mirror lockup feature, it is actually probably a better choice, as the film safeload indicator is a great. Minolta srt 201 3 fxd 1 features see all features manufacturer warranty.
While they get less street cred than their manual focus rokkor siblings, these are excellent lenses in their own right. The minolta srt102 camera is a single lens reflex film camera with a throughthelens clc meter coupled to shutter and film speed. Find great deals on ebay for minolta srt 200 and minolta srt 201. In a partial move from digital back to film, i pulled out my 35 year old or so minolta srt 201. Used minolta srt201 35mm film slr good film cameras. Minolta srt 201 chrome 35mm camera body at keh camera. Srt 202 sr505s srt 303b 19771980 srt 201 sr101s srt 101b 19771981 srt 200 srt 100x 19771981 srt scii srt mcii 19771980 minolta srt 202 top of the line. Get the best deals on minolta manual focus film cameras when you shop the largest online selection at.
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