Minolta SRT-101 35mm SLR Film Camera Kit 50mm Lens
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The Minolta SRT-101 is a classic all-mechanical 35mm SLR introduced in 1966, built around full-aperture through-the-lens metering and Minolta's CLC (Contrast Light Compensator) system. Solid, reliable, and fully manual, it is a favourite for learning film photography and for everyday shooting with Minolta MC lenses.
Why photographers love it
- Fully mechanical body that works without batteries (meter excepted)
- Full-aperture TTL metering with Minolta CLC dual-cell system
- Bright, large viewfinder with match-needle exposure
- Minolta SR (MC) bayonet mount with a huge lens selection
- Mirror lock-up for ultra-wide lenses
- Built like a tank and easy to service
What it is great for
- Learning manual 35mm photography
- Everyday and street shooting
- Portraits and travel with classic Minolta glass
- Collectors of mechanical Minolta SLRs
Who it is for
Ideal for photographers who want a dependable, fully manual 35mm SLR with excellent metering and a vast lens system. As vintage equipment, have the meter and seals checked before critical use.
What's included
Camera only
Specifications
- Film format: 35mm (135)
- Camera type: manual-focus SLR
- Lens mount: Minolta SR bayonet (MC)
- Shutter: cloth focal-plane, 1 sec to 1/1000 plus Bulb
- Metering: full-aperture TTL, dual CdS cells (CLC), match-needle
- Focus: manual
- Features: mirror lock-up, self-timer, depth-of-field preview
- Power: one PX625-type cell (meter only)
- Year introduced: 1966