Minolta SRT 101 35mm SLR film camera with 58mm f1.4 lens
Description:
The SRT 101 is where Minolta's reputation for making serious, dependable SLRs was built. Released in 1966, it introduced two things the camera world had not seen before: full-aperture through-the-lens metering, and the Contrast Light Compensator system, which used two separate metering cells to balance exposure across bright and dark areas of a scene, something that matrix metering systems in modern cameras still do today. The fully mechanical shutter fires at any speed without any battery, and the all-metal build is exceptional. Paired with the 58mm f1.4 MC Rokkor-PF, the original kit lens for this camera, it is a combination with real character. The 58mm focal length sits just beyond a standard lens, giving a slightly flattering perspective for portraits, and wide open at f1.4 it produces images with a warmth and depth that is hard not to love.
Specs:
- Type: Fully mechanical
- Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/1000s
- Lens: Minolta SR/MC mount, 58mm f1.4 MC Rokkor-PF, 6 elements in 5 groups
- Modes: Full manual only
Battery: PX625 equivalent, such as MRB625 zinc-air, for the light meter (included)
Due to the age of this camera and the nature of old light meters we can’t guarantee that the light meter still works. This isn’t an issue as the camera will function perfectly without batteries. To meter a scene before taking a picture we recommend using an external light meter or for you to take our online course that will teach you how to use a film camera without the use of any external tools.
How does a camera end up here?
1. Finding cameras
The journey starts with sourcing the right gear. We get cameras from various place. Most of the time people reach out to us to sell their cameras and if they’re good we’ll bring them back to the store.
2. Thorough testing.
Each item is then tested with professional testing equipment.
Cameras are then sorted internally into 3 categories:
1. Tested and passed.
2. To refurbish.
3. For parts.
3. Refurbished and cleaned
Here comes the most important step. After being tested each camera is cleaned and refurbished by our team of skilled technicians.
This goes from the compulsory light-seal change to the full CLA and electronic repair.
We want to make sure your camera to function as new.
4. Ready for a new home! With a warranty of course.
We then sell these beautifully restored cameras to you, but just to be 100% certain we also give you:
- A 6 months warranty certificate.
- 14 days no questions asked return policy.
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