Minolta SRT101b 35mm SLR

£250.00

Minolta SRT101b 35mm SLR with 50mm f1.7 Lens

  • Near Mint SRT101b
  • Rokkor MCX 50mm f1.7 Lens
  • Fully working
  • Stunning Classic Camera

1 in stock

Description

Minolta SRT101b 35mm SLR with MCX Rokkor 50mm f1.7 Lens

GeneralAboutRestorationTest PicsAge RelatedAbout Us

Minolta SRT101b 35mm SLR. (Serial 4323942) which was manufactured in May, 1976 based on its date code in the base.

This one is in fully working and near mint condition.

Meter working and accurate and supplied with a beautiful clean 50mm f1.7 MCX Rokkor (serial 2560796) complete with original MCX lens cap.

The lens has a beautiful smooth focus, snappy aperture and near mint glass showing only small dust particles which is normal for a lens of this period and will have no effect whatsoever on photographs.

The camera and lens have been fully tested with film and results are shown in the gallery.

Fully manual SLR manufactured between 1975 and 1977.  This one was manufactured in May 1976. The SRT101b was the last iteration of the classics Minolta SRT101 of the venerable SRT-101.  Principle changes were the removal of the Mirror Lock up feature and the addition of a hot shoe and film memo holder.

The SRT101b features a micro prism focusing screen.

The only electronics are for the light meter. Users should remember to turn the camera off after use as otherwise it will drain the battery. The Minolta SRT series comes from an age when people were expected to use their noodle rather than rely on electronics. For details on an adaptor check out the guide on power for these classics.

Camera and lens cleaned throughout, camera wind mechanism lubricated with appropriate materials. Degraded light seal and mirror buffer removed and replaced with new high-quality professional camera foam.

Lens has been cleaned, but not stripped, as its original lubrication is still perfect, providing a suitably smooth and fluid focus action.

Mirror, viewfinder and focus screen cleaned of debris and dirt and viewfinder now presents a clean and bright image. A few small specks are visible, in keeping with the camera’s age.

Metering system repaired and now fully operational and accurate within the limits of its original design.

Deep cleaning throughout and UV treatment to ensure long term fungal kill in both lens and camera.

Shutter tested with ZTS V Tester.

Test pics are thumbnails please click for high definition version.

Please be aware that the cameras and lenses for sale can be up to 50 years old.  They have been serviced and/or checked and are always as good as they can be made, but please don’t expect them to be flawless as if they were made yesterday.

All lenses of this age exhibit some small particles of dust and coatings are not up to modern standards. Cameras will exhibit some wear signs and likewise may have small dust specks in their viewfinders or focus screens.  These do not affect the picture in any way.

ANY problems or issues will be described in the main text which you are advised to read carefully. If you are unfamiliar with film cameras we suggest you do some online research and read the manuals which are freely available from online resources.

We are enthusiastic film fans and spend our time hunting cameras and lenses that have been or are being unloved. We then spend hours to bring them back to full working and clean condition, ready for a new lease of life with you  We always change the film seals, give the camera a clean/service and make sure it’s fully working before we sell it on to you.

Most lenses are cleaned, re-lubricated and all of their functions checked before sale so you know they will work, full details will always be in the text. All items are packed safely for transit using proper packing material NOT something the cat was sick in.

Having been stung both on eBay and by dealers alike who often know very little about film cameras we decided to offer people a chance to experience film using a camera that will last for many years and which we can say for sure works reliably

Mel & Claire

Additional information

Camera Type

Fully Mechanical

Colour

Silver

Brand

Minolta

Focus Type

Manual Focus

Mount Type

Minolta SR/MC/MD