Minolta SRT 101

Object/Artifact

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The TRP Camera Obscura Collection

Name/Title

Minolta SRT 101

Entry/Object ID

549

Tags

Iconic

Description

The Minolta SRT 101 is one of the most rugged and respected manual focus SLRs ever made. It was famous for introducing "CLC" (Contrast Light Compensation) metering, which used two sensors to analyze the scene for better exposure. It is a fully mechanical camera, meaning it can fire at all shutter speeds without a battery; the battery is only needed for the light meter. This specific unit is paired with the legendary MC Rokkor-PG 58mm f1.2, one of the "fastest" and most sought-after vintage lenses for its incredible low-light performance and bokeh.

Category

Camera, 35mm Film, SLR
Media Type

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Minolta

Date made

1966 - 1975

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Serial Number

Other Number

1572078

General Notes

Note Type

Power

Note

625R 1.35V Mercury Battery (modern 1.5V or Wein cells used today)