The Minolta SR-T 101 is a 35mm camera. It belongs to the group of SLR cameras and was introduced in the mid-1960s. It is the successor of the Minolta SR-7 (Model V). The model was produced by Minolta Camera Co. Ltd. in Japan.
The camera comes with interchangeable lenses. Lenses with a Minolta SR bayonet can be used. In many cases, the camera comes with the Minolta MC Rokkor-PF 58mm f/1.4, but also MC Rokkor-PF 55mm f/1.7 or MC Rokkor-PG 58mm f/1.2. There is no autofocus function on the Minolta SR-T 101. The focus is set manually.
It is the first Minolta SLR with TTL exposure metering at full aperture. For this purpose, the SR mount was modified to allow communication between the lens and the aperture. The lenses with MC (meter coupling) connection can signal the aperture set on the lens to the camera via a tab.
The 35mm photo camera has a built-in CdS exposure meter. It is designed for an ISO range of 6 to 6400. The metering of the correct exposure is done through the lens of the SLR camera. The shutter speed and aperture can be selected by the photographer. The viewfinder shows the metering results of the camera technology.
The shutter allows shutter speeds from 1/1000 second to 1 second. A bulb mode is available for long exposures. An external flash can be used via the PC flash socket. The sync speed is 1/60 second. The 35mm camera comes with a self-timer with ten seconds advance. There is also a port for a cable release and threads for a tripod.
With a size of 14.5 x 8.9 x 9.45 cm, the Minolta SR-T 101 weighs 990 grams. A PX625 battery (eBay / Amazon*) is responsible for the power supply. The batteries are difficult to get nowadays. If you don't use the light meter, you can use the camera without batteries, because the other functions work mechanically without power.
Films for the Minolta SR-T 101
According to the manual, the Minolta SR-T 101 is designed for 35mm format. The film transport is manual and therefore there is no motor for the transport. 35mm film is still produced today and can be developed in most labs. Available photographic films for the SLR that can be easily obtained are the Ilford Delta 400* for B&W shots and the Kodak Portra 400* for color photos. The color film is a color negative film and is developed using the C-41 process. The C-41 process is standardized and offered by most developing labs.
