The Minolta SR-T 100X is an SLR camera for the 35mm format. It was manufactured in a factory in Japan from 1977 to 1981. The model was positioned as an entry-level camera by Minolta. In the USA, the model was also offered as the SR-T 200.
The lenses of the photo camera are interchangeable. For this, a Minolta SR bayonet was installed. The camera is often used with the Minolta MC Rokkor 50mm f/2. An autofocus system is not found on this analog camera.
The 35mm camera is equipped with a built-in light meter. It is designed for films with a sensitivity of ISO 6 to ISO 6400. The exposure is measured through the lens. The exposure time and aperture can be freely selected. There is no automatic exposure control that automatically selects the two settings
The 35mm photo camera has a shutter with Bulb mode. In Bulb setting, the remains open as long as the photographer keeps the shutter button pressed. Normal shutter speeds range from 1/1000 second to 1 second. Per Hot Shoe, an external flash can be used with the 35mm camera.
There is a thread for a tripod on the bottom of the camera. For long exposures, a cable release can then also be connected. The dimensions of the Minolta SR-T 100X are 14.5 x 9.5 x 4.75 cm according to the instruction manual. It weighs 675 grams. A 1.35 V mercury battery is responsible for the power supply. The batteries are only needed for the light meter. Otherwise, the camera works completely mechanically.
Films for the Minolta SR-T 100X
Also mechanical is the film transport of the camera. The Minolta SR-T 100X uses 35mm film. Around 36 frames fit on a roll of film. The number of frames is displayed on the top. The negatives have a size of 24 mm by 36 mm.
Possible films for the Minolta SR-T 100X are the Kodak Ultramax 400* for beautiful color photos and the Kodak T-Max 100* for monochrome B&W images. A good number of other manufacturers also produce new film for this format. Other manufacturers include Ilford, Rollei, Adox and also Fujifilm. The color film is developed using the C-41 process. This development process is offered by most laboratories.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Single lens reflex camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Manual |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Lens mount | Minolta SR mount |
| Focus | Manual |
| Exposure times | 1/1000 second to 1 second, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 6 to 6400 |
| Exposure modes | Manual mode |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Flash sync speed | 1/60 s |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | Yes |
| Self-timer | No |
| Power supply | 1x 1.35 V mercury battery |
| Size | 14,5 x 9,5 x 4,75 cm |
| Dimensions in inches | 5.71 x 3.74 x 1.87 inches |
| Weight | 675 Grams |
| Names in other markets | USA: Minolta SR-T 200 II |
| Country of production | Japan |
| End of production | 1981 |
| Production duration | 4 years |
| Estimated value / Used price | 53,40 Euro 87,0378,7952,18414,9545,998951,20624,5057,59 Estimate based on used prices of 5 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of 13.5.2024 |
| Average used price in the year 2023 | 54,42 Euro (58.45 US-Dollar) |