Minolta Srt

The lens comes from a Minolta SRT 101. I want to place the lens on an even OLDER SLR.
I AM NOT TRYING TO CONVERT TO A MORE MODERN CAMERA. I am not concerned with stopping down or any automatic features.

Yes, Im sure that it fits the Minolta SR-2 and SR-1.

2009-11-23 10:56:40 by Madame W

Here's a video tour of my 1967 Minolta SRT-101. I bought this camera off eBay a few months ago, and after running 4 rolls through it, I've ...

IS there a specific list of lenses that will fit onto a MINOLTA SRT 101? Or maybe lenses that work with specific converters? ITS A MINOLTA SRT 101 35MM FILM CAMERA.

Please Help?
I am dying to get some things for this camera :D.

A word of caution. ACE has given some excellent links to resources for Minolta lenses. However, the name Rokkor has NO SPECIFIC RELATIONSHIP to the SRT line of camera models. Rokkor is the designation Minolta used to identify any lens manufactured by Minolta (They originally built cameras that used lenses manufactured by other German and Japanese companies). This type of designation was, and still is, a common practice in the optical industry, Minolta used Rokkor, Nikon uses Nikor, Pentax uses Takumar, Olympus uses Zuiko, etc. to identify the lenses they manufactured regardless of the camera brand.

In addition, there were many third party lens manufacturers who made lenses to fit the SRT101 and its cousins. Soligor, Tamron and Vivitar were some of the leading brands in the late 60's through the 70's which was the heyday of the SRT line of cameras. What you need to look for are lenses with the SR mount (also often called SRT). Most lenses whether made by Minolta or a third party designed for the SRT models had an MC designation, which meant Meter Coupled, engraved on the lens to identify them as fully compatible with all the SRT models. The MD and X designations were used by Minolta for later models in their line of products that maintained backward compatibility to the SRT cameras.

Also, the Celtic line of lenses were manufactured by or under the control of Minolta as a less expensive group of lenses that met Minolta's quality standards.

Minolta also manufactured Rokkor lenses under license to Leica for the Minolta CLE camera which uses the Leica bayonet mount. These were also made to fit Leica rangefinder cameras. These lenses WILL NOT FIT the SRT models and often command a substantially higher price than comparable lenses from other manufacturers.

MOST lenses prior to those for the SRT, but designed for the SR mount will function with the SRT models but will be more difficult to operate because they will not take advantage of the Meter Coupling function and may have some operational limitations as well.

HTH, Good luck. Email if you have questions about a specific lens or compatibility questions.

2008-05-20 19:10:04 by muler f

Made by Minolta Japan
Great for collectors & hobbyists
Hard to find.

I am a novice photographer (I use the term loosely) and I picked up a Minolta SRT 200 at a garage sale for $10 - the camera works fine, but the flash, a Minolta Electroflash 20, is totally inop. I have been searching the web for a replacement but cannot find one. Does anyone know what is a suitable substitute?

Look for a Vivitar 283. Its an excellent choice for your Minolta. I've used my 283 since Feb. 1976.

2010-02-09 23:43:05 by LOH

WeinCell MRB625. A Zinc/Air 1.35V replacement for the old mercury battery. Its what I use in my Minolta SRT-202.

2010-01-14 16:29:49 by Kale

OK, well this is going to ssound really bad and like im completely ignorant, but i cant figure out how to open the back of my Minolta Srt 102 camera... Someone please help me!

Looking down at your camera with the back towards you, pull up on the rewind knob located on the top left side. AFTER you've rewound the film if there is any in the camera. The rewind button is in a recess on the bottom right of the camera.

The SRT-102 is an excellent student camera. If you don't have the Owner's Manual then you definitely should get one. Check on eBay or at http://www.craigcamera.com

You might find one to download at http://www.butkus.org

If you need a battery, the WEIN MRB625 is the one to get.

An excellent companion to the Owner's Manual is "How To Select & Use Minolta SLR Cameras" by Carl Shipman. Another excellent book is "Object & Image: An Introduction To Photography, Third Edition" by George M. Craven.

If you'd like to see my photography its at http://www.flickr.com/photos/drifter45h< br />
Good luck with your photography.

2008-08-30 16:08:40 by yupthatzme27