Minolta SR-T Super (1973-1975)

Minolta SR-T Super (1973-1975)

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Características

The Minolta SR-T Series of cameras launched in 1966 was a huge step forward from the SR Series that had preceeded it. For the first time Minolta had released a camera with through the lens metering, but unlike its competitors it did this at full aperture. Where other manufacturers were struggling with systems where the photographer would have to stop the lens down to check the metering, the Minolta SR-T101 enabled metering to be conducted with the lens wide open. This meant that the meter reading in the viewfinder was always clear and bright, and that the photographic process could be more about inspiration, not perspiration.

To support this system an entire new range of lenses were introduced, the "MC" line (for "meter coupled"). These lenses incorporated a lever that communicated the aperture of the lens to the camera body, enabling the system to work. Naturally, the older Auto lenses still worked on the SR-T101, but required to be stopped down for metering.

The SR-T series was manufactured for 15 years, and the cameras had many variations over that period.

In March 1973 Minolta released a new flagship model camera, replacing the SR-T101, which while still in production, was relegated to a secondary position. The new camera was the SR-T 102. At this stage Minolta also commenced its practice of naming cameras differently in different markets, which it carries on to this day. In this respect, the SR-T102 was named the SR-T 303 in Europe, and the SR-T Super in Asia-Pacific.

Changes to the SRT101 are small, but significant to the advanced amateur photographer. Firstly, the camera included a full information viewfinder, whereby the lens aperture and selected shutter speed are shown in the viewfinder display. A photographer need never take his eye away from the finder now to check any details. Secondly, a split image rangefinder was added to the focusing screen as a new focusing aid. A multiple-exposure capability was also added through the use of the film release button. While this could be done on the other models, it was unpredictable and the photographer needed to hold the film rewind knob to ensure that the film was not advanced partially during the process. This was no longer a problem with the new model. Finally, the cold flash shoe was replaced by a hotshoe, eliminating the need for use of a sync cord when using electronic flash.

These changes, although relatively minor, make the SR-T 102 probably the most attractive of all of the SR-T models to photographers today. It is noted however, that Minolta did cease production of SR-T 102 models with mirror lock-up partway through the model run. Accordingly, if looking for a SR-T 102, 303 or Super, be sure to check that the particular example you are interested in has mirror lock-up.

Fonte: The Rokkor Files

The Minolta SR-T Super (SR-T 102 in USA and Canada, SR-T 303 elsewhere) is basically a Minolta SR-T 101, but with a flash hot shoe, a focusing screen with split-image-rangefinder, multi-exposure-capability, and the selected aperture value visible in the viewfinder.

Fonte: Camerapedia


Especificações

Single lens reflex camera with through-the-lens CLC (Contrast Light Compensator) meter coupled to shutter and film speed.
Meter sensitivity EV 3 to EV 17 at ASA 100.
Film speeds supported ASA 6-6400
Fully mechanical cloth focal plane shutter with speeds from 1-1/1000 sec plus B
Shutter speeds 1-1/60 sec with electronic flash
Oversized quick return mirror for no image cut-off even with supertelephoto lenses
Mirror lock-up (on most examples)
Exposure control needle, selected shutter speed and aperture visible in viewfinder
Flash synchronisation (X and FP)
Mat-Fresnel-field focusing screen with split-image spot surrounded by microprism band
Automatic reset film counter
Accessory hotshoe
Self timer
Depth of field preview button

Fonte: The Rokkor Files


Modelo

A minha tem o n.º de série 1239076 e vem com duas lentes: uma MC Rokkor-PG 1:1.4 50mm com o n.º de série 3313765 e uma Zoom Makinon 1:3.5 80-200mm com o n.º de série 826136.


Bateria

Funciona com uma bateria PX625

Sítios de referência

Camerapedia

The Rokkor Files


Manual

Manual em inglês


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