MINOLTA SR T 101
1966

Serial Nr.1475863
Minolta Code 0031

Characteristics and functions
Device type: 35mm reflex. manual with built-in light meter
Objective Attack: All objectives of the MC and MD series are allowed. Optics releasebutton on the left next to the coupling.
Sensitivity range allowed from 6 to 6400 Iso.
Mechanical type focal plane shutter with horizontal sliding rubber cloth curtains withshutter speeds from 1” to 1/1000”. Times that can be set by means of the black
selector placed to the right of the pentaprism from 1" to 1/1000" in full increments andexposure "B". Syncroflash at 1/60”or longer.
Measurement: average with prevalence in the center by means of two al cells (CdS)
placed above the pentaprism - MINOLTA patented system (CLC).
Viewfinder: fixed at eye level pentaprism. The vision system is provided by a frosted
glass, Fresnel lens, with a microprismatic central area that provides the vision of 94%
of the area actually framed. In the viewfinder you can see the shutter speeds set bymeans of the external selector, in the lower part; while on the right you can see thegalvanometer needle, the tracking hand and the reference of the battery tester and theexposure limitation areas.
Advancement of the film by means of the loading lever located on the upper casing to
the right of the pentaprism, coaxial to the shutter release button.
The advancement of the film takes place with the 150° rotation of the lever (20° of deadstroke) in a single stroke or with small additive strokes.
With the complete advancement of the film, the shutter is cocked at the same time.
Synchronization with the flash: 1) by means of the socket (FP) located to the left of theoptics union that allows synchronization on all times, usable with bulb flashes (singleuse bulbs). 2) by means of the socket (X) located to the left of the lens union, below theFP socket, which allows synchronization at 1/60”or slower times, which can be usedwith the electronic flash.
Mechanical self-timer that can be set by means of the lever on the front to the right of
the lens filler with 10”delay.
Accessories: accessory holder rail on the upper casing, above the pentaprism; crank on the left - for rewinding the film with the release and opening function of the back,pulling it up to the end of its travel; automatic exposure counter, additive with automatic
reset when the back is opened, located at the far right on the upper casing; command
to manually raise the mirror to the high position, located to the right of the optics filler,
button for depth of field control located on the right under the optics filler; selector forcoupling "MC" with the exposure meter is placed around the optics nozzle and moves
above it; shoulder strap attachment system consisting of two triangular rings placed in
the chromed supports located at the ends of the front; Asa / Din conversion table
placed on the back; [“On / Off - B.C.”] selector located on the back on the left side;
tripod mount; screw cap for battery compartment (Px 625 or similar from 1.35v.) in
knurled metal placed on the bottom on the right side; release button for rewinding thefilm located on the back in the immediate vicinity of the battery compartment cap;
flexible release attachment by means of the thread in the center of the release button;
eyepiece frame, in plastic that allows the adaptation of a rubber lens hood shell to beinserted into the special lateral grooves; attachment for corrective lenses, insertingthem under pressure inside the eyepiece frame.
Dimensions and weight: length 145mm .; height 95mm .; width 47.5mm. Body weight
only, without battery: 720g.