MINOLTA SR T 101b
1975

Serial Nr.4444589
Minolta Code 2003-300
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 selector
located to the right of the pentaprism from 1" to 1/1000" with 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 bymeans 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. At theend there are the references of the exposure limitation area.
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 dead stroke) in a single
stroke or with small additive strokes. With the complete advancement of the film, theshutter is cocked at the same time.
Synchronization with the flash: 1) by means of the socket (X) located to the left of thelens union, which allows synchronization at 1/60 ”or slower times. 2) by means of thecontact (X) placed in the center of the accessory shoe which also allows
synchronization at 1/60 ”or slower times, which can be used with all types of flashes.
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. The self-timer activation button is placed under the selftimer lever when it is in the rest position.
Accessories: accessory holder rail placed above the upper casing, above thepentaprism; to the left of the pentaprism there is the crank for rewinding the film which
also has the function of unlocking and opening the back, pulling it upwards as far as it
will go; automatic exposure counter, additive with automatic reset when the back isopened, placed in a window located on the right on the upper casing; reference of thefilm plane, red on the carter to the right of the pentaprism; button to control the depth offield, on the right under the lens filler; "MC" coupling selector with the exposure meter,
which is made of black plastic, is placed around the lens port and moves above it;shoulder strap attachment system consisting of two triangular rings placed in thechromed supports located at the ends of the front; memo pocket where you can insert
a film card, complete with 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 metal placed on the bottom on the rightside; release button for rewinding the film located on the back in the immediate vicinityof the battery compartment cap; flexible release attachment by means of the thread in
the center of the release button; eyepiece frame, made of plastic that allows theadaptation of a rubber lens hood shell (EH-7) to be inserted into the special lateralgrooves; attachment for corrective lenses, inserting them under pressure inside theeyepiece frame.
Dimensions and weight: length 145mm.; height 95mm.; width 47.5mm.
Body weight only, without battery: 700g.