Minolta SR-T 101 User manual

OWNER'S

MANUAL

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Since the inception of through-the-Iens exposure

measuring for single-lens-reflex cameras, several systems

have been developed. Some "spot" read only a very

small part of the total area. Other systems provide an

"average" reading composed of independent measure-

ments taken by two cells which is not accurate in

high-contrast situations.

Only the Minolta SR-T 101 hasan exclusive new type

of circuit (CLC) to provide optimum reading of the

entire picture area regardlessof degree of contrast.

In addition to its more accurate exposure meter

system, your Minolta SR-T 101 is designed to handle

more easiIy, with greater speed, than other "through-

the-tens

metering" cameras.

The abili y to compose, focus, set exposure and

shutter speed without looking away from the finder

makes the Minolta SR-T 101 particularly suitable for

professional photography, when operating speed is often

of vital importance.

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PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PICTURES

Inserting the mercury battery",,,,, ..,,,,,,.,,... 7

Checking the battery power

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Loading film " "., "" ..

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Setting the ASA number

(film

speed)." ..,,,.14

ASAIDIN conversionscale, "..l4

TAKING PICTURES

TTL with CLC: A new exposure

measuringsystem..........................•...,..".,'5

Setting the correct exposure

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Shutter speed and apenure setlin~,,,,",,,,".18

Focusing the camera "",,," ,,,..,,..20

Holding the camera " ,..".."..""." 21

TAKING FLASH PICTURES , ,." .•" .•.,.,22

Attaching flash unit " .." ",..23

Setting correct exposure

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MORE ADVANCED GUIDES

Depth of field

Lensaperture controls

deplh·oHield , .. """""""". 25

Depth·ol-field table of MC Rokkor-X

~Bmm F1.21em Onleetl ;, .....

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Depth,oHield table of Me Rokkor·X

58mm

F1,21ens (in metersl , .... " .. 28

Depth·ol-field table of Me Rokkor·X

50mm F

111

and F1,4 lens Onfeetl ."

Depth·ol·field table of MC Rokkor·X

50mm F1.7 and F1.4lens (in meters) ,30

Checkingthe effects of depth·of .field . 31

Mirror lock-up control .;., ... "",., 32

Self·timer ;................... 33

Infrared index , 34

Film plane index , 34

UNLOADING eXPOSED FILM ."."., 35

CHANGING LENSES "

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USING OTHER THAN MC

IMETER~OUPLED) LENSES

Auto Rokkor Lenses ..... ;.......... 39

Manual presetRokkor Lenses ., 40

CARE AND STORAGE

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Film rewind crank and

Back cover release knob

------

Accessory shoe -----~

Pentaprism -----:

Shutter and ASA speed dial

Fi m advan(;e lever

Shutter release button -

Frame counter -

Lens release button

Meter coupler

Depth-of- field scale

Mirror lock- up button

Diaphragm ring

Distance scale

Self· timer lever

Focusing ling -

Rokkor-X Lens

Diaphragm stop- down button

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Film cartridge chamber

Finder eyepiece

Battery switch

Focal plane shutter

Tripod socket

Sprocket

Battery cover

Film rewind button

take- up spool

Film pressureplate

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1. Rapid-Reading Through-the-Lens Exposure

a) Exposure readings are taken with lens at full

aperture for rapid composing and focusing

regardless of subject brightness.

b) "Follower-type" needles in viewfinder show

correct exposure at

glance, witli

any

combination of aperture and shutter speed.

cl Shutter speed scale is visible in viewfinder

but outside of "I ive" picture area.

d] Only the light that strikes the film is

measured, thus eliminating the need to

compensate for changes in lens focal length

or compute exposure factors for fi Iters,

bellows or other lens attachments.

2. Combine the Advantages of

"Spot"

and

a) Exclusive "CLC" Metering System (Contrast

Light Compensator) maintains extreme ac-

curacy regardless of lighting situation, even

with high-contrast subjects.

b) Automatically corrects for changes in light

intensity from one section of the picture

area to another. thus providing an optimum

overall reading.

cl Oversize, instant return mirror prevents

image cutoff and incorrect exposure read-

ings no matter how long the focal length of

lens.

Unique position ing of

CdS

cells prevents

incorrect readings due to light entering

viewfi nder,

3. World·Rerlowned Minolta Lenses

a) Compact, newly computer-designed Celtic

lensesare your thrifty choice.

bl The wide range of Rokkor X lenses offer

top quality with exclusive Achromatic coat

ing.

These and other

len~esperrnit fvll@per-

ture TTL operation, while any other inter-

changeable Minolta SLR lens ever made can

be used with the stop-down method.

4. Complete System Accessories

A full line of quality Minol ta and adapted

Leitz accessories makes for maximum ver-

satility with SR-T101.

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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE MINOLTA SR·T 101

-35mm single-Iens.reflexcamerawith through-the·lens exposure meter-

Standard lens

Compositi on:

Coating:

Angle of view:

Diaphragm:

Diaphragmscale:

Filter/ shademount:

Lensmount:

Me Rokkor-X 50mm F1.4 (F1.7 or 58mm F1.21equipped with meter coupler

7 elements in 5 groups

Achromatic coating

with 50mmiens 141

with 58mm lensl

Fully automatic

11.2), 1.4, 11.71,2, 2.8,4, 5.6.8, 11, 16 with equal-spaceand intermediate click F-stops

.p55mm screw-in

Minolta bayonet mount

Shutter Focal plane type

Speeds:

a.r.

1/2, 1/4,1/8,

1/15.1/30,1/60,1/125,

11250, 1/500,'and 1/1000 sec.

Selector dial: Single, non-spinning. equal-space,click stop dial

Sync. contact: FP lall speedsland X (up to 1/60 sec.l

Self-timer: Time adjustable. 10 sec.maximum delay

Film advance Lever tvpe, quick advancewinding with shutter cocking and double exposure prevention

Winding method: Single-or rnultipte-stroke, with 20° free clearance

Winding angle: 150°

Framecounter: Automatic resetting counter showing number of exposed frames

Film rewinding: Rapid rewinding with crank

Framesize: 36)( 24mm

Film: Standard 35mm film, 12,20, or 36 exposures

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Viewfinder Real-image type through fixed, eve-level pentaprism; exposure control needles (follower system),

battery check mark, and shutter speedscalevisible in finder

Focusing screen: Central microprism with fine ground glasscollar and field lens

Exposure meter Through.the·lens metering system

Exposure meter: Contrast light compensator (CLC) with CdS meter, two cells on the pentaprism

Measurement: Measuringat full aperture coupled to shutter speed,aperture,

and film speedsetting

Follower.needle system viewed in the finder

EV 3 to EV 17 with ASA 100 film

Depth-of-field preview button for MC (Meter-Coupled) Lenses;measuring (stop-down)

button for other than MC Lenses

Film speedrange: ASA 6 - 6400, DIN 9 - 39

ASA setting: On shutter speeddial; built-in ASA/DIN conversion scaleon cameraback

Battery: 1.35v mercury battery, Mallory PX-625 or equivalent

Switch: ON, OFF, and battery check switch on baseof camera

Focusing Bright.screenwith microprism and fine ground glass

Focusingdistance: 50cm (1.75

tt.)

to infinity

Focusing method: Direct helicoid focusing with infrared index

Mirror Oversizequick-return mirror with lock-up device

Others Built-in accessoryshoe

Sizeand weight Body only

Width 145mm (5-3/4"); Depth 47.5mm (1-7/S"I; Height 94.5mm (3-3/4"); 705g 124.Soz]

(All the illustrations in this manual arewith the F1.4 STandardlens. There is, however. no fundamental

difference in usebetween this and the other interchangeableMC Rokkor, Celfic. or Rokkor-X.l

Control:

Working range:

Diaphragm button:

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Inserting the mercury battery

1. The Minolta SR·T 101 uses a 1.35v,

button-shape mercury battery for pnoto-

graphic applications (Mallory PX-625.

PX-13. Eveready EXP-625, EPX-13 or equl-

valent).

2. To install, remove the battery chamber

cover with your thumb by turning it

counterclockwise. Place the battery in the

chamber with its plus side out and replace

the cover.

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CAUTION:

• Do not touch the battery terminals with

moist or dirty hands, as this can cause them

to deteriorate and make the battery inopera-

tive.

• Do not discard a mercury battery in a fire or

break it up.

• When the camera is not being used, it is

advisable to turn the battery switch on the

base of the camera to the "OFF" position.

• If the camera is not to be used for over a

month, remove the battery and store it in a

dry, cool place.

• Before putting the battery back in the

camera, clean both sides of the battery and

the contact lead of the battery chamber with

dry cloth.

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