Minolta SRT's -- Gotta Love 'Em.

OK; Things are waking up! Keep 'em coming Guys!

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I still have all of these cameras and lenses, plus a LOT more stuff. These bodies are totally reliable, and the Rokkor glass is what I prefer. And this equipment is cost effective and easy to secure and repair. Nothing not to like, really. I sold all my Leicas and RF Canons, and I still don't miss them!
 
This thread reminds me that yes, I had almost forgotten my 101 !
Time to let this camera work!

robert

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WJJ3 said:
This is a new addition to my Minolta collection since I last visited this thread:


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Beautiful kit, Will! I would love to have a black-body SR-T, and that one appears to be in incredibly like-new condition. My favorite lens is the 85mm 1.7, which looks like it must share a casing with the 58mm 1.2.

Regarding the location of Tall's Camera in Seattle (from your previous post), I don't remember the address. It was in downtown Seattle. I made my order by phone and the camera was mailed to me.


- Murray
 
Johnny Depp will be portraying W. Eugene Smith in the upcoming film "Minamata". I finally found a good copy years ago and have recently reread this masterpiece of photojournalism.

Corporate Goons smashed all of Smith's cameras, then picked him up and threw him headlong against a concrete wall. The Chairman of Minolta presented Smith with a complete set of SRTs and lenses, in regards to this incident, so he could continue his work.

Looking forward to seeing this film. And Good on Minolta!

See the article here:
https://kosmofoto.com/2019/02/johnn...AzjCGNO0flke8KZtDHN9fJbeQtmkOQwC3l3L1m1D0XTNc

Johnny is packin' a black SRT-101 :)
 
DennisM said:
Minolta seems to get lost in all the praise of Nikon, Canon, et al. I believe that the SR-T series of cameras and period lenses are very much underrated. My first camera was a new SR-T 101, and I've since acquired several more. The 100mm f/2.5 Rokkor c is among the sharpest lenses I 've ever used/owned. Pop in a C.R.I.S adapter and a Silver oxide 392 cell, and the camera thinks that an original mercury cell is installed. Rugged and dependable.
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Dennis, which version of the 100mm 2.5 lens are you referring to (the MC version with 6 elements or the MD version with 5 and more advanced lens coating)?

- Murray
 
I can't remember if I posted on this thread already, but I have the SRT 201 that was my dad's and he gave it to me a few years ago. I borrowed it for my photo classes in college many years ago. it's a great camera.

This was taken with the camera and the 50mm 1.7 lens... If I recall, it was PlusX developed in D76...

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Minolta SRT 100 and 202 by Nokton48, on Flickr

Two of my favorite "shooters". My green Kangaroo skin covered SRT-100 (my first modern SLR purchased new in 1974) and my Griptac covered SRT-202. The TomA softie and the black hairtie finish off each of my cameras. No more pictures of the inside of my camera bag!
These straps are cloth RF Voigtlanders, I also REALLY like the Domke 2" Gripper Straps (in black).

The 100mm F2.5 MC Rokkor is an absolutely amazing good lens. Best I have found period. And the 21mm MC is a cult legend with floating front element. Rokkor lenses Rock! :)
 
Minolta SRT #12 LS2000 by Nokton48, on Flickr

The 35mm F1.7 MC Rokkor is also as good as it gets in my book. This lens replaced my 35mm F2 V2 Leitz Summicron. I don't miss it.

Eastman XX Movie Film, Microdol-X


Minolta SRT #15 LS2000 by Nokton48, on Flickr

85mm F1.7 MC Rokkor, XX Eastman Movie Film, Microdol-X. This lens replaced my 85mm F1.5 RF Canon Uber Speed lens. Don't miss it, either.
 
100 cm Rokkor Lens 2 by Nokton48, on Flickr

The rarest SRT era lens by far, is the 100 cm F6.3 RF Rokkor. I have had my eye out for one of these for decades. Extremely few were made. Most I have seen are not in good condition. This one is of SRT vintage. At F6.3 this one would be useful for actual photography!
 
Nokton48, I like that "Star Wars" shot, too!

My understanding is that early 85mm 1.7 MC lenses had a thorium or other radioactive element, while late MC and MD lenses were reformulated without it. Which is your lens?

My 85mm 1.7 is one of the last, an early MD, but with the mechanical goodness of the MC line. This is my favorite of all of my Minolta primes. I'm seeing, however, that I need to give my largely overlooked 100mm 2.5 early MC some love.

- Murray
 
001 by Nokton48, on Flickr

When I want a rangefinder-like photo buzz, I take out my 21mm F4 Rokkor with SRT Optical Finder. This lens replaced my 21mm F3.4 Leitz Super Angulon, and I don't miss it (well, ok occasionally so......) But this one does the job beautifully and did not break the bank. The lens hood is a later vintage MD 20mm F2.8 Rokkor hood. I have this big thing for Minolta hoods. This is a beautiful combo.

Can shoot one handed with this at 3.5 FPS with the SR-M. This lens requires a mirror-up camera body.
 
002 by Nokton48, on Flickr

I need to make this SR-M 250 Exposure Back Operational. I bought it as new, in the box, never used! Over the years the lubes inside it have stiffened up, so it works intermittently. If it jams up, I just lightly tap it on the table, and it starts up again.

Also the light traps and inner foam have deteriorated and needs to be replaced. Those foam strips are going to have to be VERY long :) This can all be sorted out.
 
CMur12 said:
Nokton48, I like that "Star Wars" shot, too!
My understanding is that early 85mm 1.7 MC lenses had a thorium or other radioactive element, while late MC and MD lenses were reformulated without it. Which is your lens?- Murray
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Mine is a MC Rokkor-PF, these started production in 1970. Serial Number is 2509981 if that helps. I do not see any yellowish cast, so not sure if this is a thorium lens? It is one of my favorite take around lenses. 35mm and 85mm

Has typical excellent MC Rokkor build quality. I have the 85mm F1.7 MC dedicated Minolta hood on it. I've tried to get the correct original Minolta hoods for all my lenses, and Minolta filters, too. Only one I can't find is the 58mm F1.2 dedicated hood; Those tend to go for really -BIG- bucks and are extremely rare and collectible. I'm not paying $300-$400 for a lens hood! Well OK, I did that with Canon RF but that's a different animal........... And I sold it :)
 
I got my 85mm 1.7 MD new, in 1983, so I have the dedicated hood that came with it. I had wanted an 85 for awhile and it has been my favorite lens the whole time I've had it. I think it was discontinued soon after that, replaced by the much more compact 85mm 2.0.

Though it doesn't carry the designation in the name, it is a PF lens (5 groups/6 elements), probably the same as previous versions.

- Murray
 
Light Foam Kit Nikon 250 by Nokton48, on Flickr


Ok they don't have longer pieces of foam, but this is how they refoamed a Nikon 250 Exposure Back. My Minolta SR-M unit would be about the same procedure. I already have their foam, it comes in three different thicknesses. Great stuff BTW and only $6.50 for a large sheet. So I will re-do my SR-M back in this same way. I cut it on my Roto Trimmer which does a very precise job. You can also cut it with a ruler and a razor blade, but the roto trimmer is easier to do.
 
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