SRT101 or SRT202

[ihaveababycarrot]

I have one last question regarding the SRTs. Sorry guys! which one do you guys prefer? I am watching SRT101 and SRT202 on ebay right now. Both are in excellent condition but I cannot choose because I have never handled one of those before. Much appreciated.

 

[roundg]

choose 101 which has Mirror Lock Unit.

A good article can be found

http://rokkorfiles.com/SRT Series.htm

 

[teo]

202 has the periscope to see F stops on the lens.
The SRT 101 I have has not split image, just microprism. To me this is better with long (and/or) dark lenses.
I can't remember other differences.

 

[rover]

202 has the periscope to see F stops on the lens.
The SRT 101 I have has not split image, just microprism. To me this is better with long (and/or) dark lenses.
I can't remember other differences.

They are essentially the same cameras given a couple different features as described. The body is the same so no difference in handling. If both are the same condition, get the cheaper one.

I personally hate those split image thingies so the 101 is my favorite, but that is just me.

 

[cmedin]

Please note that not ALL 101s have mirror lockup. Some of the later ones came without it, though they're not all that common.

 

[colyn]

choose 101 which has Mirror Lock Unit.

A good article can be found

http://rokkorfiles.com/SRT Series.htm

The 102 also has mirror lockup..

 

[IGMeanwell]

I personally hate those split image thingies so the 101 is my favorite, but that is just me.

the only time I find the split prism useful is for critical focusing with long lenses or a macro

otherwise... either is ok as far as focusing is concerned

 

[bean_counter]

The 102 also has mirror lockup..

not all; mine does not