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Post by belgiumreporter on May 9, 2017 8:19:11 GMT -5
The SR-T 101 is probably the first camera that comes to mind when thinking of a "classic" minolta. Introduced in 1966 it was the first slr with open aperture ttl metering. Black SR-T 101 with MC (meter coupled) Rokkor 58mm 1:1.4 PF and chrome SR-T 101 with MC W.Rokkor-HG 1:2.8 35mm
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Post by conan on May 10, 2017 6:01:49 GMT -5
The SR-T 101 is probably the first camera that comes to mind when thinking of a "classic" minolta. Introduced in 1966 it was the first slr with open aperture ttl metering. It was preceded by the open aperture TTL of the Nikkormat FT in 1965, the Nikon F Photomic T of 1965 and the Topcon RE Super of 1963. I think some of the early Konica's also had TTL.
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Post by belgiumreporter on May 10, 2017 6:42:16 GMT -5
The SR-T 101 is probably the first camera that comes to mind when thinking of a "classic" minolta. Introduced in 1966 it was the first slr with open aperture ttl metering. It was preceded by the open aperture TTL of the Nikkormat FT in 1965, the Nikon F Photomic T of 1965 and the Topcon RE Super of 1963. I think some of the early Konica's also had TTL. You are right conan, i was mislead by some agressive minolta propaganda Though i'm a big nikon fan, i must admit the minolta solution to the problem was more elegant than nikon's rabbit ears and setting the aperture to 5.6 prior to mounting the lens. Can you clear me on topcon, as i can not find if the RE super did it's TTL at full aperture, and if so how it was established.
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Post by belgiumreporter on May 10, 2017 8:02:22 GMT -5
While the SR-t 101 was already availble,in 1967 the SR-1 was re-issued this time as a SR-1s. It served as a budget intro model in the SR range. SR-1s with Auto Rokkor-PF 55mm 1:2 and clip on cds meter
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Post by John Farrell on May 10, 2017 15:35:06 GMT -5
Begiumreporter - this might help with the Topcon RE Super. It's from an Amateur Photographer article by Ivor Matanle.
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Post by belgiumreporter on May 11, 2017 7:48:12 GMT -5
Thanks John, very interesting article, makes me wanna go out and finally buy one (super DM)
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Post by belgiumreporter on May 11, 2017 7:50:35 GMT -5
During its production run of 15 years some 26 diffrent versions were made on the SR-T theme. The 1973 SR-T 303 is regarded by some as the best all mechanical minolta of all time. SR-T 303 with MD Rokkor 50mm 1:1.4
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Post by belgiumreporter on May 12, 2017 3:13:41 GMT -5
The 1973 XM is arguably the most iconic minolta. It was years ahead of it's time, made to compete with nikon and canon's pro camera's, but for several reasons it never became serious competition for the big two. XM with MC Rokkor 50mm 1:1.4 PG
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Post by belgiumreporter on May 13, 2017 2:26:39 GMT -5
In 1974 minolta started a collaboration with leica cameras. The first thing that came out of this collaboration was the XE 1. Aimed at advanced amateurs it was the most expensive camera in its segment. XE 1 with MC rokkor PG 50mm 1:1.4 and another one with vivitar series1 35-85mm 1:2.8 varifocus lens
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Post by belgiumreporter on May 14, 2017 10:48:28 GMT -5
The 1976 the XE5 was made as a budget version of the XE1. It has no viewfinder f-stop or shutterspeed info, no viewfinder blind, no double exposure provision and some other minor details are missing. XE5 with MC Rokkor PF 50mm 1:1.7
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Post by belgiumreporter on May 15, 2017 3:49:32 GMT -5
In 1977 the XD7 was launched, it was the first camera with aperture priority and shutter priority, as well as a fully metered manual mode. I never cared much for the XD's and following models, so this is where my minolta collection ends. XD7 with MD Rokkor 50mm 1:1.4
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Post by belgiumreporter on May 16, 2017 5:51:44 GMT -5
Oh, well there's just one more minolta,the 1985 7000. Despite claims, it certainly wasn't the first AF 35mm slr, but it was the one that set the standard for all other AFSLR's to come. A very mediocre camera by todays standards, but in light of its historical value, a true classic. 7000 with minolta 35-80 1:4-5.6 zoom
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Post by belgiumreporter on May 17, 2017 9:13:20 GMT -5
Yesterday i recieved bad news, my photography teacher and personal friend has died. Louis was a real "minolta man" and i would like to dedicate my previous postings on minolta to his honour. He died peacefully at the age of 90 in the presence of his loved ones. Untill last week we still had our regular conversations on photography, i'll miss him... I won't be posting for a little while, due to circumstances.
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Post by belgiumreporter on May 24, 2017 2:39:08 GMT -5
Let's continue with Pentax shall we? The 1963 S1a was a budget version of the SV and the last of the S series prior to the introduction of the famous spotmatic. S1a with Super Takumar 55mm 1:2 and clip on pentax meter.
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Post by belgiumreporter on May 26, 2017 16:48:50 GMT -5
In 1964 the spotmatic was introduced. A camera of wich i can safely say it belongs to the greatest classic slr's of all time. black spotmatic with Super Takumar 50mm 1:1.4 and chrome spotmatic with super takumar 35mm 1:3.5 and clip on "cold" shoe.
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