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Post by Rachel on Nov 7, 2005 4:25:12 GMT -5
Just acquired one of these from eBay. Seems in fairly good shape but not quite as good as described in the auction. It works OK and the meter seems fine after I put a new battery in.
One intermittent problem is that sometimes the shutter release is blocked. If I "fiddle" with the wind-on lever it is freed again but for a couple of wind-ons the release feels slightly "blocky". Any suggestions?
This is my first older Minolta. That meter switch underneath is not too easy to use. There is no marking on mine to show which position the switch is in. I will have to put a dab of paint on it.
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Post by Randy on Nov 7, 2005 7:19:55 GMT -5
I would suggest working the shutter and maybe that will free it up. The curtain spools get dry and may need lubrication. Visit MIKE'S MINOLTA SRT PAGE for tune-up information and medium repair techniques. |
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Post by Rachel on Nov 7, 2005 8:32:56 GMT -5
Thanks Randy. It's a very interesting site. I guess it would do no harm to take the bottom plate off the camera and see what happens in there when I wind on. I think I'm probably posting this in the wrong section  |
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Post by craigh on Nov 8, 2005 22:12:53 GMT -5
I have always found the meter switch to be very convenient on the SR-T series. I use my left thumb while I am holding the camera. With my tripod, it's a bit awkward.
Craig
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Post by Randy on Nov 10, 2005 7:06:17 GMT -5
Did you have any luck yet Rachel? The SRT 100X is one of Minolta's last SRT cameras made. I have an SRT 100X and an SRT 100. The 100X has a plastic aperature ring and film reminder holder on the back cover whereas the 100 just has a DSN ASA converter and a metal aperature ring. Some of the last 100X cameras didn't have the CLC stamped on the front plate either.
The SRT 100X is the European version of the SRT 200. The SRT 100X was released in 1977 with the Model A, the Model B in 1978, and Model C in 1979.
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Post by Rachel on Nov 10, 2005 9:19:40 GMT -5
Randy,
I've been working the shutter regularly and it seems to be OK now.
Mine has CLC on the front. I realise it's the budget version of the 101 but has got a 1000th speed and hot shoe. Think I might prefer the uncluttered viewfinder of the 100. Still think the meter switch is awkward. Perhaps my thumb is too small or smooth.
I have film ready to try it out but I've just been too busy recently to take photos. I'm having a weekend break 18th-20th November so I'll try it out then.
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Post by Rachel on Dec 6, 2005 8:44:51 GMT -5
 Here's a picture of the camera. The shutter is working fine now. It just needed a little working in as Randy suggested. It came without a lens but I managed to find this one on eBay and also the lens cap as another ebay win. |
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Post by Randy on Dec 6, 2005 19:06:15 GMT -5
Very nice Rachel, glad to be of help. I think the Minolta SRT Series is one of the best looking and hardy designs there was. |
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Post by Randy on Dec 22, 2005 7:48:54 GMT -5
I have always found the meter switch to be very convenient on the SR-T series. I use my left thumb while I am holding the camera. With my tripod, it's a bit awkward. Craig The only time it seems awkward is when I'm in a hurry. ;D The switch is almost impossible to use when you have a leather cover on it, even if there is an opening in the bottom of the cover. |
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Post by craigh on Dec 23, 2005 7:04:18 GMT -5
I've found that the only thing I do not like about my SRT-101 is where the mirror lockup is placed. I tend to push it a bit & the mirror stays up. But with that in mind, I like the mirror lockup & it's one of the reasons that I like the older SRT's. I would love to trade my SRT-202 for a 102 with the lockup. The lack of a mirror lockup to me is the serious flaw in the later series.
Craig
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Post by Randy on Dec 23, 2005 7:11:48 GMT -5
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