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[FruitRevolver]

Today I Bought....

Well today I took the plunge...

I decided not to spend to much for my first purchase and I opted for a Minolta SRT101 which is in very good condition apart from the metering system does not work, so only manual use which I dont mind (Im not 100% fluent in Japanese but this is what I gathered from the conversation, is this correct?)

Along with the camera I also bought a Minolta MD Rokkor 50mm 1.4 Which is in good condition apart from the odd dust spec inside.

I have been out tonight and taken around 15 shots, a very refreshing experience! The shutter sound I must admit after most of the photos I took I checked the back of the camera...... Oh yeah no digital screen!

I dont even know what my photos look like or what they will end up like something I find quite exciting.

The film I am using is Kodak Professional ULTRA COLOR 36EXP 100uc.
Which was the first film I ever loaded!
Am I right in thinking my camera does not have a lock for the winder?

Does anybody know an internet source where I can read the manual of the SRT101?

Thanks again for all your info you have posted I had fun today.

 

[MattKing]

Welcome :

This link might help:

http://www.urmonas.net/manuals/srt101/srt101.html

Note that I didn't try downloading the zip file.

Matt

Well today I took the plunge...

I decided not to spend to much for my first purchase and I opted for a Minolta SRT101 which is in very good condition apart from the metering system does not work, so only manual use which I dont mind (Im not 100% fluent in Japanese but this is what I gathered from the conversation, is this correct?)

Along with the camera I also bought a Minolta MD Rokkor 50mm 1.4 Which is in good condition apart from the odd dust spec inside.

I have been out tonight and taken around 15 shots, a very refreshing experience! The shutter sound I must admit after most of the photos I took I checked the back of the camera...... Oh yeah no digital screen!

I dont even know what my photos look like or what they will end up like something I find quite exciting.

The film I am using is Kodak Professional ULTRA COLOR 36EXP 100uc.
Which was the first film I ever loaded!
Am I right in thinking my camera does not have a lock for the winder?

Does anybody know an internet source where I can read the manual of the SRT101?

Thanks again for all your info you have posted I had fun today.

 

[dferrie]

Good choice, I always liked the SR101 and rokkor. If you want to go AF, then I can recommend the 800si, good thing is you can use the minolta glass you have from the A100/7D. I have found the 800si to be good to use and handle, great solid feel from it.

 

[Denis K]

Most 35mm cameras are good choices, you might look into medium format. BTW welcome to APUG!

Jeff

In the all film days many people were attracted to 35mm cameras base on the price of a whole system. With pro quality medium format cameras flooding the market, it's possible to go either way for similar money. For those who already have an investment in 35mm gear they have a reason to stick, but for those who are starting out fresh you could inexpensively go either way. If I was starting out again, I would try to research both options with equal vigor and then make a decision. Reduce your search to one of each and then make a choice.

BTW, I'm not trying to sell you on medium format as almost all of my camera gear is either 35 or LF. Think of it like getting married, where many have felt they should have spent more time playing the field.

Denis K