SRT102

(1973) The SRT101 was amazingly convenient for a manual-exposure camera -- but still, it lacked some important convenience features. An improved version of the SRT101 came out seven years after the introduction of the SRT101 -- the SRT102. In this model, in addition to the shutter speed, the f-stop is displayed in the viewfinder. Now there is no need to ever take your eye away from the viewfinder while taking a picture. The SRT102 also has multiple exposure capability and a built-in hot shoe. Last, but not least, a split-image rangefinder was added to the middle of the microprism circle of the focusing screen. There were a few other differences as well.

Although the body of the SRT102 looks, at first glance, exactly like that of the SRT101, there are some subtle differences. The SRT101 used the "B-style" body with a thin ridge along the top front and rear edge (below left). The SRT102 used a new body design ("C-style") that removed the ridge (below right). Many people don't even notice the difference until it is pointed out, but some people feel that the SRT102 has a cleaner look.

The SRT102 also has a pentaprism that sticks out further than that of the SRT101 and SRT100. There is a new plate on the front of the pentaprism with a tiny window on the bottom that allows the f-stop to be displayed in the viewfinder. This same approach had been used in the XK of 1972 and was adapted to the SRT102. The f-stop display works best with MC ROKKOR-X and later lenses, but most earlier lenses will function adequately.

Another change for the SRT102 was in the PC contacts. On the SRT101 there are two contacts on the side of the lens mount -- one for FP (flash bulbs) and one for X (electronic flash) connections. On the SRT102, this design has changed. The upper connection remains, but it now used for both the FP and the X connections. The lower contact is replaced with a switch to select either FP or X. In addition, the SRT102, added a convenient multiple exposure capability. Lastly, there is a minor change in the flash shoe. Not only is the SRT102 shoe hot, but the front plate of the shoe is a black plastic plate instead of a metal tab on the SRT101.

There were actually several versions of the SRT102, which depended on where and when you bought the camera. The model is not inscribed on the cameras.

SRT102 (model a) -- (1973)

The SRT102 (model a) was available in chrome or black.
SRT SUPER (model a) -- (1973)

Minolta sold the SRT102 (model a) in Japan as the SRT SUPER. All of the features were the same.
SRT303 (model a) -- (1973)

Minolta sold the SRT102 (model a) in Japan as the SRT303. All of the features were the same.
SRT102 (model b) -- (1974)

If it ain't broke, why fix it? I don't know why, but they did! In 1974, the mirror lock-up device was removed from the SRT102 models. All other features remained the same. The camera was available in chrome or black.
SRT SUPER (model b) -- (1974)

Minolta sold the SRT102 (model b) in Japan as the SRT SUPER. All of the features were the same.
SRT303 (model b) -- (1974)

Minolta sold the SRT102 (model b) in Japan as the SRT303. All of the features were the same.

Unfortunately, the SRT102 was only manufactured from 1973 to 1975, so it is the least common of the major SRT100 series cameras. Since the shutter will operate without a battery, it is built like a tank, has complete viewfinder information, and has a mirror lock-up device, many consider the SRT102 (model a) to be the best manual-exposure camera ever made -- by any manufacturer! And it often sells for less than the SRT101. The SRT102 (model b) was replaced with the SRT202 of 1975. For a comparative look at the major features of the SRT102 models, check out MINMAN's SLR table -- the world's most complete!

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
Camera SRT-102 SRT SUPER SRT-303 SRT-102 SRT SUPER SRT-303

Model a a a b b b

Years made 1973-1974 1973-1974 1973-1974 1974-1975 1974-1975 1974-1975

Type Mechanical 35mm SLR Mechanical 35mm SLR Mechanical 35mm SLR Mechanical 35mm SLR Mechanical 35mm SLR Mechanical 35mm SLR

Shutter Fully mechanical, horizontal, cloth focal plane shutter Fully mechanical, horizontal, cloth focal plane shutter Fully mechanical, horizontal, cloth focal plane shutter Fully mechanical, horizontal, cloth focal plane shutter Fully mechanical, horizontal, cloth focal plane shutter Fully mechanical, horizontal, cloth focal plane shutter

Metering Built-in TTL CDS meter coupled to shutter speed, aperture, and film speed
Contrast Light Compensation (CLC) metering method using dual CDS cells in pentaprism Built-in TTL CDS meter coupled to shutter speed, aperture, and film speed
Contrast Light Compensation (CLC) metering method using dual CDS cells in pentaprism Built-in TTL CDS meter coupled to shutter speed, aperture, and film speed
Contrast Light Compensation (CLC) metering method using dual CDS cells in pentaprism Built-in TTL CDS meter coupled to shutter speed, aperture, and film speed
Contrast Light Compensation (CLC) metering method using dual CDS cells in pentaprism Built-in TTL CDS meter coupled to shutter speed, aperture, and film speed
Contrast Light Compensation (CLC) metering method using dual CDS cells in pentaprism Built-in TTL CDS meter coupled to shutter speed, aperture, and film speed
Contrast Light Compensation (CLC) metering method using dual CDS cells in pentaprism

Meter sensitivity EV 3 to 17 EV 3 to 17 EV 3 to 17 EV 3 to 17 EV 3 to 17 EV 3 to 17

Exposure modes Unmetered manual
Metered manual using matched needle method Unmetered manual
Metered manual using matched needle method Unmetered manual
Metered manual using matched needle method Unmetered manual
Metered manual using matched needle method Unmetered manual
Metered manual using matched needle method Unmetered manual
Metered manual using matched needle method

Automatic exposure
adjustment -- -- -- -- -- --

Viewfinder Fixed eye-level pentaprism with complete range of manually selected shutter speeds and apertures, over- and under-exposure marks, battery check mark, and two manual exposure match needles Fixed eye-level pentaprism with complete range of manually selected shutter speeds and apertures, over- and under-exposure marks, battery check mark, and two manual exposure match needles Fixed eye-level pentaprism with complete range of manually selected shutter speeds and apertures, over- and under-exposure marks, battery check mark, and two manual exposure match needles Fixed eye-level pentaprism with complete range of manually selected shutter speeds and apertures, over- and under-exposure marks, battery check mark, and two manual exposure match needles Fixed eye-level pentaprism with complete range of manually selected shutter speeds and apertures, over- and under-exposure marks, battery check mark, and two manual exposure match needles Fixed eye-level pentaprism with complete range of manually selected shutter speeds and apertures, over- and under-exposure marks, battery check mark, and two manual exposure match needles

Focusing screen Fresnel-field screen with split-image rangefinder and a micro-prism collar Fresnel-field screen with split-image rangefinder and a micro-prism collar Fresnel-field screen with split-image rangefinder and a micro-prism collar Fresnel-field screen with split-image rangefinder and a micro-prism collar Fresnel-field screen with split-image rangefinder and a micro-prism collar Fresnel-field screen with split-image rangefinder and a micro-prism collar

Lens mount Minolta SLR bayonet Minolta SLR bayonet Minolta SLR bayonet Minolta SLR bayonet Minolta SLR bayonet Minolta SLR bayonet

Lenses Optimum: MC Rokkor-X, MC Celtic
Usable: Auto Rokkor, Rokkor, MC Rokkor, MD Rokkor, MD Celtic, MD Minolta Optimum: MC Rokkor-X, MC Celtic
Usable: Auto Rokkor, Rokkor, MC Rokkor, MD Rokkor, MD Celtic, MD Minolta Optimum: MC Rokkor-X, MC Celtic
Usable: Auto Rokkor, Rokkor, MC Rokkor, MD Rokkor, MD Celtic, MD Minolta Optimum: MC Rokkor-X, MC Celtic
Usable: Auto Rokkor, Rokkor, MC Rokkor, MD Rokkor, MD Celtic, MD Minolta Optimum: MC Rokkor-X, MC Celtic
Usable: Auto Rokkor, Rokkor, MC Rokkor, MD Rokkor, MD Celtic, MD Minolta Optimum: MC Rokkor-X, MC Celtic
Usable: Auto Rokkor, Rokkor, MC Rokkor, MD Rokkor, MD Celtic, MD Minolta

Mirror Instant return, oversized mirror with lock-up Instant return, oversized mirror with lock-up Instant return, oversized mirror with lock-up Instant return, oversized mirror Instant return, oversized mirror Instant return, oversized mirror

Film speeds ISO 6 - 6400 ISO 6 - 6400 ISO 6 - 6400 ISO 6 - 6400 ISO 6 - 6400 ISO 6 - 6400

Shutter speeds Mechanical: 1 - 1,000; B
Manual: 1 - 1,000; B Mechanical: 1 - 1,000; B
Manual: 1 - 1,000; B Mechanical: 1 - 1,000; B
Manual: 1 - 1,000; B Mechanical: 1 - 1,000; B
Manual: 1 - 1,000; B Mechanical: 1 - 1,000; B
Manual: 1 - 1,000; B Mechanical: 1 - 1,000; B
Manual: 1 - 1,000; B

Flash synch X: B; 1 - 1/60
FP: B; 1 - 1/1,000
M: B; 1 - 1/15
MF: B; 1 - 1/30 X: B; 1 - 1/60
FP: B; 1 - 1/1,000
M: B; 1 - 1/15
MF: B; 1 - 1/30 X: B; 1 - 1/60
FP: B; 1 - 1/1,000
M: B; 1 - 1/15
MF: B; 1 - 1/30 X: B; 1 - 1/60
FP: B; 1 - 1/1,000
M: B; 1 - 1/15
MF: B; 1 - 1/30 X: B; 1 - 1/60
FP: B; 1 - 1/1,000
M: B; 1 - 1/15
MF: B; 1 - 1/30 X: B; 1 - 1/60
FP: B; 1 - 1/1,000
M: B; 1 - 1/15
MF: B; 1 - 1/30

Flash connection Built-in, hot shoe
X and FP PC contact with switch Built-in, hot shoe
X and FP PC contact with switch Built-in, hot shoe
X and FP PC contact with switch Built-in, hot shoe
X and FP PC contact with switch Built-in, hot shoe
X and FP PC contact with switch Built-in, hot shoe
X and FP PC contact with switch

Film counter Automatically resetting type counting upward Automatically resetting type counting upward Automatically resetting type counting upward Automatically resetting type counting upward Automatically resetting type counting upward Automatically resetting type counting upward

Battery one 625 mercury battery one 625 mercury battery one 625 mercury battery one 625 mercury battery one 625 mercury battery one 625 mercury battery

DOF/Stop-down button Yes, locking type Yes, locking type Yes, locking type Yes, locking type Yes, locking type Yes, locking type

Film Back Non-interchangeable Non-interchangeable Non-interchangeable Non-interchangeable Non-interchangeable Non-interchangeable

Multiple exposures Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Film advance Lever type Lever type Lever type Lever type Lever type Lever type

Self-timer Mechanical, overrideable, non-cancellable, adjustable from 4 to 10 seconds Mechanical, overrideable, non-cancellable, adjustable from 4 to 10 seconds Mechanical, overrideable, non-cancellable, adjustable from 4 to 10 seconds Mechanical, overrideable, non-cancellable, adjustable from 4 to 10 seconds Mechanical, overrideable, non-cancellable, adjustable from 4 to 10 seconds Mechanical, overrideable, non-cancellable, adjustable from 4 to 10 seconds

Film reminder ASA speed selector ASA speed selector ASA speed selector ASA speed selector ASA speed selector ASA speed selector

Other Cable release connection, tripod socket Cable release connection, tripod socket Cable release connection, tripod socket Cable release connection, tripod socket Cable release connection, tripod socket Cable release connection, tripod socket

Body size 1 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches 1 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches 1 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches 1 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches 1 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches 1 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches

Body weight One pound nine ounces One pound nine ounces One pound nine ounces One pound nine ounces One pound nine ounces One pound nine ounces

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
Camera	SRT-102	SRT SUPER	SRT-303	SRT-102	SRT SUPER	SRT-303
Model	a	a	a	b	b	b
Years made	1973-1974	1973-1974	1973-1974	1974-1975	1974-1975	1974-1975
Type	Mechanical 35mm SLR	Mechanical 35mm SLR	Mechanical 35mm SLR	Mechanical 35mm SLR	Mechanical 35mm SLR	Mechanical 35mm SLR
Shutter	Fully mechanical, horizontal, cloth focal plane shutter	Fully mechanical, horizontal, cloth focal plane shutter	Fully mechanical, horizontal, cloth focal plane shutter	Fully mechanical, horizontal, cloth focal plane shutter	Fully mechanical, horizontal, cloth focal plane shutter	Fully mechanical, horizontal, cloth focal plane shutter
Metering	Built-in TTL CDS meter coupled to shutter speed, aperture, and film speed Contrast Light Compensation (CLC) metering method using dual CDS cells in pentaprism	Built-in TTL CDS meter coupled to shutter speed, aperture, and film speed Contrast Light Compensation (CLC) metering method using dual CDS cells in pentaprism	Built-in TTL CDS meter coupled to shutter speed, aperture, and film speed Contrast Light Compensation (CLC) metering method using dual CDS cells in pentaprism	Built-in TTL CDS meter coupled to shutter speed, aperture, and film speed Contrast Light Compensation (CLC) metering method using dual CDS cells in pentaprism	Built-in TTL CDS meter coupled to shutter speed, aperture, and film speed Contrast Light Compensation (CLC) metering method using dual CDS cells in pentaprism	Built-in TTL CDS meter coupled to shutter speed, aperture, and film speed Contrast Light Compensation (CLC) metering method using dual CDS cells in pentaprism
Meter sensitivity	EV 3 to 17	EV 3 to 17	EV 3 to 17	EV 3 to 17	EV 3 to 17	EV 3 to 17
Exposure modes	Unmetered manual Metered manual using matched needle method	Unmetered manual Metered manual using matched needle method	Unmetered manual Metered manual using matched needle method	Unmetered manual Metered manual using matched needle method	Unmetered manual Metered manual using matched needle method	Unmetered manual Metered manual using matched needle method
Automatic exposure adjustment	--	--	--	--	--	--
Viewfinder	Fixed eye-level pentaprism with complete range of manually selected shutter speeds and apertures, over- and under-exposure marks, battery check mark, and two manual exposure match needles	Fixed eye-level pentaprism with complete range of manually selected shutter speeds and apertures, over- and under-exposure marks, battery check mark, and two manual exposure match needles	Fixed eye-level pentaprism with complete range of manually selected shutter speeds and apertures, over- and under-exposure marks, battery check mark, and two manual exposure match needles	Fixed eye-level pentaprism with complete range of manually selected shutter speeds and apertures, over- and under-exposure marks, battery check mark, and two manual exposure match needles	Fixed eye-level pentaprism with complete range of manually selected shutter speeds and apertures, over- and under-exposure marks, battery check mark, and two manual exposure match needles	Fixed eye-level pentaprism with complete range of manually selected shutter speeds and apertures, over- and under-exposure marks, battery check mark, and two manual exposure match needles
Focusing screen	Fresnel-field screen with split-image rangefinder and a micro-prism collar	Fresnel-field screen with split-image rangefinder and a micro-prism collar	Fresnel-field screen with split-image rangefinder and a micro-prism collar	Fresnel-field screen with split-image rangefinder and a micro-prism collar	Fresnel-field screen with split-image rangefinder and a micro-prism collar	Fresnel-field screen with split-image rangefinder and a micro-prism collar
Lens mount	Minolta SLR bayonet	Minolta SLR bayonet	Minolta SLR bayonet	Minolta SLR bayonet	Minolta SLR bayonet	Minolta SLR bayonet
Lenses	Optimum: MC Rokkor-X, MC Celtic Usable: Auto Rokkor, Rokkor, MC Rokkor, MD Rokkor, MD Celtic, MD Minolta	Optimum: MC Rokkor-X, MC Celtic Usable: Auto Rokkor, Rokkor, MC Rokkor, MD Rokkor, MD Celtic, MD Minolta	Optimum: MC Rokkor-X, MC Celtic Usable: Auto Rokkor, Rokkor, MC Rokkor, MD Rokkor, MD Celtic, MD Minolta	Optimum: MC Rokkor-X, MC Celtic Usable: Auto Rokkor, Rokkor, MC Rokkor, MD Rokkor, MD Celtic, MD Minolta	Optimum: MC Rokkor-X, MC Celtic Usable: Auto Rokkor, Rokkor, MC Rokkor, MD Rokkor, MD Celtic, MD Minolta	Optimum: MC Rokkor-X, MC Celtic Usable: Auto Rokkor, Rokkor, MC Rokkor, MD Rokkor, MD Celtic, MD Minolta
Mirror	Instant return, oversized mirror with lock-up	Instant return, oversized mirror with lock-up	Instant return, oversized mirror with lock-up	Instant return, oversized mirror	Instant return, oversized mirror	Instant return, oversized mirror
Film speeds	ISO 6 - 6400	ISO 6 - 6400	ISO 6 - 6400	ISO 6 - 6400	ISO 6 - 6400	ISO 6 - 6400
Shutter speeds	Mechanical: 1 - 1,000; B Manual: 1 - 1,000; B	Mechanical: 1 - 1,000; B Manual: 1 - 1,000; B	Mechanical: 1 - 1,000; B Manual: 1 - 1,000; B	Mechanical: 1 - 1,000; B Manual: 1 - 1,000; B	Mechanical: 1 - 1,000; B Manual: 1 - 1,000; B	Mechanical: 1 - 1,000; B Manual: 1 - 1,000; B
Flash synch	X: B; 1 - 1/60 FP: B; 1 - 1/1,000 M: B; 1 - 1/15 MF: B; 1 - 1/30	X: B; 1 - 1/60 FP: B; 1 - 1/1,000 M: B; 1 - 1/15 MF: B; 1 - 1/30	X: B; 1 - 1/60 FP: B; 1 - 1/1,000 M: B; 1 - 1/15 MF: B; 1 - 1/30	X: B; 1 - 1/60 FP: B; 1 - 1/1,000 M: B; 1 - 1/15 MF: B; 1 - 1/30	X: B; 1 - 1/60 FP: B; 1 - 1/1,000 M: B; 1 - 1/15 MF: B; 1 - 1/30	X: B; 1 - 1/60 FP: B; 1 - 1/1,000 M: B; 1 - 1/15 MF: B; 1 - 1/30
Flash connection	Built-in, hot shoe X and FP PC contact with switch	Built-in, hot shoe X and FP PC contact with switch	Built-in, hot shoe X and FP PC contact with switch	Built-in, hot shoe X and FP PC contact with switch	Built-in, hot shoe X and FP PC contact with switch	Built-in, hot shoe X and FP PC contact with switch
Film counter	Automatically resetting type counting upward	Automatically resetting type counting upward	Automatically resetting type counting upward	Automatically resetting type counting upward	Automatically resetting type counting upward	Automatically resetting type counting upward
Battery	one 625 mercury battery	one 625 mercury battery	one 625 mercury battery	one 625 mercury battery	one 625 mercury battery	one 625 mercury battery
DOF/Stop-down button	Yes, locking type	Yes, locking type	Yes, locking type	Yes, locking type	Yes, locking type	Yes, locking type
Film Back	Non-interchangeable	Non-interchangeable	Non-interchangeable	Non-interchangeable	Non-interchangeable	Non-interchangeable
Multiple exposures	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Film advance	Lever type	Lever type	Lever type	Lever type	Lever type	Lever type
Self-timer	Mechanical, overrideable, non-cancellable, adjustable from 4 to 10 seconds	Mechanical, overrideable, non-cancellable, adjustable from 4 to 10 seconds	Mechanical, overrideable, non-cancellable, adjustable from 4 to 10 seconds	Mechanical, overrideable, non-cancellable, adjustable from 4 to 10 seconds	Mechanical, overrideable, non-cancellable, adjustable from 4 to 10 seconds	Mechanical, overrideable, non-cancellable, adjustable from 4 to 10 seconds
Film reminder	ASA speed selector	ASA speed selector	ASA speed selector	ASA speed selector	ASA speed selector	ASA speed selector
Other	Cable release connection, tripod socket	Cable release connection, tripod socket	Cable release connection, tripod socket	Cable release connection, tripod socket	Cable release connection, tripod socket	Cable release connection, tripod socket
Body size	1 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches	1 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches	1 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches	1 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches	1 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches	1 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches
Body weight	One pound nine ounces	One pound nine ounces	One pound nine ounces	One pound nine ounces	One pound nine ounces	One pound nine ounces

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