Thanks for sharing your experience with this camera. I just picked one up yesterday for travelling with as a backup to my Nikon FE. I ride all over Europe by motorbike and I need something that will last the pace with the rough and tumble. Also, the Nikon was a wedding gift, so I'm a bit loath to subject it to too much battering! So far, so good. The "off" button underneath takes a bit of getting used to, as does the fact that with the wind-on lever pressed in, the shutter can still release, unlike the FE. Still, I'll just have to get used to not winding on immediately after taking my shots. The action is superb, I'm shooting with the 50mm 1.7, and a yellow filter. Can't wait to get home and get the first rolls of film developed. Your video is really in-depth and we'll presented. I'm going to subscribe. Respect, from Europe. PS, in Europe the designation is SRT 303 or 303b. JFYI.

The 102 was my first "serious" camera. Bought it in 1975. I've owned lots of good cameras since then, but the 102 remains my favorite 😊

I watched my late dad unbox that thing, the SR-T 303b. He was more of a rangefinder guy, but his beloved Retina IIc broke, so he was open for something new - an SLR. Still fully mechanical camera was required. And he was shooting with this camera for a few years. But as soon as his Retina got fixed, I was blessed with almost mint Minolta 303b with that same 50/1.7 lens. And I have that combo to this day. No service and / or CLA whatsoever. And it still works...

Just found your video. I am thinking of buying this camera and your explanation is just wonderful to watch. Thanks a lot for this! I could listen to your voice explaining cameras all day❤

Thanks Eric, by far the most comprehensive overviews out there. These Minolta SLRs & lenses are great value these days

I used the predecessor, the Minolta SRT 101, in the early seventies. It was a joy to use and one of the most beautiful cameras to behold.

Great job explaining this camera and its functions. I have this same camera, and I can’t understand why the same vintage Pentax cameras are going for so much more. However, I did like the LED meter on my Pentax MX better. But, I agree with you, Eric, the SRT series are very well made.

I've got the 100b and the Super (303b). I just love the design and simplicity... It just works with far less potential issues than the later, more electronic models. I know it's VERY unlikely but I'd love to see Sony pay respect to their Minolta roots and release a modern camera styled on this... It would set a record for camera sales. Such a beautiful classic.

I love Minolta SRTs! MY first camera was the SRT MC, a cheap variant often sold in Kmart, but it works great! Still use it to this day. Thanks for the nice video!

So detailed and well explained SR-T video ! I have SR -T 303 and SR-T Super, which are the same as the 102. And i agree 100%, these are wonderful and very well built cameras. Very clear viewfinder. And the Rokkor lenses deliver wonderful, sharp and colourful pictures with a SR-T camera. Thanks for this reference video !

Like your earlier M645 review, I love the depth of detail in your videos. I go back and rewatch them because they are so informative. Kudos.

My dad had the SRT 100B, I have and XD-11 it's such a beautiful camera, with a damped mirror and metal focal plane shutter that sounds and feels superb. I bought it on e-bay for £23, about $30 with a 135mm f1:3.5 lens. The shutter wouldn't release even in "O" mode. It was worth the 25 hour CLA effort, I have the brilliant 50mm f1:1.7, I was using with an MD mount adaptor on my Fuji X-E3. Just excellent! Love your videos!

Great in-depth review. I have several of these cameras, as well as other SRT variants, and they’re built like tanks. Great cameras for the beginner (all-manual really forces one to think) through the advanced hobbyist.

I learned photography on this and an XGM. They were my mother’s, I still keep them in working order with my own X700. Great cameras, great glass.

Thank you for your thorough video. I found one, that seems to be in pretty good shape, for 30 clams. I've been into photography for the last 10 years but just recently got the bug for film after I received my dad's Cannon Rebel G after he passed.

My brother got me a 303b (called 202 in the US) and i absolutely love it. It's almost the same as this except the mirror lock up feature was removed and a film safe-load indicator was added. To me the weight is my favorite part because it gives a feeling of quality and i'm used to modern Canon 1D cameras and i don't use a neck strap with any of my cameras and the weight of this camera makes this feel really secure in my hand.

The SR 102 is an absolute Unit of a camera. The Apex of Minolta in Mechanical design.

I love Minolta SR-T series...!!! I have the SR-T 303b (my dad's camera), the SR-T 101 and the SR-T 100x...!!! Thank for the video...!!! Greetings from Buenos Aires.

I had to sign in to like the video and say thanks for the tip about pressing the aperture preview button to shut off the meter! Turning that switch on the bottom of my camera between shots has been my biggest complaint for my SR-T 101. Great content throughout your channel!

The SRT is the camera that made me fall in love with film photography.

I have a similar SrT-201 that I first shot last week. I'm amazed a basic 45mm lens can be so sharp. I had no experience with MD Minoltas before, but I'm quickly won over!

loved this info. You've sold me on this guy. Now i'm going to go find one! Glad I found your channel - it's great to learn from someone with so much experience!

All your camera reviews are excellent; this one is no exception. I just picked up a SRT Super (102) on ebay and waiting for delivery...cross my fingers it's a good one.

Im about to start film photography and Im glad i got this as my first vintage cam!

Great informative video! Good job. I have the SRT-303 (the European version of the SRT-102) I have the 1.4 50mm Rokkor lens. Mine is refurbished by my camera repair guy. Absolutely love it!

Eric, another excellent video on a beautiful vintage film camera. I truly enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.

I like cameras that have mirror lockup. This does.

This was a wonderful review. I think you did an excellent job highlighting what makes these cameras special :)

My all time favorite camera!!! Thanks for reviewing!!!

Another great, and thorough review! I had one briefly (purchased for a charity auction package) and was impressed as well. Just as you pointed out, the 50 1.7 produced fantastic results. The view finder definitely helped my old eyes there.

Thank you for making this video...I was only 13mins into the video but went and found an SRT 102 on ebay in great condition with the 1.4 50mm lens for USD$125...I am hoping it works just as well as the example in your hands in this video. I love your voice too...so smooth and calming. Thank you.

Thanks for the excellent review! Looking for a new Minolta body after my XG-M failed

Awesome video, brings back memories, my Grandmother taught me photography with this camera, also an SRT-101, cheers!

I just stumbled on this video after watching the Baby Leica shootout. I’ve had 3 SRT’s and 2 X700 cameras. Loved them all. Currently have an SRT 201 and an X700. While the SRT series is heavy, I’d say we are spoiled with the more modern, lighter cameras. Cameras like the SRT’s and Nikon F4 and F5’s could probably beat off a bear attack and photograph it at the same time! Two videos in and I have subscribed. Looking forward to more. Oh-and I also have the Canon QL 17 GIII. That thing is solid, too!

These Minoltas and their lenses have amazing clarity.

This was my first SLR ever. It came with an excellent Rokkor f1.7 lens. Later on I would purchase a 35mm, a 70mm and 80-210 zoom lens. I never knew about the fancy metering and even if I did, I probably wouldn't understand it back then ? I took some great pictures with this camera and developed them in my home made darkroom. I had a choice between this camera and a Pentax K1000. I decided to go Minolta for some reason, maybe because it looked better. Back then (late 1980's) Pentax was already on a downward spiral. The top 3 were Nikon, Canon & Minolta.

Good review of the camera, I would like to handle one sometime, but I’ve limited myself to just Nikon for all of my SLR needs for simplicity. Also I’ve noticed your production quality of your videos has improved and looks/sounds very professional. I know it is a lot of work, but the final product is very high quality.

Excellent video. Brand new camera? Where can I get such cameras ? My first 35mm SLR was a Minolta SR-T Super with Rokkor 50mm f 1.4. A fantastic camera and lens combination. Later i bought 35mm f3.5, 28mm 2.8, 58mm f1.2 135mm f3.5 and 40mm f2. Wonderful days. First multi point metering, first AF,(7000) First eye control AF (7 xi) first auto zoom (xi series with xi lens) WOW.

I really enjoy your thorough reviews that have so much detail. Definitely subscribed. I own an SR-1. So I'm guessing an earlier predecessor to the one you reviewed, but it's a pretty nice camera. I enjoyed you getting into the details! Thanks for another well produced and informative video!

I like your style. It is my experience that the wein cell batteries are costly and do not last long. MR-9 Adapters are apparently a good alternative. Also I here a voltage regulator adapter corrects well.

Very nice to see you post more videos. I am glad to see you well and busy with film photography!! I am also part of the #minoltagang. A couple of remarks: 1. You were lucky to find a SRT102 WITH the mirror lock up feature. Later models in the same series omitted that and when buying one online it's rare to find this specified by sellers. 2. "TOP-NOTCH Build Quality UNMATCHED By any other SLR"

Another excellent video, always really interesting

Extremely informative video, thank you for putting it together.

Cyanoacrylate adhesives (such as Crazy Glue) appeared on the consumer market in quantity during the 1970s.

These lenses are great on your digital equipment. Well priced.

Damn I have one of these lying around and you've really made me want to take out for a spin. I haven't shot a roll through it so I am hoping the shutter speeds are fine. :fingerscrossed: I have the Minolta 50 1.4 (got it for use on mirrorless digital) so I look forward to trying that on this. Also have a Vivitar 20mm f/3.8 in Minolta mount which would also be fun as well as a Minolta 135 2.8 which unfortunately has some mold and is just too big for me to want to use with this heavy camera tbh thanks for the video!

Great content as always!

There is actually a mathematical formula that defines how many cameras you should own. It is X = n + 1 where n is the number of cameras you have now and X is how many you need. ;-)

Old Minoltas are great cameras, the Rokkor-lenses are even better.

It is a fantastic camera. Incredibly cheap for what it is. I have several, here in Europe it's the SRT 303. In Sweden I can't find someone to do the maintenance so I had to learn how to do it myself. It has its tricks but it is a mechanical gem. There are not many people who know the details that you talked about, such as why the SRT series had a MLU, everyone thinks that its main function was to avoid vibrations of the mirror and the real reason was the non-retrofocus wide angle lenses lenses that needed the mirror up to fit . You have very good taste and now you just need to pair the camera with a MC 58 f1.4 : ) your videos are getting better and better . I really enjoyed your video, thank you very much.

Looks like new. Never had a SRT, because i got my XE before (switched from XG-M).

Nice. My father had a 101 and I don't think it had the full info viewfinder. Once you've used a full info finder you want nothing less. This is in a much higher league than the over-priced Pentax K1000, more like a KX. The ISO 6-6400 range (~10 stops) on the dial does not necessarily mean the meter has a 10 stop range, it is just an electrical bias on the metering circuit. No film was tha fast as 6400 back then, but people could push-process.

It was great, thank you!

Hello . Great review 👍. I'm a minolta shooter just for it's Glasses That i have . Rokkor lenses are fabulous ،Unique and unrepeatable. I also have srt 303b that is the same line of 102 . Its really good camera. I have two problem with it . The first is that the meter's on/off Switch is a little annoying. The second is that aperture reading through the viewfinder is a little hard . Other than those it has really good metering system , the lockable dof preview is useful for some lens like minolta rokkor 85mm f2.8 varisoft and i really enjoy using match needle system . Regards 👍.

Excellent review! I missed one on the flea market witch was sold for just 25 euro/30-ish USD..

Great review!! How does one decide from the SRT 101, 102, 201 or 202 😂😅 any help would be so appreciated!

Whenever I see a review of a 70’s SLR film camera. The reviewer always says you should not use the built in light meter because it’s probably dead because of the age of the camera. And they recommend using a app on your phone as a light meter. But it sounds like you clearly recommend to use the built in light meter even though it is very old? How do I know for sure it works correctly on my SRT-101? Of course i need to put the correct batteries in it. But besides that, how do I know if it works as it should? And Can I trust the built in light meter evertime?

Hi, Awesome video. I just bought the srt303 in mint condition for about $100 total. Do you know where I can get the winder plastic and? Been searching no luck.

Those film take-up spools are geared to turn somewhat faster than the indexing sprockets, but have a slipping clutch so as to keep a tension on the film entering the spool. It the clutch wears, tension is lost and the film will bunch up rather than be wound on.

Great review Eric. How's the Rollei 35S going? Any chance of an update? Cheers and regards.

Funny you should mention the SR-M. I’v still got mine. I’ve had it since the 70’s.

My SRT Super doesn't stop moving when I click the button at the buttom to release the spool hold (without film) like you did in the video. I wanna do a double exposure so badly :( what to do?

I've just ordered a SRT 202 body. I'm confused about the lenses though. I have a couple of Minolta lenses, both just say MD 50mm Minolta...neither say Rokkor. Will they be compatible with the SRT 202..or do I need to look for the MC Rokkor lenses.?

Nice video! How does this camera meter if it doesn't do that when you press the DOF button? I mean if you have set aperture to f/8, but that does not stop down the lens (as I understand what you mentioned), then how does the camera meter for f/8 at f/1.7?

I don’t see the link for the battery, did you post that?

Did I miss the link to the battery for this camera?

Please, please doa review on the XD!!!

whats the purpose of the battery?

You want to really get great photos. Track down a Minolta 35-70 ` 2 step" lens. Seperate focus and zoom. I have that lens and I really love that lens

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