How to Use Minolta SRT 101 Film Camera, Complete Walkthrough!
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If you want know how use:
- Check Deep of Field
- Use Light Meter
- Mirror Lock-Up
- Set Aperture
- Set Shutter Speed
- Set ISO
- Load Film
- Insert and Check Battery
- Self Timer
- Focusing
- Detaching and Mount Lens
- Unload Film
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this video is perfect! I inherited this camera from my grandpa who died back in the 80s. we never met but this was his camera and he cherished it! I recently decided to start using it, and this video taught me everything I needed to know to get started. I'm on my 5th roll of film now, and I'm hooked! thank you so much!!
Hello Hanna,
Thanks for your comments and thanks for share with the community your story.
Good luck with your pics!
I have a similar story!
I had one of these back in the 90s. Took it everywhere I went. Like Richie Valens w his guitar. Took a lot of black & white. Bought lenses, filters, tripods, etc. Showed it some love. Don't remember what happened to it 🤔 😪
@@robzilla730 There very affordable on ebay now.
Watched several tutorials on this camera as I'm awaiting delivery of an old srt101, and this was much shorter and informative than the others. Thanks for helping me get started, my first fully mechanical camera, looking forward to learning how to take real pictures instead of a phone, going to watch more of your constant, as I prefer subtitles and seeing how you actually do things hands on, respect and thanks! 👍🏻🙂
Hi Dean,
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much. I can’t express how much I am grateful for this video
Wow...a real throwback for me...this was my first SLR back in 1972!
Thank you for the tutorial! I've recently inherited my Grandpa's old SRT 303b and I'm looking forward to shooting with it!
Hello Onft,
Congrats, it's a great camera!
Good luck with your pics and don't forget to subscribe to the channel!
this was so useful for me, I bought this camera recently, thank you for making this channel!!!
Hi Erika,
Thanks for your comments, which encourages me to keep working, congrats for your new camera, and good luck with your pics!
@Erika Heinrich Servus! Wie machst Du das mit der Batterie für den eingebauten Belichtungsmesser? Den benötigten Typ gibts ja leider schon seit 20 Jahren nicht mehr...
@@v-g-z3689 Substitutes for PX-13 or PX-625 of 1.35v can be found on Amazon,
or if you use a 1.5 v L1560 battery, the light measurement is probably overexposed in 1 or two steps, you would have to do some test roll to determine the degree of overexposure that this battery gives to always have it in mind when taking the photos.
@@photographyandmore True, with a little experimenting one can make it work somehow. Still, not an optimal result, but possible.
Thank you so much for this video! I got this camera from my father-in-law as a gift and I have to learn all the basics.
Hi Ana008,
Thanks for you comments, that encourage me to keep working!
My grandfather passed away when I was 1 half and my mom just found this today cleaning out the closet’s I’m excited to try it out! My grandma said he left all these cool antiques for me !
Thanks for showing us how to use this camera. It’s fascinating.
Hi Cassey's Life And Everything in Between,
Thanks for your comments and do not miss the new videos I'll be uploading!
This was my Dads old camera. Mom found it in his things and gave it to me since I'm the shutter bug in the family. I remember him using it back in the 70's. Anyways, I look forward to cleaning it up and trying it out now. Thank You.
Hello Tim,
Photography usually brings us beautiful memories, that is one of its functions, hopefully you can use your dad's camera again.
Thanks for sharing and good luck with your pics!
Gonna buy one tonight. I’ve been wanting to shoot film since high school. Finally gave in.
Thank you so much, just got my Minolta! this was very useful.
Hi Diana,
It's great to know that you find useful the video, congrats for your Minolta, and good luck with your pics!
Just bought a srT 101 for $35 at a estate sale and this video helped me get the film out safely thanks I had no idea how to operate this puppy
Hi GraysonEmory,
Thanks for your comments, I'm glad you found this video helpful.
Thank you so much.i got this camera at a yard sale years ago and never knew how to work it! Now I’ve bought a battery and some film so I can finally use it!! Your video really helped.
And? Did it work out for you? Have you developed the films yet?
How do you like it
You can use it without a battery. The battery is only for the light meter.
My Minolta is finally coming in a few days and i’m so excited to start shooting with it
Hello xSnail,
Thanks for share and good luck with your pics!
Thank you for the video.
I got this camera from my mum.
Now i ll try it myself.
My friend literally gave me this camera today I guess it was in the crawl space and I fell in love with it!! So this educated me so much thank you!!!!
Hello Jess,
Thanks for your comments!
And good luck with your pics.
Literally what happened to me
This was mad useful, thank you so much.
Hello Tshidiso,
Thank you for your comments!
I am glad that you have found the video useful.
This is a PERFECT video, thank you
Hi David,
Thanks for watching and for your comments!
Thank you! I just got this camera and learn from this video 😃
Hi CJW,
It's too glad for me know that you found this video useful.
I still have my Minolta SRT303 I bought in Germany almost 50 years ago!
This is awesome. Thank you so much!!!
Thanks for the nice video! Easily answers my questions on using the camera!
Fantastic video, thank you for the detailed walkthrough
Hi Chubble Telescope,
Glad it was helpful!
Amazing video ty! Super helpful and informative!
Hi Saint The Barber,
Thanks for your comments, it's great to know you found it useful!
Great video used it as refresher highly recommended
Hi Wayne,
Thank you for your comments!
Thank you very much! Fantastic presentation!
Hi Elena,
Thanks for your comments!
this video is so helpful, thanks so much!!
Hi Sen,
Thanks for your comments!
Excellent job on this very informative video. No waisted time jabbering about irrelevant crap. Thank you!
Hi Steven King,
Thanks for your comments, it's great to know you found it useful!
My first 35 mm SLR purchased in 1975. Still an excellent camera.
Hello Garold,
Made to last with quality.
Muchas gracias por el video tan completo amigo, mucho exito! :D
Great video. Thank you.
Hi David,
Thanks for your comments, that encourage me to keep working!
Ihave the 201, 200, 201 qnd several X series Minoltas. Solid cameras with great lensrs!
Hello ghw7192,
Thanks for share with us your experience!
Just found this for 3$ (!!) looking forward to using it, thanks for the video.
Hello Lucas,
That's a great price for amazing camera.
It's good to know that you found this video useful!
Good luck with your pics!
Honestly a great introduction to this camera. Thank you.
Hi Michael Edwards,
Thanks, it's great to know you found it useful!
appreciate it! really usefull, mine doesnt do the aperture thing, should i be worried?
perfecttttttttt tksss for hep me out!!! your videos is very explicative !!!!!
Hi! Today I went to the thrift store and I saw this camera, I wanted one for so long and I finally founded one that I liked and that was not overpriced. My friends and I tried getting this camera to work with like 10 videos but it was unsuccessful. However we came to your video and it helped us so much, we got it to work. Also we called you Jerry during the video because we thought it was a fun name and you seemed like a fun guy. Thank you so much for helping my friends and I !! You improved our sleepover so much !!
Hi,
I'm glad that you and your friends found this video useful and were finally able to get your camera working.
Thanks for your comments!
Great vid thank you
Hello Paul,
Thank you for your comments and watching my channel!
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Planning to get a Minolta SRT101 as my first ever SLR. This video so far has been so useful and informative to me. Can I ask what’s the purpose of the mirror? The mirror lock-up and such? And how and why should I operate/mind it? Thank you!
HI Ashal,
The purpose of the mirror allows us to see through the viewfinder the image that enters through the lens.
When we press the shutter button, the mirror rises and lets the light pass directly onto the film to record the image.
Mirror lock is only used when taking long exposures.
Should we push the aperture button to shoot? Thank you.
An excellent video! Who is the music by? That synth bass is kicking!!!
sounds like Arcade Fire
Very in-depth and informative video. Thank you. Could you please let me know what the little push button next to the battery slot does? I push it in and click the shutter button and it pops back out, but don't really know what it's doing. Thank you.
Hello Supreet,
That is the rewind button, we need it to rewind the film, you can see how use it in this section 9:33
@@photographyandmore Got it...Thanks....not sure how I missed this part on your video though.
pick up 2 old cameras for 25$
this one being 1 of them. im loving the functionality! everything so analog and works! i hope the photos come out okey!😎🤙
Hi,
In this digital world, going back to analog equipment from time to time becomes a kind of oasis.
Can you please make a video on how to use it with the national flash?
Thanks for the video! Remembered I had this camera and wanted to relearn how to use it. PX 13 batteries are no longer around. any good recommendations to replace the battery?
Hello snuzzemaut,
The MRB625 battery can be a good replace for the PX 13 battery.
What’s your recommendation of what the ISO & shutter speed should be on? I was just given this camera as a gift and it’s a total mystery to me
i just scored a srt 101 at a thrift store for $10 & it works 😅
Hello Cheffory,
Congrat!
Great camera at great price!
Thx mate :)
Hi Matthias,
Thank you for watching my channel!
Does it need a working battery to open the back?
Hello! I was wondering which film I should buy? Any recommandation?
very wierd way of loading the film on the take up spool
Can I use a 1,5V battery? Because I can't find the ones you are talking about that are 1,3V.
The self timer on mine wont go all the way back to the starting position. Ive tried to push it back but it just stops at a certain spot. What should i do?
I CAN USE IN MY MINOLTA CAMARA A LENT OF VIVITAR ?
I'm a little confused. If the light meter needle is at the top, does it mean that it is underexposed? On my camera, it seems to go down when I point it towards bright objects or light, which is rather confusing. I'm also using 35mm b&w film, if that helps.
The top is overexposed, but you're right that it isn't exposed correctly. line up the two dials in the viewfinder :)
It makes me so happy to see how many people are buying this camera nowadays 🥹 This is the camera I started with 6 or 7 years ago and it’s still my fav 🥰
Hi,
I agree with you, it's wonderful that these cameras are still being used, thanks for your comments.
Hey very nice and informational Video!!!!
Can I shoot the camera without a battery? Because in my camera (Minolta SR T SC II) the needle in the finder doesn’t move?
Hi Lukas,
The battery is needed by the camera to operate the light meter, so without the battery the needle will not move.
You can shoot the camera without a battery but to have a correct light exposure you would have to use a handheld light meter.
Hi! just a question, how do you solve that battery problem? The correct ones have been out of production for pretty much exactly 20 years now...
Hi V-G-Z,
Substitutes for PX-13 or PX-625 of 1.35v can be found on Amazon,
or if you use a 1.5 v L1560 battery, the light measurement is probably overexposed in 1 or two steps, you would have to do some test roll to determine the degree of overexposure that this battery gives to always have it in mind when taking the photos.
Can somebody help
Im using a 675 battery and using an mr9 adapter, and the thin needle is all the way at the top
Will it not work without a battery?
Hi! I hope you can help me! My boyfriend bought me this camera for Christmas and I’m super happy with it (your video was so useful btw, thankyou!!) but I don’t know which battery I need to buy. The battery that sat in the camera from the previous owner was a 625PX with 1,35V(olt) but on the internet, I can Only find batteries with 1,5V. Does this really matter? Which battery do you use?
Hello Lina,
Actually is too hard to find 1.35V batteries now, you can use 1.5v battery but you should consider the following:
Because it is a slightly higher voltage value, the measurement on the exposure meter will be overexposed, perhaps one or two Exposure values, so you will have to make a compensation when taking the photo, with a little Experience you will know when you reveal the film how many steps it overexposes with that battery.
Hi! Does the needle need to be in the middle to know if the battery is good? Mine seems to be always at the top
Hi Migo,
Not necessarily, being in the middle or above the middle means that the battery is in optimal condition.
Wonder how much these cameras are worth? I had one with lots of accessories back in the day...
Hey I have one of these what film do I need to get for this? Do I just use any 35mm film?
Hi Orille's,
That's correct, this camera uses 35mm film.
what kind of film do you recommend for starting out with this camera?
Hi Calista,
You can start with any 35mm color film, then you can experiment a bit with 35mm black and white film.
Can you still use this without a battery?
If you have a good knowldge about Iso, Shutter speed, Depth of Field, etc, can you still use this functionally with a battery or light meter?
How long does the battery last?
The camera works without a battery, it's just powering the light meter so if you need fully mechanical this does the job
thanks for the video! when you;re setting the shutter speed and advancing the film in the camera, is that film unable to be used for pictures?
Correct - because the film has already been exposed to light. Once you close the door, you can advance the film so that it is unaffected and ready for taking a photo.
Is there a way to reset the film count if it does not reset when you open the back cover?
Hi enoble,
The only way that i know for reset the frame count is open the back cover, maybe you should take your camera with a technician.
Hi my carmera battery button is not moving
If the indicator needle is stuck pointing at the top of the frame, is there any other way to tell how the battery is doing? I need to take mine for a cleaning and repair but in the meantime, I have a separate light meter and would like to continue to shoot with it. What do you think?
I'm having the same problem. Have you found any solutions?
hello! i have this camera with a RMC Tokina 35-105mm lens how do i determine what shutter speed to use? (i’m a complete beginner)
Hello Mars,
You can determine a correct exposure of the light using the light meter 5:16 , make sure that the shutter speeds are not less than 1/60 to avoid blurring the photo.
What kind of battery’s can you use to replace?
did you ever find out by chance? i’ve been out of luck so far
hi what alternative battery I can use if I can’t find PX625?
Hello Bernadeth,
You can use PX13 or MRB625 battery.
hi! my camera back door wont open when i try to lift the film rewind knob because it wont come up, what should i do?
Hi Angelo,
That sounds like a mechanic issue, I suggest take the camera to the service center.
Great video
Hi Nchangwi Judith,
Thanks for your comments, this drives me to continue making videos about photography!
Photography And More you are welcome
Hey, so I have a question. I have this exact camera but my film photography class is requiring a 35mm SLR camera with manual controls and a 50mm lens. But I don’t know if this camera is the camera required. So could you tell me if the camera I have now is the same as what is required for my class, please?
Hi Amelia,
The Minolta SRT 101 camera is a 35mm SLR camera that has manual controls, so I think it is compatible with the characteristics that are asking you for your photography class.
Photography And More Ok, thank you so much!
stupid question but i recently inherited this camera from grandpa but i think mine is broken because the shutter don’t work … i don’t know if it requires film for the shutter to actually work but the lever to wind the film doesn’t go all the way u need to press the shutter button for it to work and even then the button clicks but nothing happens. any idea why this is ? could it be that i don’t have any film in it? i still need to buy some for it but i’m trying to figure out if it’s broken or not so i buy film for it.
Hi Sari,
It is not necessary for the camera to have film or a battery to shutter.
It's a camera problem that maybe a good technician can fix.
Great tutorial, i was wondering if Loopacell 625A PX625A LR9 V625U PX625 1.5V 10 Batteries would also work? if not what exact brand would you recommend. thank you:))
Hi Yasmine,
The batteries you mention can also work in this camera.
Thanks for your comments.
@@photographyandmore thank you so much! have a nice day^.^
@@yasminez158 Thanks!
@Mike Zielinski this was very helpful thank you!
can anybody help me out and drop a link/tell me what battery this camera takes?? thanks so much!! great video :) can’t wait to start shooting with this camera!!
Px 625, which isn't made any more, so you could use a lr44 or a 675 and use an o ring or a brass mr9 adapter to make it fit
So to unload film i have to hold the rewind button all the way through?
Hi Ale,
If you do it once and the button remains submerged, it is more than enough to be able to rewind the film.
I just bought this at the pawn shop. Is it a good camera?
Hello Precios,
Congrats for your new camera!
It is a good camera.
I didnt understand Which is the check mark for the needle
Hi Ο Ινδιάνος,
The checkmark is the needle without a little circle, and the follow-up needle is the needle with a little circle that you can see into the viewfinder
Do you need to have a battery in the camera in order to see through the viewfinder on the back? i dont have a battery in mine and i cant see through it.
Hello Kondaks,
As far as I remember it is not necessary, maybe the mirror got stuck when got up, maybe turning the advance film lever and pressing the shutter button make the mirror return to its initial position.
@@photographyandmore The switch was stuck in the raised position. I was able to get it down after wiggling it a little bit and pushing up on the mirror with my finger... dome dirt must've gotten into it and jammed it. Thank you for the help!
@@kondaksgasmasksandgaming910 I'm glad you were able to solve your problem!
hey what camera film did you use
Hi Mia,
This camera uses 35mm film.
What type of battery is it like the size or type
Hi TEA,
This camera uses a PX-13 or PX-625 battery or eqiv.
Can the camera function without the battery? I can adjust the light setting myself, does it still function if I don't have a working battery? can't find one where i live :(
Hello Mohamed,
Fortunately, this camera can shutter without a battery, if you use it without a battery the only thing you will not be able to use is the exposure meter, but this can be solved by using a handheld exposure meter to read the exposure.
@@photographyandmore Thank youuuuu
Petite questions, est ce que la pile est nécessaire a l’appareil photo ou je peux m’en servir correctement sans ?
Merci
L'appareil photo peut obturer même sans la batterie, la batterie est nécessaire pour que le posemètre fonctionne, le posemètre sert à une exposition correcte à la lumière.
@@photographyandmore merci beaucoup ça me rassure je vais acheter un posemètre ou il y a des applis qui fonctionne ça peut être pas mal 😀
What does the dial on the back do??
Hi Brandon,
It serves to remind us what the ASA value (ISO) is the film that we have loaded into the camera, it does not have a technical function or controls anything inside the camera, it is just a reminder, to use it, just turn it to the ASA value that you need.
@@photographyandmore thank you!!
I can't get the battery door open is there another way of opening it??
Hi Abigail,
I've seen some stuck battery covers, sorry but I don't know how to open it.
Anyone else who can help us?
Utiliza un clips de los que tienen plástico quítale un poco para que entre a los orificios pequeñitos que tiene y trata de usarlo como un destornillador.
what happens if the battery chamber cover won’t open?
Hi dork xx,
If it is not possible to open the battery cover, you cannot change or insert a new battery, so the meter will not work.
So you would have to help you with some portable light meter to use that camera.
Photography And More will the camera still work without batteries? I bought mines yesterday
@@johnpalcon7570 Yes, the camera will still work, but the meter itself will not. You can still shoot just fine, but I'd recommend downloading a lightmeter app to your phone.
I have minolta srT101b, what’s the pellicule for this one please?
Hi Vic,
Uses 35mm film.
@@photographyandmore ok thanks and mine is srt101b but is the battery the same? cause here I can’t find any 625
My light meter don't work correctly 😭 the battery it's ok, but the light meter don't move if it's on. There is one way to fix it?
Hi Jorge,
You can try cleaning the terminals in the battery chamber if this doesn't work take it to a specialized technician.
My dad recently handed this camera down to me but i need some help..wha kind of film do i use
You would use 35mm Film.There’s many options on the market and you can usually find good bundle deals. Remember that unlike a digital camera, you choose your ISO with the film you buy and it can’t be adjusted like a digital camera . So essentially certain films work better with certain surroundings .
Fuji Velvia is popular but many don’t like the bright, saturated colors and it’s very expensive.
Hi Amez W,
If you like black and white photography you can try with Kodak Tri X Pan 400.
Hey Friends, I have the body but I don’t have a lens. Will any Minolta Lens work on this body ? Thank you for your help !!
Hello Roger,
All lenses that have a mount known as MC or MD are compatible.
The lens mount, contrary to common belief, is actually called the “SR” mount, not the “MC” or “MD” mount. The terms MC and MD relate to different series' of Minolta lenses, with different features. All of the lenses, however, use the SR mount.
@@photographyandmore Thank you so much for your help!! Much appreciated!
@@aerosnout Thank you for watching my channel!
Такой же как pentax k1000.
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Any legit link to get this camera? It seems like everyone on ebay and mercari is selling crappy non functioning SRTs.
I would say your best bet is through offer up. I managed to buy 2 Minolta SRT nerd for 30$ (both fully functioning)
I cant get my camera to focus. It’s so blurry. Maybe I need to switch it out?
I did have to! So clear!! Thank you so much.
@@rox3236 Good to know you were able to fix the problem, good luck with your photos!
how do you develop the photos?
Hi Lizbeth,
When all frames are exposed rewind the film and take out from the camera.
In some places like photography shops still developing and printing or scanning this kind of film.
Photography And More ok thanks!