A look at the incredibly popular Minolta SRT 101, the good, the bad, and an alternative. Website: gideonliddiardphotography.com/ Instagram: / gideon.liddiard Facebook: / gideonliddiardphotography
A very well thought through review, especially in terms of the two sides to the build quality. I bought one recently from ebay for £38 including delivery. It was in near mint condition and included 50mm f1.7 and 135mm f3.5 Rokkor lenses (also near mint) plus a cheapo flash unit. An absolute bargain! However, while playing with it the other week, the shutter release button suddenly locked up and it is now unusable. I took the top off and couldn't see anything obviously broken (including broken string), but I'll have to take another look. Anyway, it is a sample size of one, so I'm certain not saying that all 101s will go the same way, but it is annoying.
A very well thought through review, especially in terms of the two sides to the build quality. I bought one recently from ebay for £38 including delivery. It was in near mint condition and included 50mm f1.7 and 135mm f3.5 Rokkor lenses (also near mint) plus a cheapo flash unit. An absolute bargain! However, while playing with it the other week, the shutter release button suddenly locked up and it is now unusable. I took the top off and couldn't see anything obviously broken (including broken string), but I'll have to take another look. Anyway, it is a sample size of one, so I'm certain not saying that all 101s will go the same way, but it is annoying.
No problem! I have one of each! LOL
Yes, you can have everything. The SR-T 102 does have the aperture in the viewfinder.
Does it also have the mirror lock up?
@@Whywas6scared The early models do.