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Most economicThe most visible cosmetic wear and the most lived-in vintage character.
Quick camera specification guide and FAQs
The Essentials
Every grade is restored and fully functional; the difference is cosmetic condition.
The most visible cosmetic wear and the most lived-in vintage character.
A balanced amount of cosmetic wear for shoppers weighing looks and character.
The lightest cosmetic wear for the cleanest available finish.
Included: restored camera Minolta Rokkor 50mm f/1.7 fresh batteries included beginner-friendly support 60-day easy returns
Clear answers to the questions camera shoppers ask most.
Yesโespecially if you want exposure to click into place through practice. The match-needle display guides you without taking control away. Cute Camera Co. is here when first-roll questions appear.
No. The mechanical shutter works without power; a battery runs only the meter and is included.
Focus: Manual focus. Exposure: Fully manual. Its meter or an external reading gives guidance, but the final exposure choices stay with you.
It uses standard 35mm film. Color-negative, black-and-white, and compatible slide films all work; ISO / ASA 6โ6400. ISO 400 color-negative film is a forgiving everyday starting point unless the camera notes a narrower recommendation.
The included 50mm f/1.7 is a prime. Minolta SR-mount MC and MD manual-focus lenses fit; later autofocus A-mount lenses do not.
External flash through shoe or PC sync; sync at 1/60 second. When using flash, follow the cameraโs indicated sync speed or automatic flash mode.
Manual loading, advance, and rewind. A 36-exposure roll normally gives 36 full-frame photographs; half-frame and multi-lens cameras divide the roll differently.
It is especially lovely for learning exposure, portraits, travel, and tactile everyday photography. Film stock, light, exposure, lens rendering, developing, and scanning all help shape the final look.
One needle responds to the light meter; the follower circle moves with your aperture and shutter settings. Align them to reach the meterโs recommended exposure.
Light leaks, inaccurate meters, sluggish shutters, tired film transport, and focus problems can stay hidden until a roll is developed. A lovingly restored Minolta SRT-101 lets you begin with confidence and spend your attention on the memory in front of the lens.