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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 MD Rokkor-X 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 to learn exposure. The meter gently guides you while shutter speed, aperture, and focus remain in your hands. Cute Camera Co. is here when first-roll questions appear.
No. The mechanical shutter works without power; the 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 fixed prime. Minolta SR-mount MC and MD manual-focus lenses are compatible; later autofocus A-mount lenses are not.
External flash through hot 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 long-term everyday use. Film stock, light, exposure, lens rendering, developing, and scanning all help shape the final look.
CLC stands for Contrast Light Compensator. The system reads different areas of the frame and combines them, helping the match-needle meter cope with uneven lighting.
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-201 lets you begin with confidence and spend your attention on the memory in front of the lens.