Here we have a vintage SLR camera from Minolta - the SR-T 101. This is the MLU (mirror lock up) version of the SRT family and features the early black dial.

It comes with the classic Minolta MC Rokkor PF 55mm F/1.7 fast prime lens and lens cap, as well as its original box, sales tag, packing bag, and Minolta-branded Silica packet.

The camera is fully functional, comes with a new battery, and is ready to produce another lifetime of fantastic photos.

It features all the wonderful assets of the SRT line, as well as a number of important improvements, such as a full information viewfinder (showing light meter reading, shutter speed, and aperture), stop down lever for DOF preview, and extremely reliable build quality.

This camera has been thoroughly tested, and is fully functional. The battery compartment, film compartment, mirror box, and focus screen are all clean and free of dust, corrosion, or damage. The viewfinder shows some dust typical to a camera of this vintage, but this does not impact use or images. The exterior cosmetics are very good with some signs of wear to the body and screws. All dials, levers, and switches actuate exactly as they should, and with typical Minolta mechanical precision.

The light meter works perfectly, and is powered by readily available batteries.

The included lens is a wonderful fast prime lens of the highest quality. The Minolta Rokkor series is well-known for producing amazing bokeh, contrast, color, and superior image quality. This fast prime example will offer exceptional low-light shooting capabilities, produce fantastic bokeh, and be incredibly sharp when stopped down. The 50mm focal length is the perfect standard for all kinds of general purpose photography, from street photography to landscapes, from snapshots to action, from portraits to architectural shooting.

Cosmetically and mechanically the lens is in fantastic condition. The glass elements are free of fungus, balsam separation, haze, and all other optical aberrations. The aperture blades are snappy and free of oil. Focus throw is smooth and perfectly weighted, and the aperture ring clicks into its detents with precision.

Minolta SR-T 101 features:

• Single lens reflex camera with through-the-lens CLC metering

• Meter sensitivity EV 3 to EV 17 at ASA 100

• Film speeds ASA 6-6400

• Fully mechanical cloth focal plane shutter with speeds from 1-1/1000 sec plus B

• Flash Shutter speeds 1-1/60 sec

• Oversized quick return mirror for no image cut-off even with supertelephoto lenses

• Exposure control needle and selected shutter speed visible in viewfinder

• Flash synchronisation (X and FP)

• Fine microprism focusing with Fresnel lens

• Automatic reset film counter

• Accessory shoe (cold)

• Depth of field preview button

It will be shipped immediately and packaged securely to ensure safe and timely delivery.