The XE-7 and XE-5 both have Leica shutter assemblies. The XE line is famous for being co-developed with Leica. Worth a try if you can get your hands on one. These cameras are now expensive collectors items–even broken ones sell for as much as 200.00. The Minolta XK was announced in 1972, representing Minolta’s step into the professional photography market. SR-T 202/303b/SR 505 ( Casual Photophile) ( Down the Road) SR-T 201/101b/SR 101 ( FilmShootersCollective) ( ImagingPixel) – Look for the rare SR-T 201 Ritz edition, black body with a waffled black covering. SR-T 102/303/Super ( Ken Rockwell) ( Imaging Pixel) The SR-T 202 has similar features to the 102 but without mirror lockup. Some consider the SR-T 102 to be the best of the SR-T line because the early models show aperture information in the viewfinder and have mirror lockup. SR-T SC-II ( VMLP 26: Minolta SR-T SC-II-I never saw it coming)īlack SR-Ts are rare and sought after. SR-2 ( VMLP 3: The Minolta SR-2, the Start of Something Big)

SR-3 ( VMLP 7: The Minolta SR-3–The Best Version of the Minolta SR-2?) SR-1 ( Film Retriever) ( TinkeringWithCameras) There are plenty of SR-7 and SR-1 cameras to be had. The SR-3, while not as lauded as the SR-2, is also relatively hard to find. The SR-2 is expensive and hard to find (I saw a broken one go for 100.00+ at auction). Supposedly, the first camera was designated “2” because the CEO considered “2” to be lucky (I cannot substantiate this). The SR-2 was the first Minolta SLR and was released 1958. This section is provided for those who are new to Minolta gear and to photography and need advice on buying their first camera and lenses.īuying Your First Minolta Autofocus Film Camera and Lenses: Advice for Newbiesįixed lens SLR sold from 1961-1963 – VMLP 11: The Minolta ER-Strange Quark

Minolta SR-3īuying Your First Minolta Camera and Lenses I hope this resource list will save time and frustration for others. Some of the information is great and some, of course, is a waste of time. My first efforts to find information about Minolta SLRs were overwhelming and frustrating because there is so much written about these products.

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