Features and how to use the Minolta SRT 201

[@hunterphelps4798]

Just discovered my late father’s camera, thank you for helping me learn how to use it :)

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

You’re welcome. If you have any questions, just email me. [e-mail]

[@RavindraNayakch]

Thanks to this video for bringing old photography memories while I was studying in Photography & Photo Journalism at Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts (CAVA) college at Mysore, Karnataka, India. I had been using (still lying with me) Minolta SRT 100 body. Then upgraded to Minolta X-300s followed with Nikon F80s and now using Nikon Z6.

[@isabellalouise212]

Thank you very much for this video! I am just getting into film photography and found this camera second hand. I am looking forward to using it

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

Happy to be of help Isabella. It’s a great camera. I’d be happy to answer any questions you may have.

[@jpforsgren]

@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 Any differences between the 201 and the 202?

[@alian.b.9667]

Thank you! I just found one of these in some old storage boxes and this video was really helpful in figuring out how to use it :)

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

Thank you. Does the meter work?

[@dearmrhobo2153]

It's mi first camera, is great to finally found a video which teaches me how to really used it

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

@@dearmrhobo2153 I’m glad to be of help. Thanks for watching.

[@macfarms]

I have a 201, I guess it's older than this one, seems like a mix of both the 101 and 201.

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

@@macfarms You are correct. Thanks for watching

[@pyromancyglassart8975]

I just acquired an SRT 201. What kind of battery do I need because there was no battery in the camera thank you. I loved the video.

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

Originally it took a 1.35volt mercury battery. They are no longer made. A 1.35 volt Wein zinc air cell will work, but it has a short life. someone once said to use a 1.55 volt S625PX silver oxide battery. If you go that route I would check the meter reading against a known accurate meter. You can even check it against a cell phone meter app. Thanks for watching.

[@MorganPlaysWordle]

I couldn’t figure out what the self timer latch was for, and how to reset it. Thank you!

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

Than you for watching. Glad to be of help Morgan.

[@macbookdieter]

Another thing I like about the 101 is that you can view the aperture numbers inside the viewfinder.

[@henryrogers5500]

Minolta SRT line of film SLR cameras. Can’t beat ‘em! I have the SRT-303. Love it. Great review!

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

Minolta lenses are great too.

[@henryrogers5500]

@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 Oh, they’re just fantastic! I love both color and black and white results I get using Kodak, Ilford and FujiFilm 35mm film with Minolta lenses as well as adapting these lenses to my Sony a6100 mirrorless! Just amazing and so much fun!

[@vasudhakalyankar2220]

I'm doing self portraiture on thi camera and it was hella confusing. this video really helps!

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

@@vasudhakalyankar2220 Thank you. It’s makes feel good to know that one of my videos has helped someone better understand their camera.

[@tiffanywinchester494]

I have just acquired the SRT 201 but looks to be the older model since mine has the CLC in the front. I know the batteries originally used are no longer in the market and I can get a replacement or upgrade to take another type My question is: the battery is only needed for the light meter correct? I could use this camera manually with no batteries and hope for the best with focusing correct?

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

@@tiffanywinchester494 Correct, the battery is only needed for the light meter. Use the split image spot in the center of the viewfinder for focusing. It much easier to achieve focus using it than the outer area. Thanks for watching.

[@leelightfoot1627]

Brings me back to 1980 when I bought one new.

[@GeorgeWBush-gx3zy]

This is a wondeful video that goes into great depth about this camera. However I am slightly confused about the battery. Is it only for the light meter or is it a must have thing to operate the camera?

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

Only for the light meter. Thanks for watching.

[@philmtx3fr]

Simple, reliable and efficient. I was not aware of this clc light exposure mechanism. It s a pity they lost le mirror lock vs srt101 which can be useful. I would prefer the Ftb but Minolta got good optics.

[@jordanfulton5668]

Hey just stumbled across your channel. Inherited one of these among other camera. Equipment. From my late grandfather. As someone who has almost zero. Camera experience could you suggest a channel or videos to help explain how to get. Good pictures. And the ins and outs if all the adjustments and what they do. Thanks in advance subbed

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

Hi Jordan and thank you for watching. Here is a link to part 3 of my 4 part series on 35mm photography for beginners. In the description for part 3 are links to part 1, 2 and 4. I suggest you start with part 1 and view them in order. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Part 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqXHkoqQfa-SoNU

[@davesup5059]

So where does the SRT MC ll come into play. The 201 is identical

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

It was sold in the US at Kmart and JC Penny.

[@plumpmario]

How similar is the 201 to the 202?

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

Very similar. The 102 has CLC metering and aperture visible in the viewfinder, that the 201 doesn’t have.

[@jamesgibson2981]

Hello Jules. Thank you for the excellent tutorial. I recently purchased a 201. My problem is the film advance lever will not move freely. If I press on the shutter button, the arm will move correctly. Also, I am not getting any shutter click when pressing the button. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

Hi James, thank you for your question. I don’t know what that can be. It sounds like the advance lever is not cocking the shutter. Do a Google or KZbin search for your problem. Let me know what you find out. Good luck.

[@mr.orange8211]

Is this camera able to shoot movies or is it just photography? (I know nothing about cameras)

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

It’s a film camera. It will only shoot still images. Only digital cameras can shoot stills and movies.

[@mr.orange8211]

@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 Thanks. Do you know of any decent quality movie cameras that shoot 35mm?

[@alantorres6949]

how do i know ho many exposures i have left? and if i have to set that up how do i do that?

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

The frame counter on the camera is additive. It shows how many images you have shot, so if it indicates 20 and you are shooting on a 36 exposure roll you have 16 frames left.

[@alantorres6949]

@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 does that automatically reset or do you have to somehow wind it back to 0 manually when loading in a new roll?

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

@@alantorres6949 when you open the camera back it resets. Try it without film. Fire off a few shots without film look at the frame counter then open the back. The counter should reset below zero.

[@apfanco]

Hello, I have this camera that I bought years back, a few months back I dropped this camera and it knocked the light meter out of position. Is this fixable? Is there someone that can repair this? Or is my unit toast? Thanks

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

I don’t know. Do a search on Google for Minolta camera repair.

[@nunya9098]

hello, i just bought the minolta srT 201, and when i pull the rewind knob nothing happens. i don't know much about old cameras but the back won't open at all and i have no idea how to fix it

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

While pulling up on the rewind knob try pulling the back open. It’s possible the seals are deteriorated causing the back to stick. Let me know how you make out.

[@nunya9098]

​@@julesvuottosphotofocus4696 unfortunately that didn't work, it won't lift at all

[@CHAD-RYAN]

@@nunya9098 i had the same problem, then i realized i wasnt pulling it hard enough. Dont pull super hard, but pull it harder than probably what you have been.

[@blancaojedac5625]

Hello! I'm from Mexico and I found someone selling one never being used. Do you think it's a good idea buying It? Time ago, I had a minolta but I don't remember which one.

[@pyromancyglassart8975]

Thanks so much for this

[@quesgray3423]

Are there any usb on the camera so I can transfer it to my laptop?

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

The Minolta is a film camera, no USB.

[@quesgray3423]

So how would I be able to print it?

[@quesgray3423]

I found a digital scanner for film.

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

@@quesgray3423 you can have the film scanned after it is developed. Most labs do that and they can put the images on a CD or online.

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

@@quesgray3423 That will work.

[@GreenEyedLady76]

can always rely on ya, Jules 🤙🏼

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

Thank you

[@heshiebee]

Great video!

[@maebrando]

I know this vid is old but my film does not want to grab for anything

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

Are you saying it’s not catching onto the take up spool? If so make sure you completely push it into one of the slots in the spool.

[@tiffanywinchester494]

I have just acquired the SRT 201 but looks to be the older model since mine has the CLC in the front. I know the batteries originally used are no longer in the market and I can get a replacement or upgrade to take another type My question is: the battery is only needed for the light meter correct? I could use this camera manually with no batteries and hope for the best with focusing correct?