Features and how to use the Minolta SRT 201

I explain all the features and how to use the 35mm film camera the Minolta SRT 201 a direct defendant of the Minolta SRT 101.
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[@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.

[@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]

[@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?

[@macbookdieter]

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

[@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.

[@heshiebee]

Great video!

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@GreenEyedLady76]

can always rely on ya, Jules 🤙🏼

[@julesvuottosphotofocus4696]

Thank you

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.