Minolta SRT101 + Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7 | SLR Film Camera + Lens | Excellent

Brand: Minolta

Condition: Used

Name: Minolta SRT101 + Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7

Type: 35mm Manual Focus Single Lens Reflex Film Camera Kit

Type of Film: 35mm Film

CPB Body Code: VS4

Lens Mount: Minolta SR Mount

Battery: 1 × LR44

Condition: Excellent

The Minolta SRT101 (VS4), paired with the Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7, has been inspected, repaired, and tested by CPB Darkroom and is in excellent working condition. The camera functions mechanically as intended, with all buttons, dials, shutter speeds, and film transport mechanisms operating correctly. The built-in TTL light meter has been tested and is functioning accurately, providing reliable exposure readings for everyday shooting.

The included Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7 lens has been cleaned and is in excellent working condition. The optics are clean and free from significant optical defects, while the focus and aperture rings operate smoothly and precisely, delivering reliable mechanical performance.

Cosmetically, both the camera body and lens are in excellent condition, showing only very minor signs of wear consistent with careful use. The viewfinder has a few small stain patches that are visible while composing but do not interfere with normal viewing or affect the photographs recorded on film. The images shown depict the exact camera and lens you will receive.

Introduced in the 1970s, the Minolta SRT101 is regarded as one of the finest fully mechanical 35mm SLRs ever produced. Renowned for its robust all-metal construction, bright viewfinder, and dependable TTL metering system, it offers a straightforward and rewarding manual shooting experience. Paired with the Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7, this kit delivers excellent sharpness, natural colour rendition, and pleasing background separation, making it ideal for portraits, street photography, documentary work, travel, and everyday photography.

This camera uses standard 35mm (135) film, producing images in the 24 × 36 mm format.

This is a complete bundle, and the camera body and lens are not available for separate purchase.

Camera and lens kits sold by CPB Darkroom are inspected for shutter accuracy, metering response, film transport reliability, optical clarity, and overall mechanical functionality. Any cosmetic or functional notes are clearly described and reflected in the condition grade.

The sample images shown were made using this exact camera and lens combination, offering a true representation of its rendering, lens performance, and overall image quality.