Minolta SRT 101 35mm Camera Body, Chrome (Version 1A with All Black Speed Dial, Single Slot Spool) Review

The Minolta SRT 101 is a classic 35mm manual focus SLR body from the early 1970s, now available as a used chrome body from KEH in excellent condition. This Version 1A features an all-black speed dial and single-slot film spool, making it a specific early variant of the SRT 101 line. Built for Minolta's MC and MD mount lenses, the SRT 101 offers through-the-lens metering via a CLC (contrast light compensator) system and a durable mechanical shutter that requires no battery to fire.

For film shooters looking to enter or expand their Minolta manual-focus kit, this body represents an affordable and reliable workhorse. KEH's excellent grading suggests minimal wear and full function, which matters for a camera approaching fifty years old. At $139, it sits in the budget-friendly tier of vintage SLR bodies, though availability and condition can fluctuate with the used market. Without user reviews to inform reliability or handling specifics, prospective buyers should rely on KEH's condition grading and their own familiarity with vintage mechanical cameras.