Minolta SRT-201 | 35mm Film Camera
Category: SLR
The Minolta SRT-201: Beginner Friendly SLR Camera
The Minolta SRT-201 refined a beloved manual SLR into a camera that could teach, travel, and last for years, and we’ve lovingly restored this one so it can grow from your first roll into an old friend.
Perhaps the first and maybe last film camera you will ever buy. The Minolta SRT-201 is an absolute classic 35mm film camera gives you complete creative control while its built-in light meter gently points you in the right direction. That is exactly what makes the Minolta SRT-201 such a wonderful introductory film camera.
Introduced in 1975 as an updated version of the much-loved Minolta SRT-101, the SRT-201 was built during an era when cameras were expected to feel substantial, work dependably, and stay with their owners for years. Its beautifully mechanical controls, solid construction, and satisfying shutter make every photograph feel a little more intentional.
Why You’ll Love It
- A Wonderful First Manual Camera: The clear match-needle light meter helps you learn exposure without leaving you completely on your own.
- Photography That Finally Makes Sense: See how aperture and shutter speed work together while creating real photographs—not practicing in a menu or simulator.
- A Classic 50mm Lens: The included Minolta MD Rokkor-X 50mm f/1.7 lens is perfect for portraits, travel, everyday life, lower-light photographs, and beautifully soft backgrounds.
- Works Without Batteries: The mechanical shutter can take photographs without battery power. The included battery operates only the light meter.
- Simple, Tactile Controls: No screens, charging, or distracting menus—just the wonderfully satisfying experience of making a photograph by hand.
- Built for Real Adventures: Its substantial construction gives the SRT-201 the reassuring feel of a camera made to be used and enjoyed.
- Room to Grow: The Minolta SR lens mount gives you access to an extensive family of celebrated Minolta MC and MD Rokkor lenses.
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Restored with Love at Cute Camera Co: Every Minolta SRT-201 is lovingly restored by the Cute Camera Co. team so it works just like it did back in the summer of 1975.
What’s Included
- Restored Minolta SRT-201 with 50mm lens
- Fresh batteries
- Beginner-friendly support from Cute Camera Co.
- 60-day easy returns
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