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Originally aimed at serious amateur photographers, the SRT-Super has all of the features you could need in a manual SLR camera. Build quality is legendary (both inside and out). No surprise that Minolta sold a million of them. Released to improve upon the lovely SRT-101, the SRT-Super (also known as the SRT-102) addded the following features: Viewfinder display of your selected lens aperture Focusing screen rangefinder patch to make focusing more accurate Multiple exposure capability With a solid metal body the camera can operate without batteries (only the light meter needs them). It has one of the largest and brightest viewfinders in an SLR (that puts many later cameras to shame), making it great for composing your photos and capturing great images. We also stock a selection of lenses and accessories for this camera - click HERE to view and expand your system. We also occasionally have examples of the original Minolta leather case for these cameras. Click here. Pushing the shutter button is particularly satisfying, with a lovely smooth release movement. The viewfinder has a display of shutter speed at the bottom, with the right side having a needle that indicates if exposure is correct. Simply change the shutter speed or aperture to align two needles and set the correct exposure. At the top of the viewfinder the selected lens aperture is shown. The camera’s light meter measures exposure through the lens using twin sensors for accuracy. There is a huge range of Minolta lenses of different eras that can all be used on this camera. The camera has a depth-of-field preview button so that you can check before taking photo, plus a self-timer. Specifications Shutter speeds from 1/1000 – 1s + B Manual exposure control with ‘match-needle’ viewfinder metering Shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder Depth-of-field preview Self-timer Comes complete with Minolta Rokkor 50mm f/1.4 or 55mm f/1.7 lens (options) Takes 1x SR44 battery (supplied) Condition Body in excellent condition with a few light scratches from use Viewfinder and lens are bright and clear Fully tested with all functions in working order including shutter / film winding / meter

Originally aimed at serious amateur photographers, the SRT-101 has all of the features you could need in a manual SLR camera. Build quality is legendary (both inside and out). No surprise that Minolta sold a million of them. Released to compete with similar cameras of the era (e.g. the Canon FTb), the SRT-101 is part of a small group of cameras manufactured with build quality in mind, rather than the use of cheaper components. With a solid metal body the camera can operate without batteries (only the light meter needs them). It has one of the largest and brightest viewfinders in an SLR (that puts many later cameras to shame), making it great for composing your photos and capturing great images. We also stock a selection of lenses and accessories for this camera - click HERE to view and expand your system. We also occasionally have examples of the original Minolta leather case for these cameras. Click here. Pushing the shutter button is particularly satisfying, with a lovely smooth release movement. The viewfinder has a display of shutter speed at the bottom, with the right side having a needle that indicates if exposure is correct. Simply change the shutter speed or aperture to align two needles and set the correct exposure. The camera’s light meter measures exposure through the lens using twin sensors for accuracy. There is a huge range of Minolta lenses of different eras that can all be used on this camera. The camera has a depth-of-field preview button so that you can check before taking photo, plus a self-timer. Specifications Shutter speeds from 1/1000 – 1s + B Manual exposure control with ‘match-needle’ viewfinder metering Shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder Depth-of-field preview Self-timer 2 lens options available (50mm f/1.7 and f/1.4) Takes 1x SR44 battery (supplied)   Condition Body in good condition with a few light scratches from use Viewfinder is bright and clear with a few marks visible Fully tested with all functions in working order including shutter / film winding / meter

A really compact camera with a lovely rounded body that sits very nicely in the hand or in the pocket. Has a cool sliding cover to protect the lens when not in use, and a motorised flash that opens up when needed. Very simple to use point-and-shoot camera. Great for beginners, but capable of excellent results.  Has an LCD screen on top displaying the film counter, flash mode and battery status and a row of buttons for the camera controls. Features: Autofocus / auto film loading / auto film wind and rewind Built-in flash Self-timer 28-70mm zoom lens Works with standard 35mm film LCD display  Takes a CR123A battery  Great for beginners Condition: In full working order. Body and lens in good condition

The Hi-Matic E is a very easy camera to use from the 1970s, with fully automatic exposure and rangefinder focusing. Just focus the lens, and shoot. It has a standout quality lens that is often mentioned as one of the best of the era. We also include a reprint of the original instruction manual. Features: 40mm f/1.7 lens of exceptional quality Extremely wide shutter speed range: from 1/1000s to 2s Self-timer Automatic flash aperture setting Battery check button Slow shutter speed warning lamp Takes regular 35mm film Uses 2 x regular SR44 batteries using brass adaptors (supplied) Has the same lens as the legendary (and hard to find) Minolta HiMatic 7SII. A beautiful introduction to the world of high quality, retro cameras.  Condition: Body and lens in excellent condition with no major marks.

We know that getting into the world of film photography can be a big step, so we have put together a lovely kit to get you started.It has all you need to head out and take film photos, but importantly helps you to take care of your new camera.The kit features the compact but highly capable Minolta HiMatic E rangefinder camera.The camera is fully automatic - just focus and shoot. Really great for beginners or those who want minimal effort. It has a legendary lens (checkout the reviews on the web) for superb photos, and with electronic exposure control can cope with a broad range of lighting conditions.The cameras are all in excellent condition with just a few signs of usage, and come professionally tested and in full working order.The kit includes:- Minolta HiMatic E rangefinder camera- Soft padded bag- 35mm film- Batteries- StrapEverything you need for an enjoyable photography trip !

A very stylish and high quality point-and-shoot from the late 1980s. Very easy to use, with great photo results. Sits beautifully in the hand and a joy to use. Features: 35 mm f/2.8 lens Autofocus (closest focus is 0.85m) Shutter speeds of 1/8–1/625s Automatic programmed exposure Automatic film loading, advance and rewind. Viewfinder indicators for low light and focus confirmation Built-in flash with out of range warning beep / LED Takes standard 35mm films and 2 x AA batteries Weighs just 290g (with batteries) Condition: Body and lens in excellent condition with no major marks. In full working order. Note that some of our stock of this camera has the date-back, which was used to print the date on each photo.

A very simple to use Super-8 camera from Minolta, on sale from 1974-78. The camera is nice and compact and comes with a wrist strap so is great for travelling. See the gallery for a test film shot with this camera. Controls are very clear and simple and the camera has a very clever and unusual feature that sets this camera apart from others: a built-in interval timer. This automatically takes single-frame shots at intervals of 1/2 to 60 seconds (you can set the timing). A great feature for shots of nature (flowers opening), sunrises etc.  Specifications 4x Power zoom (8.5 - 34mm)  Fast f1.2 lens for good low-light performance Automatic exposure control 18 frames per second and single frame Battery check button Macro focusing for close-ups Takes ASA 25-100 daylight film, and 40-160 tungsten Daylight / tungsten filter With it's small size and clear controls this camera is one of the easiest Super-8's out there. Takes 2 x AA batteries. Condition Tested and in full working order  Some scuffs / scratching to the side panels of the camera Clean battery chamber with no battery leakage. Lovely clear lens Comes with original strap.  

A very simple to use Super-8 camera from Minolta. Has a folding hand grip (that holds the batteries) that folds up when not in use for easier portability. See the gallery for a short test video we shot with this camera. Controls are very clear and simple and the specifications include: Power zoom (8.4 - 50mm) with variable speed f1.8 lens Automatic exposure 18 / 32 frames per second and single frame Battery check button Fast / slow zooming speed Screw-in movie light socket Continuous running or single frame control Aperture value displayed in viewfinder Microprism focusing Film remaining indicator in viewfinder Takes ASA 25-100 daylight film, and 40-160 tungsten With it's small size and clear controls this camera is one of the easiest Super-8's out there. Takes 4 x AA batteries. Condition Tested and in full working order Nice clean lens

A rare black example of the Hi-Matic E - a very easy camera to use from the 1970s, with fully automatic exposure and rangefinder focusing. Just focus the lens, and shoot. It has a standout quality lens that is often mentioned as one of the best of the era. Features: 40mm f/1.7 lens of exceptional quality Extremely wide shutter speed range: from 1/1000s to 2s Self-timer Automatic flash aperture setting Takes regular 35mm film Uses 2 x regular SR44 batteries using adaptors (supplied)   Has the same lens as the legendary (and hard to find) Minolta HiMatic 7SII. A beautiful introduction to the world of high quality, retro cameras.  Condition: Body and lens in very good condition. Some light scuffs on the body but no major marks.

One of the last cameras in the legendary Himatic range from Minolta, the HiMatic AF was one of the first autofocus cameras on the market and was released in 1979. This is the upgraded version which also has the ability to imprint the date onto each photo (although the range of Years it can print only goes up to 1995 !). It has a self timer and a pop-up flash, so you can kiss goodbye to those disposable cameras and get a real camera.Takes great photos with the minimum of effort. With auto exposure and autofocus, this is a true point-and-shoot camera that anyone can use.Also, if you pop up the flash it won't let you take a photo until the flash is ready – a useful feature.In good condition and in perfect working order.

The Minolta D10 is a top quality Super-8 cine camera with advanced features for serious movie making. See the gallery for a short test film taken with this camera. Built to compete with the legendary Nikon R10/R8 range it has superb build quality and a stunning 10x zoom lens (f/1.8). This camera comes as a complete set in original D10 hard carry case. Set includes: Minolta D10 camera Battery holder for camera Extension cable Intervalometer accessory (automatically takes a frame at intervals - ranging from 0.5 seconds to 60 seconds). Designed for time-lapse films. Battery holder for intervalometer  Extension release cable. Forehead rest (fits on the top of the camera and improves stability and ease of yse when shooting) The D10 has a range of manual controls for advanced creativity and the ability to deal with a variety of shooting conditions including: 5-stage variable zoom speed (from 2 to 12 seconds for full zoom range) Full viewfinder information: f/stop, exposure warning signal, shutter open / close degree, safe-run signal, film-end signal Exposure override control (+/- 2 stops in automatic exposure mode) Manual exposure control Manual control of shutter opening degree Automatic shutter opening / closing (for fade-out and fade-in) Extremely wide range of film speeds: ISO 16, 25, 40, 64, 100, 160, 150, 400 and 640  Shooting speeds 8, 12, 18, 24, 32, 50 fps (32 and 50 require an additional battery pack) Takes 5x AA batteries Beautiful chrome metal body, with a weight of 1990g. Condition In overall excellent condition Leatherette in good condition with no damage Lovely clean lens All functions working well including the light meter, exposure override, variable shutter, fade-in / fade-out, intervalometer Clean battery compartments

This is a very capable retro compact with auto-exposure and a built in flash. Light to carry and easy to use, it is a great introduction to film photography. Similar in function to the Yashica 35 MF, Flash Fujica and Konica C35 EF. Has zone focusing, and a useful indicator in the viewfinder that shows the focus setting. Features: 38mm, f/2.7 lens Low light warning lamp in viewfinder Electronic Seiko shutter with speeds from 1/450 - 1/4s Weighs just 370g Takes 2 x AA batteries and regular 35mm film. A great choice for a stylish but very capable film camera. Condition: In full working order. Body and lens in good condition with no major marks.

Original leather case for the Minolta SRT-101, SRT-102 etc range of cameras.

Compatible with all Minolta SLRs, this is a powerful zoom lens. Comes with lens cap and rear cap. Condition In reasonable condition optically, with some dust and residue visible. Exterior of lens body in good condition. Focusing / zoom rings and aperture operate smoothly In full working order.

The Minolta D10 is a top quality Super-8 cine camera with advanced features for serious movie making. See the gallery for a short test film taken with this camera. Built to compete with the legendary Nikon R10/R8 range it has superb build quality and a stunning 10x zoom lens (f/1.8). The D10 has a range of manual controls for advanced creativity and the ability to deal with a variety of shooting conditions including: 5-stage variable zoom speed (from 2 to 12 seconds for full zoom range) Full viewfinder information: f/stop, exposure warning signal, shutter open / close degree, safe-run signal, film-end signal Exposure override control (+/- 2 stops in automatic exposure mode) Manual exposure control Manual control of shutter opening degree Automatic shutter opening / closing (for fade-out and fade-in) Extremely wide range of film speeds: ISO 16, 25, 40, 64, 100, 160, 150, 400 and 640  Shooting speeds 8, 12, 18, 24, 32, 50 fps (32 and 50 require an additional battery pack) Takes 5x AA batteries Beautiful chrome metal body, with a weight of 1990g. Condition In overall excellent condition Leatherette in good condition with no damage Lovely clean lens All functions working well including the light meter, exposure override, variable shutter, fade-in / fade-out Clean battery compartments

One of the smallest Super-8 cameras ever sold, this fits into a coat pocket. See the gallery for a short test video we took with this camera. Takes 2x AA batteries, and the battery chamber is nice and clean with no corrosion.This has been fully tested and all functions are working correctly.  Controls are very clear and simple and the specifications include: Manual 3x zoom (9 - 32mm)  f2.0 lens Automatic exposure 18 frames per second  Film remaining indicator on the side of the camera Takes ISO 50 daylight film Manual daylight / tungsten filter control Takes 2 x AA batteries. Condition  Body in reasonable condition with some scratches / scuffs from use In full working order. Clear lens and viewfinder.

Compatible with all Minolta SLRs, this is a nice example of a popular zoom lens. Comes with lens cap and rear cap. Condition No lens mould / fungus / scratches or marks.  Exterior of lens body in greatr condition. Focusing / zoom rings and aperture operate smoothly In full working order.

The Minolta XG-9 is an easy to use SLR with both automatic and manual exposure control. It has both automatic (aperture priority) and manual exposure modes so giving some extra control to the photographer. The viewfinder display shows both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speeds range from 1/1000s - 1s + B.  The top controls include battery check and over / under exposure compensation. In full working order. Lens is clean and clear, with focus ring and aperture rings moving smoothly. A little dust in the viewfinder, and some scuffs on the camera from usage.   Takes 2 x SR44 batteries (included).

This is a Super Albinon 28mm / f2.8 wide-angle lens in excellent condition. Good optics, smooth focus ring and aperture nice and snappy. Fits all Minolta manual focus SLRs (including SRT-101, SRT Super.  

The Minolta XG-1 is an easy to use SLR with both automatic and manual exposure control. It has both automatic (aperture priority) and manual exposure modes so giving some extra control to the photographer. The viewfinder display shows both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speeds range from 1/1000s - 1s + B.  The top controls include battery check and over / under exposure compensation. In full working order. Lens is clean and clear, with focus ring and aperture rings moving smoothly. A few marks in the viewfinder, but otherwise in very good condition.   Takes 2 x SR44 batteries (included).