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Minolta SR-T MC User manual
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- Minolta
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- Minolta SR-T MC
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- English
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The Minolta SRT MC-ll is a top-quality single-lensreflex precision
designedand built to give you greater speedand ease of operation and
handling.Accurateexposureis yours by simplyaligningneedlesin the finder
or adjustingmanuallyas you prefer. Light meteringis by Minolta'sexclusive
CLC (Contrast Light Compensator)system through the lens for most
satisfactoryresultsin most lightingsituationswithout adjustmentsor special
techniques.The SRT MC-ll is alsoan integralpart of the MinoltaSLR system
and usesall interchangeablelensesand applicablesystemaccessoriesfor more
versatilityin advancedor specializeduse.
Beforeusingyour camerafor the first time, study this manualall the way
through - or at leastall the sectionsneededto coveryour own photographic
needs.As you read,loadbatteriesand handleyour SRT and acquaintyourself
with its parts and features.Then load it with film and proceedto actual
picture taking. In this way, you can take good photosand beginto realizethe
broad potentialof your SRT right from the start. Be sureto keepthis manual
for referencelateras necessary.
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MAIN FEATURES
Su perior through-the-tens exposure system Direct-Contact "Hot Shoe"
o Exposure readingsare taken with the lens at This accepts either cordless units or conven-
full aperture for greatest metering accuracy tional ones with cords and provides X-type
and clearest,brightest viewing and focusing. flash synchronization.
o Meter and follower needles visible in the
viewfinder show correct or adjusted expe World-renowned Minolta lenses
sure at a glance with any shutter-aperture MD or MC lenses permit full-aperture TTL
combination. operation with the SRT MC-ll, while any other
r Since only the light to strike the film is interchangeableRokkor ever made can be used
measured, there is no need to compensate with the stopdown method. Either way, you
f or f ilters, greater-than-normal extension, benefit from top Minolta quality, computer
and so on. design,and exclusiveAchromatic coating.
o The exclusive CLC metering system com-
bines advantagesof spot and averagingtypes Complete system accsssories
to yield optimum exposure without special A full line of over 150 quality Minolta and
adjustments even in highcontrast lighting adapted Leitz accessoriesmakes for maximum
situations. versatility with your SRT MC-ll.
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NAMES OF PARTS
Hot shoe
Film-advancelever
Shutter-speeddial
Film-speedwindow
Shutter release
Serialnumber
Exposure counter
Back-coverreleaseknob
Film rewind crank
Meter-couplerlug
Aperture ring
Depth-of-field scale
Self-timer lever
Lens-releasebutton
Distancescale
Focusinggrip
Stop-down button
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Rewind key F i lm-cartridgechamber Finder eyepiece Battery switch Shutter curtain Tripod socket Sprocket Batterychamber cover Rewind button Take-up spool Film pressureplateView original page 8
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SUMMARY OF OPERATION
The steps pictured on this page outline use it is to get perfectly exposed pictures with this
of your SRT with match-needle exposure con- camera and are keyed to corresponding sections
trol. They give a general idea of how very easy of the manual for ready reference. This brief
Check battery (seep. 9)
Set shutter and aperture lp. 22l'. in finder (p. 23).
J
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guide may also be useful as a quick refresherfor for the detalled instructions in the rest of this
good results after you have not used the camera ma n ual, wh ich should be thoroughly studied
for some time. lt is not, however, a substitute for best results.
-ffi lm properly; close cover
(p. 15).
neleaseshutter(p. 29). poweroff (p. 101. and removef ilm (p.30).lQ I trurn l2RewindView original page 10Page 11 · Read text
BATTERY AND POWER
The meter in your SRT MC-ll is powered by 2. After wiping terminals with a clean, dry
a 1.35v "button{ell" mercury battery, Ever- cloth and handling only by the edges,insert
eady EPX-625 or EPX-13 or equ ivalent. one of the specified batteries plus (+) side
Installing battery out into the chamber.
1. Using a coin or similar object, turn the 3. Replace the cover by aligning it carefully
battery-chamber cover counterclockwise and screwing it in clockwise until secure.
and remove it.
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C A U T I O N mark in the finder as shown, the battery is
o Do not touch the battery terminals with serviceable.
moist or dirty fingers, as this may cause it to Test the battery immediately after installing
become inoperative. it. lf the meter needle does not point as
. lf the camera is not to be used for over a indicated, make sure that the battery is fresh
month, the battery should be removed and and has been inserted correctly.
stored in a cool dry place. The battery should be tested from time to
o Do not discard a mercury battery in a f ire or time thereafter, preferably before starting each
attempt to open or break it. new roll of film and after it has not been used
for a period of time, particularly before startingTesting battery
picture-taking sessionsor trips. A battery will Use your thumb to turn the index of the
generally last for over a year in proper normalbattery switch on the bottom of the camera to
use."8.C." lf the meter needle moves to and
remains fixed within the square battery+heck
CAUTION
Do not leave the switch set at the B.C.
position, as this may cause improper exposure
with the match-needle method and will place
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1 0 Switching meter on and off NOTE
To activate the metering system, move the The metering system does not work correct-
index of the battery switch to "ON." This will ly when the stop-down button is at its stop-
cause the meter needle in the finder to move if down position with MD or MC lensesmounted
there are sufficient light and battery power. on the camera.
When not using the camera, it is advisableto
turn the switch index to the "OFF" position to
prevent needlessbatterY drain.
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Cold -weather operat ion
Batteries by nature tend to decrease in
capacity as the temperature goes down.
lf an old battery is used at temperatures
befow 0" C (32" Fl, the meter ind ication may
not be correct. You should thus replace the
battery with a fresh one before using your SRT
in cold weather. lt may also be a good idea to
carry an extra fresh battery warm in an inside
pocket to exchange with the one in the camera
from time to time as necessary.
Though mechanical operation should be
satisfactory down to considerably lower tem-
peratures, guard against abrupt changes of
temperatureat such levels.
For information about using your SRT at
temperaturesbelow about minus 20"C (-4"F\,
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FILM.ADVANCELEVER AND EXPOSURECOUNTER
1 2 The film-advance lever is designed with 20"
unengaged movement before the beginning of
its engagedstroke to allow swinging it out from
the body so that the right thu mb will f it
comfortably behind it. Continuing to move the
lever in one or more strokes through its engaged
angle of 150" until it springsback advancesfilm
and exposure counter and cocks the shutter for
the next exposure.
When the lever stops part way through its
engaged angle at the end of a film, never
attempt to force it farther. (See p. 30 for
instructions on rewinding and unloading film.)
The exposure counter advances one gradua-
tion for each exposure made. lt will not move
more than one graduation past "36-" The
counter automatically resets for film loading
when the camera back is opened.
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LOADING AND ADVANCING FILM
1 3
2. Leaving the knob pulled out, position a f ilm
cartridge in the chamber with the project-
ing-spool end toward the bottom of the
camera. Then push the back-cover release
1. Pull out on the back-cover release knob knob all the way in, rotating it slightly to do
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1 4
4. Operate the film-advance lever slowly until
the film has began to wind firmly around
3. Insert a place on the film leader about four the take-up spool and the sprocket teeth are
or five sprocket holes from the end behind engaged with holes on both edges of the
one of the tabs on the take-up spool as f ilm. lf the advance lever locks at the end of
shown so that the leader end forms a secure a full stroke during this procedure, release
loop when wound around the spool. the shutter and continue.
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5. Press down firmly on the film with the 1 5
fingers between the sprocket holes and the
edge of the film on the same side as shown.
While doing this to prevent the film from
moving, take up any slack in the cartridge
by folding out the rewind crank and turning
in the direction of the arrow until resistance 6. Close the camera back and push in on it
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7. Releasethe shutter and advance film until FILM SPEED
"1" on the exposure counter dial is aligned
with the index.. Watch the rewind crank
1 6 Each film on the market has an ASA or DIN wh ile doing th is; rotation of the cran k
exposure-index number to indicate its sensitiv- during the full engagedstroke in the direc-
ity to light. For correct match-needleexposure, tion opposite that of the arrow indicates
that film is advancing properly. lf the crank the meter of your SRT MC-ll must be set for
rotates during only a small part of the the effective exposure index of the f ilm in use.
stroke or not at all, repeat steps 1 through
Setting f ilm speed 6 above.
To do this, lift up on the milled ring of the
C A U T I O N shutter-speeddial and turn it until the proper
Film should be handled and loading done in
subdued light - at least shaded from direct
sunlight by the body-
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ASA ind ication appears centered in the f ilm- Memo holder
speed window and locks in that position when Around the ASA/DlN conversiontable is a
the ring is released. Dots between nu mbered convenient frame that can be used to keep
graduations indicate ASA numbers as follows: memos handy with the camera. lt is just the
6 200 right size to hold the f ilm-box end, which can
o 8 o 2SO be insertedas a reminder of the film in use.
o 1 0 o 32O
1 2 400
o 1 6 o 500
. 2 0 o 640
25 800
. 3 2 o 1000
o 4 0 . 1250
50 1600
. 6 4 o 2000
o 8 0 o 2500
100 3200
o 125 o 4000
o 160 o 5000
6400
ASA/D lN conversion scale
A convenient scale for converting D I N to
ASA film-speed ratings is located on the back
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STOP.DOWNBUTTON METERING METHODS
The stop-down button on your SRT enables With Minolta MD or MC lenses, meter-
depth-of-field preview (see p.28) and stop- ing is done with the stop-down button at
down metering (see right) in addition to usual its full-aperture rest position for greatest sensi-
ful l-aperturemetering. tivity and accuracy. The viewfinder thus re-
With this button at its normal outer rest mains at maximum brightness for utmost ease
position, the lens diaphragm remains at full of composing and focusing except at the
aperture for metering regardlessof the f-num- moment of exposure. (Do not push the stop-
ber set by the lens aperture rih9, closing down down button when MD or MC lensesare being
to the preset aperture only at the instant of used normally.)
exposure. Stop-down metering is used for lensesother
Pushingthe button all the way in closesthe than the MD or MC type (seep.35) or for any
lens down to the preset aperture as long as the lens used with non-coupled extension tubes or
button is held there. When the button is reversed as with the Reverse Ring ll (in
released, it returns to its outer full-aperture accordancewith appl icable instructions).
position.
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HOLDINGTHE CAMERA Your camera should be held in a comfort- thumb can conveniently operate the film- able position that will provide suff icient steadi- advance lever. ness.A recommendable way that permits ready The camera may be rotated to a vertical operation of important controls is shown here. position (center) when held th is way, the only To hold the camera horizontally, cradle the difference being that its rewind-crank end will bottom of it in the palm of the left hand with rest an the palm of the left hand. the thumb and index or middle finger on the . Another possibility is to hold it as shown focusing grap of the lens. The thumb and (right). Keeping arms close to the body and middle or ring finger of the same hand can be using your thumb to push the shutter releasein used to turn the aperture ring. Grasp the this way should make for more holding comf ort camera body firmly with the right hand as and stability. lt reduces the chance of arms shown so that the index finger rests on the being struck from behind, which would affect shutter-releasebutton. In this position, the the sharpnessof your pictures at slower speeds.View original page 22
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VIEWFINDER i
20 As you look through the view- I finder of your SRT MC-ll, you can
see:
Q Meter needle (Responds to light)
Follower (Align with meter needle
r correct match-needle exposure.l
(O Metering range limits (Match'
needle exposure will not be correct
when meter needle is outside these.)
@ Battery-check mark (Meter needle
points to this to show sufficient
power when switch on base turned to
"8,C.")
@ Focusing spot, microprism tYPe
For further details, see the follow-
ing sections on exposure control and
focusing, and on battery checking
(p. 9).
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METERINGWITH CLC
Minolta's exclusive CLC ("Contrast Light eyeglasses. Use of a rubber finder eyecup is
Compensator") metering system employs two further recommended when the subiect is in 21
CdS cells mounted on the pentaprism to take shadeand the camera is in sunlight, when bright
separate,overlapping light readings. sidelight falls between eye and eyepiece, or
These cells are circuited so that the reading wtren stopdown metering is used, particularly
of each affects that of the other to automatical- at small apertures.
ly yield optimum exposure in both normal and Besides offering exceptionally long service
most high{ontrast situations. For best results, life and consistent conversion of light to elec-
the photographer should thus generally not trical values, the CdS cells in your SRT, like all
make compensatory adjustment for such differ- others, have characteristics comparable to
ences. One exception is that exposure should human vision. They are able to "see" about the
generally be decreased one to two stops if the same light and color as your eyes and photo
most important subject area is much brighter film can; this is a great advantage for accurate
than the rest of the picture (e.9., is in a exposure. Like your eyes, however, their time
spotlight or shaft of sunlight). Some photo of responsevaries with the intensity of the light
graphers also prefer to increase exposure a half falling on them. lt thus take them a while to
stop or more with a backlighted subject or one become accustomed to low light levels after
whose most important area is considerably exposure to bright light. For accurate exposure,
darker than the area surrounding it. (Exposure you should thus be careful not to point the
adjustment instructions are given on p. 23). camera at very bright natural or artificial light
Though the SRT's special system and finder sources before making exposures. And you
are designed to minimize the effect on the should give your CdS electric eyes a short time
meter of light entering through the f inder to get accustomed to darker conditions, when,
eyepiece under usual conditions, care must be for example, taking pictures in shadow or
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