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Minolta SR-T MC User manual
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Since the inception of through-the-lens exposure
measu ring for single-lens-reflex cameras, several systems
have been developed. Some "spot" read only a very
small part of the total area. Other systems provide an"average" reading composed of independent measure- tments taken by two cells, which is not accurate in
h igh-contrast situations. t The Minolta SR-T MC has an exclusive type of
circuit (CLC) to provide optimum reading of the entire
picture area regardless of degree of contrast.
In addition to its more accurate exposure meter
system, your Minolta SR-T MC is designed to handle
more easily, with greater speed, than other "through-
the-lens metering" cameras.
The ability to compose, focus, and set exposure
without looking away f rom the f inder makes the
Minolta SR-T MC particularly suitable for professional
photography, when operating speed is often of vital
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CONTENTS
NAMES OF PARTS .....................2 MORE ADVANCED GUIDES
MAJOR FEATURES ...................4 Depth-of-f ield
spEctFtcATtoNS ............... ........5 Lens aperture controls depth-of-field ...... 25
Depth-of-field table of MC Rokkor-X
PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 50mm Fl,4 lens ...................27
f nserting the mercury battery .....................7 Depth-of-field table of MC Rokkor-X
Checking the battery power ...... 9 50mm F2 lens .....28
Loading film .......... ................. 10 Checking the effects of depth-of-field ....... 29
Setting the ASA number (film speed) .......14 lnfrared index ........ ................. 30
ASA/Df N conversion scale .............,.......... 14 Film plane index ........ ............. 30
TAKING PICTURES UNLOADING EXPOSED FrLM .................. 31
TTL with CLC: An unique exposure CHANG|NG LENSES .1.............. SS
measuring system ................. 15
Setting the correct exposure ..................... 16 USING OTHER THAN MC
Shutter speed and aperture settings........... 18 (METE R.COUPLED) LENSES
Focusing the camera ...............20 Auto Rokkor Lenses ............... 35
Hofding the camera .........;....................:,... 21 Manual preset Rokkor Lenses ................... 36
TAKING FLASH PICTURES ....22 CARE AND STORAGE 37
Attaching flash unit ................23
Setting correct exposure .........24View original page 3Page 4 · Read text
Film rewind crank and
back cover release knob
Accessory hot shoe
Pentaprism
Shutter and ASA speed dial
Film advance lever
Shutter release button
Frame counter
Lens release button
Meter coupler
Depth-of-field scale
Diaphragm ring
Distance scale
Focusing ring
Rokkor-X Lens
Diaphragm stop-down button
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Rewind shaft
Film cartridge chamber
Finder eyepiece
Battery switch
Focal plane shutter
Tripod socket
Sprocket
Battery cover
Film rewind button
Film take-up spool
Film pressure plate
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MAJOR FEATURES OF MINOLTA SR.T MC
1. Rapid-Reading Through-the-Lens Exposure
System
a) Exposure readings are taken with lens at full d) Unique positioning of CdS cel ls prevents .i,
aperture for rapid composing and focusing incorrect readings due to light entering
regardless of subject brightness. viewfinder,
b) "Foliower-type" needles in viewfinder show
correct exposure at a glance, with any 3. Direct€ontact "Hot Shoe"
combination of aperture and shutter speed. This accepts either cordless units or conven-
c) Only the light that strikes the film is tional ones with cords. fl, measured, thus eliminating the need to W
compensate for changes in lens focal length 4. World-Renowned Minolta Lenses
or compute exposure factors for filters, a) The wide range of Rokkor-X Lenses offer
' bellows or other lens attachments. top quality with exclusive Achromatic coat- a
I ng.
2, Combines the Advantages of "Spot" and b) Compact, newly computerdesigned Celtic
"Averaging" Exposure Reading Systems lenses are your thrifty choice.
a) Exclusive "CLC" Metering System (Contrast These and other MC lenses permit full-aper-
Light Compensator) maintains extreme ac- ture TTL operation, while any other inter-
curacy regardless of lighting situation, even changeable Minolta SLR lens ever made can
with high-contrast subjects. be used with the stop-down method.
b) Automatically corrects for changes in light
intensity from one section of the picture S. Completesystem Accessories
area to another, thus providing an optimum A full line of quality Minolta accessories
overall reading. makes for maximum versatility with SR-T i
c) Oversize, instant return mirror prevents MC.
image cutoff and incorrect exposure reading
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SPECIFICATIONS OF THE MINOLTA SR-T MC
- 35mm single-lens-reflex camera with through-the-lens exposure metering -
Standard lens MC Rokkor-X 50mm F1.4 (or F2) equipped with meter coupler
Composition: 7 elements in 5 groups (6 elements in 5 groups)
Coating: Achromatic coating
Angle of view: 47o
Diaphragm: Fully automatic
Diaphragm scale: 1.4,2,2.8,4,5.6, B, 11,16 with full and half click-stops
Filter/sl"tademount: @55mmscrew-in
Lens mount: Minolta bayonet mount
Shutter Focal plane type
Speeds: 8,1,112,114,118,1115,113O,1160,11125,'tl2SO,U500and 1/1000sec.
Selector dial: Single, non-spinning, equal-space, click stop dial
Sync. contact: FP (all speeds) and X (up to 1/60 sec.)
Film advance Lever type, quick advance winding with shuttercocking and double exposure prevention
Winding method: Single-or multiple-stroke, with 20o free clearance
' Winding angle: 1500
Frame counter: Automatic resetting counter showing number of exposed frames
Film raruinding: Rapid rewinding with crank
Frame size: 36 x 24mm
Film: Standard 35mm film, 12,20, or 36 exposuresView original page 7Page 8 · Read text
Viewfinder Real-image type through fixed, eye-level pentaprism; exposure control needles (follower system)
and battery check mark, visible in finder
Focusing screen: Central microprism with the fine ground glass collar and field lens
Exposure meter Through-the-lens metering system
Exposure meter: Contrast light compensator (CLC) with CdS meter, two cells on the pentaprism
Measurement: Measuring at full aperture coupled to shutter speed, aperture, and film speed setting
Control : Follower-needle system viewed in the finder
Working range: EV 3 to EV 17 at ASA 100 or EV 5 to EV 19 at ASA 25 with F1.4 lens
Diaphragm button: Depth-of-field preview button for MC (Meter-Coupled) Lenses; measuring
(stop-down) button for other than MC lenses
Film speed range: ASA 6 to 6400, DIN 9 to 39
ASA setting: On shutter speed dial, built-in ASA/DlN conversion scale on camera back
Battery: 1.35v mercury battery, Matlory PX-625 or equivalent
Switch: ON, OFF, and battery check switch on base of camera
Focusing Bright-screen with microprism and fine ground glass
Focusing distance: 1.75 ft. (50cm) to inf inity
Focusing method: Direct helicoid focusing with inf rared index
Mirror Oversize quick-return mirror
Others Built-in accessory hot shoe
Size and weight BodY onlY
Width 5-314 in.; Depth 1-718 in'; Height 3-314 in., 1 lb. 8-5/16 oz'
(All the illustrations in this manual are with the F1.4 standard lens. There is, however, no fundamental
difference in use between this and the other interchangeableRokkor-X,or Celtic Lenses.)View original page 8Page 9 · Read text
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2. To install, remove the battery chamber
1. The Minolta SR-T MC uses a 1.35v, button- cover with your thumb by turning it coun-
shape mercu ry battery f or photograph ic terclockwise. Place the battery in the cham-
applications (Mallory PX-625, PX-13, Eve- ber with its plus side out and replace the
ready EPX-13 or equivalent) . cove r.View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
CAUTION:
. Do not touch the battery terminals with
moist or dirty hands, as this can cause them
to deteriorate and make the battery inope-
rat ive.
Do not discard a mercury battery in a f ire or
break it up.
When the camera is not being used, it is
advisable to turn the battery switch on the
base of the camera to the "OFF" position.
lf the camera is not to be used for over a
month, remove the batterv and store it in a
dry, cool place.
Before putting the battery back in the
camera, clean both sides of the battery and
the contact lead of the battery chamber
with dry cloth.View original page 10Page 11 · Read text
www.butkus.us Checking the battery power The battery checker is designed to check the 2. lf the indicator needle points to the battery output of the mercury battery. By taking a few check mark as shown in the picture, the seconds to check battery output before starting battery can be regarded as functioning each new roll of film, and particularly when properly. using the camera after it has been stored for an extended period of time or a new battery has CAUTION: been inserted, you can avoid poor exposure due o Do not leave switch setting at battery check to insufficient electric power. position as the continuous high battery 1. Turn the battery switch on the base of the drain wili cause the battery to go "dead" in camera to the "8,C." position. a few hours.View original page 11
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Loading film
1. Raise the back cover release knob (which
also incorporates the film rewind knob)
until some resistance is felt. With a slight
additional pull, the back cover will auto- 2. lnsert the film leader into a slot in the film
matically "pop" open. take-up spool as shown.
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4. Operate the film advance lever in sevbral
short strokes until the film has begun to
3. Place the film cartridge into the film cart- wind firmly around the take-up drum and
ridge chamber and push the back cover both sides of the f ilm perforations are
release knob all the way down. (When securely engaged with the teeth of the
inserting the film cartridge, its projecting sprocket gear. lf the film advance lever locks
center drum must be placed in a downward during this procedure, press the shutter
position.) release button and then continue.
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5. Close the camera back once you are certain
that the film is winding securely on the
take-up spool and engaged with on both
sprockets. Rotate the f ilm rewind crank 6. Advance the f ilm and press the shutter
gently in the direction of the arrow to make release button. Repeat this action until the
sure that the f ilm is flat against the pressure number "1" appears at the arrow mark in
plate. the frame counter window.View original page 14Page 15 · Read text
www.butkus.us The frame counter indicates the number of pictures taken f rom 1 to 36. The film advance lever has a total "throw" of 17Oo; of this distance, the first 20o have no effect on the film but are intended to provide a "free play" range through which the lever may be "offset" f rom the body for rapid shooting. When the camera back is opened, the counter automatically resets itself to the start (S) position.View original page 15
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Setting ASA number (film speed)
Lift and rotate the shutter speed dial until the
figure (6 to 6400) which corresponds with the
ASA rating of your film is visible in the ASA
window.
On the ASA dial the following figures are ASA/DlN Conversion scale
printed: 6 ' 10 ' 16 .25.. 50 .. 100 .. 200 .'400
..800 .. 1600 .'3200 .. 6400. To convert a DIN film speed to the corres-
The dots (o) denote ASA 8, 12,20,32,40,64, ponding ASA value, use the conversion scale
80, 125, 160, 250, 320, 500, 640,1000, 1300, located on the back cover of the camera.
2OOO, 2600, 4000, and 5200, respectively. (The inner numbers are DlN.)
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www.butkus.us TAKING PICTURES TTL with CLC: An unique exposure measuring system CdS Cell (CLC Meter) The Minolta SR-T MC camera has a through- the-lens measuring system with CLC meter. Minolta's exclusive, revolutionary CLC (Contrast Light Compensator) promises better photographic results with multiple split ex- pQSu re measuring system. Under normal photo-taking conditions this new system gives excellent results; under other conditions, such as in high-contrast scenes, the CLC feature prevents possible photo failures.View original page 17
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Setting the correct exposure When aiming the camera at your subject through the viewfinder, you will see the indi- cator needle moving, turn the shutter speed dial and/or the diaphragm ring to align the follower needle (circle-tipped needle) with the indicator needle. www.butkus.usView original page 18
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17 When the proper combination of aperture CAUTION i
and shutter speed setting is made for correct o When setting the aperture first, be sure not
exposure, the follower needle (which is coupled to set the shutter speed between click stops.
to the aperture, shutter speed and ASA speed o When the shutter speed is set slower than
settings) will align with the indicator needle 1/30 sec., be extremely careful of camera
over a range of EV 5 through EV 19 at ASA motion while releasing the shutter. lt is
25. The EV range will vary with film speed. recommended that a tripod be used at
It is a recommended procedure to set the speeds of 1/30 sec. or slower. For "Bulb"
shutter speed f irst (depending on the motion or setting, a cable release should also be used.
lack of motion of your subject or the overall o When using high-speed film, a shutter speed
lighting) and to then adjust the aperture. of 1125O sec. is recommended for outdoor
lf the needle fails to move when the photography, and 1/30 sec. for indoor use.
diaphragm ring is rotated, this signals a need to o When photographing a group of people or a
adjust your shutter speed setting. building requiring great depth of field, close
ll down the diaphragm as much as possible. See the "depth of field" on page 25 tor
details.
o All metering should be done in horizontal
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Shutter speed and aperture settings The figures of B and 1 through 1000 on the
shutter speed dial indicate bulb action and
The shutter speed (actually the period of shutter speeds from 1 to 1/1000 second. (At
time during which the shutter remains open) "8" the shutter will remain open indefinitely
works in conjunction with the lens opening until pressure is removed f rom the release
(aperture) to determine the amount of light button.)
striking the film. The higher the shutter speed, The aperture setting controls the light
the more effectively it will momentarily "stop" volume reaching the film in terms of area. In
the action of your subject. addition it determines the "depth of field."
To set shutter speed, simply rotate the (See page 25.)
shutter speed dial until the desired speed is
aligned with the indicator on the camera body.
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The index for the aperture setting (o or t) As the aperture figure decreases, the light
is in front of the diaphragm ring. The ring is passing through the lens increases. The relation
engraved with figures from 1.4 through 16. between aperture (F-number) and light volume
When the shutter speed remains constant, is shown in the diagram.
the light passing through the lens decreases 50%
for every increase in the aperture F-number. NOTE:
(Example: When the diaphragm ring is turned o "Click" stops are provided for intermediate
from 2.8 to 4 the light volume decreases 5O%) aperture settings between any two full
F-stops. Intermediate shutter speeds cannot F-No. be set.
Th eoretical Light o The figure "B" on the shutter speed dial is Volume L)tlt)A)?Pt)rufr9 used when an exposure duration of over 1 8 t/16 t/32 r/64 second is required. The shutter will remain
open while the shutter release is depressed.
q The red figure of "60" on the shutter speed
dial is to be used in conjunction with an
electronic flash unit.
I combinationSince light strikingof aperturethe filmandisshutteraffectedspeed,by a
exposure can be adjusted by changing either
or both of these settings.View original page 21From the M. Butkus archive. Original publisher and archive notices are retained.
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