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| − | The '''Minolta SR-3''' was launched in 1960 as the third 35mm [[SLR]] camera from [[ | + | The '''Minolta SR-3''' was launched in 1960 as the third 35mm [[SLR]] camera model from [[Chiyoda Kogaku]]. It replaced the [[Minolta SR-2|SR-2]], and was in turn replaced, in 1962, by the venerable [[Minolta SR-7]] which was the first 35mm SLR camera with a built-in CdS-[[light meter|exposure meter]]. One of the standard lenses soon available would be the impressive Auto [[Rokkor]]-PF 1:1.4 f=58mm with [[DOF|depth-of-field]] pre-view stop-down lever. [[Chiyoda Kogaku]], [[Minolta]] since 1962, was one of the very few Japanese camera makers who melted its own optical glass from raw materials like sand and rare elements for use in their optical production. |
Improvements made on the SR-3 as compared to the SR-2: | Improvements made on the SR-3 as compared to the SR-2: | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| − | * [http://www.rokkorfiles.com/SR%20Series. | + | *[http://www.subclub.org/minman/sr3.htm Minolta SR-3 review] at [http://www.subclub.org/minman/ Minman at Subclub.org] |
| + | * [http://www.rokkorfiles.com/SR%20Series.htm The SR family page] at the [http://www.rokkorfiles.com/ Rokkorfiles] | ||
* [http://www2.plala.or.jp/akaneya/nisida/page3/sub01SRbody/sub106.html Black SR-3] at Syoji Nishidas website | * [http://www2.plala.or.jp/akaneya/nisida/page3/sub01SRbody/sub106.html Black SR-3] at Syoji Nishidas website | ||
| − | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/ | + | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=11511 Minolta SR-3] on [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php www.collection-appareils.fr] by Sylvain Halgand (in French) |
| + | * [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/minolta/minolta_sr-3/minolta_sr-3.htm Minolta SR-3 PDF manual, English] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html OrphanCameras.com] | ||
[[Category: Minolta SR mount]] | [[Category: Minolta SR mount]] | ||
[[Category: M]] | [[Category: M]] | ||
| − | [[Category: S| | + | [[Category: S|SR-3 Minolta]] |
| + | [[Category:Minolta|SR-3]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Japanese 35mm SLR]] | ||
{{Minolta classic}} | {{Minolta classic}} | ||
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| Late version Minolta SR-3 with Auto Rokkor-PF 1:1.4 f-58mm lens. image by Билл (Image rights) |
The Minolta SR-3 was launched in 1960 as the third 35mm SLR camera model from Chiyoda Kogaku. It replaced the SR-2, and was in turn replaced, in 1962, by the venerable Minolta SR-7 which was the first 35mm SLR camera with a built-in CdS-exposure meter. One of the standard lenses soon available would be the impressive Auto Rokkor-PF 1:1.4 f=58mm with depth-of-field pre-view stop-down lever. Chiyoda Kogaku, Minolta since 1962, was one of the very few Japanese camera makers who melted its own optical glass from raw materials like sand and rare elements for use in their optical production.
Improvements made on the SR-3 as compared to the SR-2:
- Prepared for the Minolta clip-on selenium light meter by introducing a bracket on the camera body front and a shutter-speed dial coupling pin.
- The bayonet mount surrounding the viewfinder was introduced.
- Split image focusing screen.
As with its predecessors, the SR-3 was subject to improvements in the course the production run. The early version of SR-3 still featured the semi automatic diaphragm as the SR-2 (stops down at shutter release, opens up when winding the camera on). The late version, introduced in 1961, featured the new fully automatic diaphragm, opening the lens instantly after the exposure. This late camera version was also available in black.
Links
- Minolta SR-3 review at Minman at Subclub.org
- The SR family page at the Rokkorfiles
- Black SR-3 at Syoji Nishidas website
- Minolta SR-3 on www.collection-appareils.fr by Sylvain Halgand (in French)
- Minolta SR-3 PDF manual, English at OrphanCameras.com
| Minolta Classic Cameras |
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| Vest (or Best) | V2 | SR-2 | SRT 101 | XE | XD | CLE | 7000 | 9000 | 800 si |
