Minolta SR-7
This is the oldest camera in my collection. It's an SR-7 of the later make which started 1965. The later Model V wasn't very different of earlier series and distinguished itself by the fact that the stepped shoulders on the camera body were removed.
This camera is equipped with the Rokkor 1:2 55 mm. In those days 55 mm or 58 mm was the standard 'kitlens'. In later years the 50 mm became the standard lens.
It was the first SLR with a built-in CdS light meter. Of course this wasn't a through-the-lens (TTL) type. The lightmeter had its own place at the top-rigtht side of te body. You can clearly see it on the first photo.
Actually I have no practical experience with this camera. I bought this camera to complete my collection, because of the '7-number'. For practical use it's a bit old. Though the light meter works, I doubt the accuracy of it. After so many years the shutter might be less accurate too, but to they ear the speeds still sound pretty good, after almost 50 years...
This camera is equipped with the Rokkor 1:2 55 mm. In those days 55 mm or 58 mm was the standard 'kitlens'. In later years the 50 mm became the standard lens.
It was the first SLR with a built-in CdS light meter. Of course this wasn't a through-the-lens (TTL) type. The lightmeter had its own place at the top-rigtht side of te body. You can clearly see it on the first photo.
Actually I have no practical experience with this camera. I bought this camera to complete my collection, because of the '7-number'. For practical use it's a bit old. Though the light meter works, I doubt the accuracy of it. After so many years the shutter might be less accurate too, but to they ear the speeds still sound pretty good, after almost 50 years...
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