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Minolta SRT-101

The Minolta SRT-101 is a 35mm single-lens reflex film camera introduced in 1966, built around a mechanical focal-plane shutter and the Minolta SR bayonet lens mount. It was positioned as an enthusiast SLR and was the first model in Minolta's SRT line to feature through-the-lens metering using the company's CLC (Contrast Light Compensator) system.

Hammer prices at recent UK auction have ranged from about £12 to £100, with a median around £44, so most bodies sell for value well below £100 today. Condition is the main driver: scruffy, untested examples land at the lower end of the range, while clean working bodies — often sold with a 50mm Rokkor lens — pull the saleroom result toward the top. Buyers researching what an SRT-101 is worth or what one sells for should treat these wholesale auction figures as a floor, since dealer retail prices typically sit higher.

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Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Prices updated: June 2026

Date Price Source
Jun 2026 £12 Flints Auctions
Jun 2026 £69 Flints Auctions
Jan 2025 £12 Flints Auctions
Jan 2025 £44 Flints Auctions
Dec 2024 £44 Flints Auctions
Aug 2024 £100 Special Auction Services
Jan 2024 £31 Flints Auctions
May 2021 £28 Harper Field Auctions
Nov -0001 £56 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Minolta SRT-101 worth today?

At UK auction in 2026, hammer prices have spanned roughly £12 to £100, with a typical result near £44 depending on cosmetic condition and whether a working lens is included.

How much does a Minolta SRT-101 sell for at auction?

Recent saleroom results cluster in the £30–£60 band, with clean, fully working bodies reaching around £100 and rough, untested examples selling for under £20.

Does the SRT-101 still work without a battery?

Yes — the shutter and all speeds are fully mechanical, so the camera operates without a cell; only the built-in light meter requires power.

What battery does the Minolta SRT-101 use?

It was designed for a 1.35V PX625 mercury cell, which is no longer sold; users today fit a Wein zinc-air cell or a voltage-adapting replacement to keep the meter accurate.

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