Re: [APML]: minolta srt 101

[FBlockland@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-02-08 10:57:13 EST, you write:

<< >I would like to get some information on changing the focusing screen on
the
 >minolta SRT 101 slr camera.  I use this camera for astrophotography and it
 >would help to have a clear screen. Any help greatly appreciated.
 >Bob Ferraro
 >
 
 I have used the SRT 101 quite a bit and current have its cousin, an SRT 102
 in my camera stable.  As far as I know, there is no easy way to change the
 focus screen.  Surgury by a camera repair professional who is willing to
 improvise is the only sollution.  But the SRT 101 is a 35 year old design,
 meaning parts availability is nill.  It is probably more cost effective to
 simply buy am OM-1 body which will accept interchangeable screens.
 
 Robert Reeves                Home page http://www.connecti.com/~rreeves
 520 Rittiman Rd.             Email     rreeves@connecti.com
 San Antonio, Texas  78209    Phone     210-828-9036
                              Location 29.484N  98.440W  200 meters
 
  >>

Yes this is true. I took my srt-101 to a pro and he said it would cost between
$125 and $250 to do the work with no guarantee it would work because there are
no parts available to fix anything that might go worng durring the
(operation).

 Fred Blockland