Minolta SR-T 303
The Minolta SR-T 303 is a mechanical miniature - SLR , which by the Japanese company Minolta was produced in different versions from 1973 to 1980.
The Minolta SR-T 303 uses the technology already proven in the predecessor models of the SR-T 101 and represents an end point in the development of the purely mechanical SLR cameras at Minolta.
Compared to the previous top-of-the-range model, the SR-T 101, the 303 also received a device for double exposures and a reflection of the set aperture value in the viewfinder. Furthermore, the central microprismatic spot in the viewfinder was replaced by a combination of microprismatic ring and cross- sectional image indicator . Early models of the 303 still had the option of manually folding up the oscillating mirror, but this was no longer possible with this model series at the latest with the SR-T 303b. The separate lightning connection sockets for FP and X contact have been combined, and switching is implemented using a rotary switch. In contrast to some simplified versions of the SR-T 101, all SR-T 303 have what is known as CLC exposure measurement with two CdS sensors. All 303s also have a center contact in the accessory shoe and the SR-T 303b has a holder on the rear wall of the housing for tearing off the film pack.
Minolta’s various product lines were also driven by market strategy. Initially, the SR-T 102 series was renamed SR-T 202, and a premium Super 303 model was launched. The cameras were then sold in Japan from 1975 as the SR505, while the 303b model was specially developed for the European market.