Minolta Miniflex
The Minolta Miniflex is a twin-lens reflex (TLR) camera produced by Minolta, designed for the smaller 4x4cm format on 127 roll film rather than the more common 6x6 format. It was a niche entry in Minolta's TLR line-up and was made in relatively small numbers, which shapes its position in the collector market today.
Sales data for the Miniflex is extremely thin: the only verified UK auction hammer result on file is £400 from 2005, which reflects wholesale saleroom level rather than retail asking prices. With just one data point and no recent activity, it is difficult to state today's value with precision, though scarcity and collector interest in 127-format TLRs suggest the camera continues to sell for a meaningful sum when clean examples surface. Buyers researching what a Miniflex is worth in 2026 should treat the historic figure as indicative only and watch specialist auctions for fresh comparables.
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: November 2020
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| Nov 2020 | EUR 380 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 37 (Lot AI_37_38499) Title: Minolta Miniflex
Description:
a compact TLR camera in attractive design, for 127 film, in beautiful condition, with original cap, strap, case (missing screw), and folding finder Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| May 2012 | EUR 480 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_13696) Title: Minolta Miniflex Blue
Description:
4x4cm, rare Rolleiflex 4x4 copy in very fine original condition (shutter needs attention) with Rokkor 3.5/60mm no.1102628, blue folding finder, matching cap and case Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| May 2009 | EUR 300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 15 (Lot AI_15_18429) Title: Minolta Miniflex Blue
Description:
4x4cm, rare Rolleiflex 4x4 copy in original condition with Rokkor 3.5/60mm no.1102414, blue folding finder, camera needs service Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 800 |
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| Nov 2005 | EUR 400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_25600) Title: Minolta Miniflex Blue
Description:
4x4cm, rare Rolleiflex 4x4 copy in original condition with Rokkor 3.5/60mm no.1102818, blue ever-ready case, strap Estimate: EUR 700 - EUR 900 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minolta Miniflex worth today?
Verified UK auction data is limited to a single 2005 hammer result of £400, so any current value is indicative; the Miniflex is scarce enough that price largely tracks condition and completeness when one appears.
How much does a Minolta Miniflex sell for at auction?
The only sale on record in our data fetched £400 at hammer in a UK saleroom, excluding commission — too few data points to quote a reliable range, but it confirms the Miniflex sits well above ordinary 127 TLRs in price.
Why is the Miniflex more valuable than common Minolta TLRs?
It was produced in smaller numbers and uses the less common 4x4cm 127 format rather than 6x6 120 film, which makes surviving examples scarce and of particular interest to TLR and 127-format collectors.