Minolta Prod 20 S
The Minolta Prod 20's is a 35mm compact film camera released in 1990, styled after 1950s rangefinders as a limited-edition design piece rather than a mainstream snapshot model. It was positioned in the collector-oriented segment of Minolta's autofocus compact line-up, with a retro-inspired body and a fixed wide-angle lens.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Prod 20's have sat in a £60–£100 range, with a median around £83 across the limited sales on file. In today's market the camera trades as a design-led collectable rather than a user tool, so cosmetic condition and the presence of the original box drive what it sells for more than shutter count does.
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.
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| Jun 2024 | £188 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 205) Title: A Minolta Prod 20s Limited 35mm Auto Focus Camera
Description:
in maker's box with all packaging, appears to be new and un-used. Not tested. |
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| Apr 2023 | £60 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 157) Title: A Minolta Prod-20's Camera
Description:
A Minolta Prod-20's Camera, powers up, shutter working, auto flash working, self-timer working, body G, light scratches to top plate, some lifting to |
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| Apr 2023 | £100 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 204) Title: A Minolta Prod 20's Camera
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A Minolta Prod 20's Camera, serial no 24151, shutter working, flash working, self-timer working, body VG-E, with Minolta 35mm f/4.5 lens, elements VG- |
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| Sep 2004 | £83 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 251) Title: Prod-20's no. 28778
Description:
Prod-20's no. 28778 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Sep 2003 | £35 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTO EQUIP, INCLUDING A EUROPEAN LEICA COLLECTION (Lot 298) Title: Prod-20's no. 16389
Description:
Prod-20's no. 16389 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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