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 realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: July 2026
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| Jul 2026 | USD 180 | £135 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: [Unused] Minolta Prod 20'S Limited 35mm Film Camera From JAPAN
Description:
By weight and shape of each product, I use 13 kind of cushioning materials and pursue safety and weight reduction. It works properly. No problem in the shooting. There is no fog. There are no large dusts. Location: TOKYO, SETAGAYAKU, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 101 | £86 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Minolta Prod 20's compact camera 35 mm/1:4.5 in original packaging + 1-year warranty
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Subjektiv normale Gebrauchsspuren erkennbar. + 1 Jahr Gewährleistung. Voll funktionstüchtig und von uns geprüft und getestet. Location: Leipzig, Germany |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 67 | £50 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: 【EXC+++】 MINOLTA Prod 20 S 35mm F4.5 FromJapan #mj9295
Description:
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 【EXC+++】 MINOLTA Prod 20 S 35mm F4.5 FromJapan #mj9295 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! Location: Kashiwa,Chiba, Japan |
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| Jun 2026 | £148 | £148 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: *Unused* Minolta Prod 20'S Point & Shoot Limited 35mm Film Camera From JAPAN
Description:
There is no balsam separation. I tested the film advance and rewind functions using test film, and they work normally. The flash fires properly. Front lens cap. Total Grade . Serial Number . Location: Yamato, KANAGAWA, Japan |
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| May 2026 | £153 | £153 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: [Unused in BOX] Minolta Prod 20'S Limited 35mm Film Camera From JAPAN
Description:
FROM JAPAN ! No problem in the view. No problem in the shooting. There is no fog. There are no large dusts. There are no scratches. There is no balsam separation. I send a product byDHL. Location: Kounosu, SAITAMA, Japan |
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| May 2026 | £95 | £95 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Minolta Prod 20’s 35㎜ SLR Film Camera From Japan Excellent++ #315
Description:
It works fine and I can take photos normally. There is no haze. We will provide courteous and responsive service. No problem in the view. There is no mold. There is no scratches. Location: Ibaraki Hitachinaka thuda 3093, Japan |
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| Mar 2025 | £75 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 94) Title: A Minolta Prod-20'S Compact Camera
Description:
silver, body F-G, some lifting of leatherette, shutter and advance works, flash works, in maker's packaging. |
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| Jun 2024 | £188 | £150 | 🇬🇧 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 | £100 | £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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| Apr 2023 | £60 | £60 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 157) Title: A Minolta Prod-20's Camera
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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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| Sep 2004 | £83 | £69 | 🇬🇧 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 | £30 | 🇬🇧 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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| May 2003 | EUR 104 | £74 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21517) Title: Minolta PROD-20'S
Description:
new, complete with box and papers Estimate: EUR 24,804 - EUR 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minolta Prod 20's worth today?
Recent UK auction hammer results place the value between about £60 and £100, with a median near £83. Boxed, cosmetically clean examples sit at the top of that range.
How much does a Minolta Prod 20's sell for at auction?
Hammer prices in the UK saleroom have ranged from roughly £60 to £100 in the sales on record, so most working examples change hands within that band.
Why is the Prod 20's collected rather than used?
It was a limited-edition retro-styled release, so its value today is driven by design and scarcity rather than specification, which is why the price is closer to that of a collectable than a working compact of the same era.