Minolta Semi Minolta IIIA
The Semi Minolta IIIA is a folding medium-format camera that takes 120 roll film in the 6x4.5cm "semi" format. It is a pre-war Japanese folder from the late 1930s, positioned as a compact roll-film camera for general photography.
With only a single tracked UK auction hammer result, the Semi Minolta IIIA sold for £50 in 2021 at saleroom level (wholesale, before commission), so today's value guidance is necessarily thin. On that limited evidence the camera sells for modest sums, and its worth is highly condition-sensitive — bellows integrity, shutter accuracy and lens clarity will move the price more than any other factor.
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: January 2021
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Jan 2021 | £50 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras, Scientific & Collectables (Lot 461) Title: A Minolta Semi Minolta IIIA Medium Format Camera
Description:
chrome, serial no. 16436, with Rokkor f/3.5 75mm lens, body, F-G, shutter will not fire, lens, F-G, elements cloudy (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Semi Minolta IIIA worth today?
Based on a single UK auction hammer result, a Semi Minolta IIIA sold for £50, so the value of a typical example is modest, though the sample size is too small to give a firm price.
How much does a Semi Minolta IIIA sell for at UK auction?
The one tracked UK saleroom result is £50 hammer; clean, fully working examples may fetch more, but there is not enough recorded data to quote a reliable range.
What should I check before buying a Semi Minolta IIIA?
Check the bellows for light leaks, the shutter for accurate speeds, and the lens for haze or fungus, since these faults most affect both usability and price.