Minolta SR-7
The Minolta SR-7 is a 35mm single-lens reflex film camera introduced in the early 1960s as part of Minolta's SR series. It was positioned as an enthusiast SLR and is recognised as the first 35mm SLR with a built-in CdS exposure meter.
At UK auction in 2026, hammer prices for the SR-7 sit at the lower end of the vintage SLR market, with the only verified recent sale fetching £38 in May 2025. With just one data point in our sales history, the figure is best read as an indication that working examples currently sell for well under £50 at saleroom level rather than a firm market value or guide to what the camera is worth today.
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: May 2025
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| May 2025 | £38 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 35) Title: A Minolta SR-7 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
silver, serial number 2123065, body G-VG, exposure meter responds to light, shutter works, with an auto-Rokkor f/2 55mm lens, barrel VG, optics VG, |
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| Dec 2024 | £100 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 37) Title: A Minolta SR-7 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
silver, serial number 2585880, body VG, shutter works, not battery tested, with a Auto Rokkor-PF f/1.8 55mm lens, barrel VG, optics G with light dust, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minolta SR-7 worth today?
Based on UK auction data, a Minolta SR-7 sells for around £38 at hammer, though the sample size is very small and condition has a significant effect on price.
How much does a Minolta SR-7 sell for at auction?
The most recent verified UK auction result was £38 in May 2025; clean, fully working examples may achieve more, while non-functional bodies typically sell for less.
Is the Minolta SR-7's light meter still usable?
The CdS meter was designed for mercury batteries that are no longer sold, so readings on unmodified examples are often unreliable and many buyers use a handheld or phone meter instead.