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 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: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | USD 90 | £67 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: Minolta SR-7 Silver SLR 35mm Film Camera F1.4 58mm LENS JAPAN With Case
Description:
Film lever and shutter release work good. Optics are clear. Location: Scott Depot, West Virginia, United States |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 20 | £15 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: [Almost MINT] Minolta SR-7 35mm SLR Film Camera Body from JAPAN
Description:
Film advance lever operates smoothly. Austria, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Belgium, Portugal, Luxembourg. Shutter fires properly. Location: NAGANO, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | £31 | £31 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Minolta SR-7 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Only EXCELLENT
Description:
Only one small spot of wear to black paint on film door. Shutter firing at all settings and sound right. Location: Manchester, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 64 | £48 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: [TOP MINT w/Cap] MINOLTA SR-7 SLR 35mm Film Camera MC ROKKOR-PF 50mm f/1.7 JAPAN
Description:
It works properly. Serial Number;. Weekends are not available because office is closed. There are no large dusts. Above condition is based on my own opinion. Location: suita.osaka, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | £11 | £11 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Minolta SR-7 35mm Film Camera + Rokkor PF 55mm f/1.8 Lens Kit Vintage SLR
Description:
Minolta SR-7 35mm film camera with Rokkor PF 55mm f/1.8 lens. Mechanically functional, but the light meter does not respond. Lens is clean with a dent on the filter thread. Includes camera body, lens, case, and Accessory Shoe V. Rated 7/10 for condition. Ideal for collectors or film photography enthusiasts seeking a classic manual SLR experience. Location: Gloucester, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | £90 | £90 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Minolta SR-7 SLR Film Camera with Zoom Lens Vintage Photography Kit Preloved
Description:
Lens: Zoom. AI Model Photography. Pre-owned condition. Country of Manufacture: Japan. International: varies by location. Location: Winsford Industrial Est, Cheshire, CW7 3SE, United Kingdom |
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| May 2026 | £75 | £75 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Minolta SR-7 35mm SLR film camera 58mm f/1.4 Rokkor PF Lens. Full Working Order
Description:
The lens is clean, clear and working perfectly. This is not supplied as they are now banned but there are various work-arounds. I used a MR9 adapter and a widely available silver oxide SR43 cell. You could also use the alkaline 625. Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom |
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| May 2025 | £38 | £30 | 🇬🇧 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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| Jan 2025 | £50 | £40 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 65) Title: A Minolta SR-7 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
silver, serial number 2425744, body F-G, shutter works but sticks at slow speeds, self timer stuck, with a MC Rokkor-PF f/1.4 58mm lens, barrel G, |
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| Dec 2024 | £100 | £80 | 🇬🇧 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.