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Minolta X-300

The Minolta X-300 is a 35mm single-lens reflex film camera that uses the Minolta SR/MD bayonet lens mount. Introduced in the mid-1980s, it was positioned as an entry-level body in Minolta's manual-focus X-series, sitting below the more feature-rich X-500 and X-700.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the X-300 have ranged from roughly £19 to £88, with a median of about £35 across recorded sales. In today's market the camera sells for modest sums because it was produced in large numbers and the body is worth considerably less than the MD-mount lenses often sold alongside it; clean, working examples with a matching 50mm lens command the upper end of that range.

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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: March 2026

Date Price Source
Mar 2026 £56 Flints Auctions
Aug 2025 £56 Flints Auctions
Jul 2025 £25 Flints Auctions
Mar 2025 £81 Flints Auctions
Mar 2025 £25 Flints Auctions
Oct 2024 £88 Flints Auctions
Oct 2024 £50 Flints Auctions
Sep 2024 £81 Flints Auctions
Sep 2024 £62 Flints Auctions
Feb 2024 £44 Flints Auctions
Jan 2024 £19 Flints Auctions
Aug 2023 £35 Special Auction Services
Jun 2023 £75 Flints Auctions
Jun 2023 £19 Flints Auctions
Apr 2023 £100 Flints Auctions
Jan 2023 £56 Flints Auctions
Jul 2021 £20 David Duggleby
Sep 2020 £80 David Duggleby
Jul 2018 £16 Harper Field Auctions
Nov -0001 £60 Special Auction Services

Frequently asked questions

What is a Minolta X-300 worth today?

Based on UK auction hammer results, a Minolta X-300 body is typically worth between £19 and £88, with a median value of around £35 depending on condition and whether a lens is included.

How much does a Minolta X-300 sell for at auction?

Recent UK saleroom results show the X-300 selling for prices in the £20 to £90 range, with tidy working examples fitted with a 50mm MD lens achieving the higher figures.

Is the Minolta X-300 a good value film SLR?

Yes — at a median price of about £35 it is one of the cheaper routes into the Minolta MD-mount system, though the body's low price reflects its dependence on working electronics and the limited repair options.

Does the Minolta X-300 need batteries to work?

Yes, the X-300 has an electronically controlled shutter and will not fire without battery power, which is why condition of the electronics is the single biggest factor in its price.

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