Minolta X-500
The Minolta X-500 is a 35mm single-lens reflex film camera from the manual-focus era, sold in some markets as the X-570. It sat in Minolta's enthusiast SLR line, positioned below the top-tier X-700 while retaining aperture-priority and metered manual exposure modes.
Sales data for the X-500 is thin: a single UK auction hammer result recorded in December 2024 went through at £50, so today's wholesale value at saleroom level sits around that figure for a working body. With only one data point, this is indicative rather than a firm market price, and clean, fully-functional examples with a working meter typically sell for more than tired or untested bodies.
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: December 2024
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| Dec 2024 | £50 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 64) Title: A Minolta X-500 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number 6084438, body VG, with batteries inserted the shutter works and the metering responds to light except on bulb mode the speeds is |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minolta X-500 worth today?
On the limited UK auction evidence available, an X-500 has sold for around £50 at hammer, though that is based on a single 2024 result and clean, tested examples can realise more.
How much does a Minolta X-500 sell for at auction?
The one recorded UK auction sale price in our data is £50, achieved in December 2024; this is a wholesale hammer figure and excludes buyer's premium.
Is the Minolta X-500 the same as the X-570?
The X-500 and X-570 are the same camera sold under different names in different markets, so values and buying considerations are effectively interchangeable.