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 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 146 | £109 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: [Near MINT] Minolta X-500 35mm SLR Film Camera MD 50mm f/1.7 Lens from Japan
Description:
( Viewfinder ) - There is a small amount of unnoticeable dirt mixed in. ・・・There is no impact on shooting. ( Prism ) - The condition is very good. ■ Optics Condition for lens. ■ Accessories・Lens Filter. Location: Saitama, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | £80 | £80 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Minolta X-500 35mm SLR Film Camera with Minolta MD 50mm F/1.7 Lens
Description:
Great looking 35mm SLR film camera! Has been tested and is working well, light meter is working Comes with lens, no signs of fungus and working smoothly Nice used condition for its age - please see photos The light seals have not been replaced so would benefit from new ones Location: Scunthorpe, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | £16 | £16 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Minolta X-500 UNTESTED , +7000, +2 Dynax
Description:
selling as spares or repairsX-500 looks ok just unable to test as no batteries7000 damage to hand grip and bleed to lcdDynas 500si super and 5000i no batteries to test Location: skegness, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 143 | £122 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Minolta X-500 restored and new gasket. Excellent Condition
Description:
Die Kamera ist in einem sehr guten Zustand .Sie wurde restauriert, kalibriert und die neue Dichtung erhalten. Alle Funktionen sind getestet worden. Hinweis: Es wird keine Umsatzsteuer erhoben, da Kleinunternehmer gemäß §19 UStG. Location: Bremen, Germany |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 140 | £105 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: [Near Mint] Minolta X-500 SLR Camera MD Rokkor 50mm f/1.7Lens From JAPAN #187
Description:
・For All Other Countries. ・For the United States. Important Notice There are no scratches. There is no balsam separation. Weekends are not available because office is closed. No impact on viewing. Location: Aichi, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 100 | £75 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: 【Excellent+5】 Minolta X-500 SLR 35mm Film Camera w/ MD Rokkor 50mm f/1.4 MF Lens
Description:
■ Optics "Finder". Lens: Excellent+5. Lens: 3104904. ■ Optics "Lens". Film advance : Works. Lens front cap. Excellent+5. Body: Excellent+5. Location: Matsumoto-shi, Nagano, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | £68 | £68 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Minolta X-500
Description:
Minolta X-500 (including MD 50mm f1.7) A nice X-500 in good condition for age showing normal light signs of age related use. In working order ... light meter self timer etc. * Please study the photos and read the description carefully * Location: Maryport, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | £100 | £100 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Minolta X500 + MD 50mm f/1.7 Film SLR Camera - Tested And Working
Description:
No battery, film or lens cap included. Film progression. Hot shoe is working when accessories are attached Y. Clean from corrosion and door shuts properly and stays shut Y. Light seals are in good condition and not crumbly N. Location: Leeds, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | £93 | £93 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: [Excellent] MINOLTA X-500 Black Film Camera + MD ROKKOR 50mm F1.7 From Japan
Description:
70% Very Good+ Good condition with normal signs of use. 90% Mint Almost no signs of use. 60% AS-IS Heavily marked, but works. ( Shutter speed ) - work. ●Accessories. ・It works perfectly. ●Functional Condition. Location: Osaka, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 88 | £75 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Minolta X-500 + 50-1.7 MD Rokkor Case
Description:
Boîtier Minolta X-500 avec un objectif standard MD Rokkor 50-1.7. Minolta X-500 with a MD Rokkor standard 50-1.7 lens. D : usable, but sub-optimal condition. D : état utilisable, mais moyen. C : good optical condition, minor scratches or other issues. Location: Bois Colombes, France |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 200 | £150 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: New seal 〖N.MINT+++〗 Minolta X-500 SLR 35mm Film Camera MD 50mm f/1.4 From JAPAN
Description:
☆The shutter is working from low speed to high speed. ☆The Light seal was replaced. Pre-owned, Almost new item. Pre-owned, Like new. By weight and shape of each product, I use 13 kind of cushioning materials and pursue safety and weight reduction. Location: Toyokawa, AICHI, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | £110 | £110 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Minolta X-500 Camera + MD 50mm f/1.7 Lens & Original Strap - Working Beautifully
Description:
Optical condition: Viewfinder is clean and clear as shown in images; focus screen is clean; mirror is clean with light cleaning marks. Maintenance work completed: External components thoroughly cleaned; viewfinder system cleaned; external light seals renewed; mirror buffer renewed; shutter release capacitor renewed (a weak point on X-series). Location: Derby, United Kingdom |
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| Dec 2024 | £50 | £40 | 🇬🇧 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.