Minolta X-570
The Minolta X-570 is a 35mm manual-focus SLR introduced in the early 1980s, using Minolta's SR bayonet mount. It sat below the top-tier X-700 in the same manual-focus line, offering aperture-priority and metered manual exposure aimed at enthusiasts who wanted the core X-series feature set without the programmed auto mode.
UK auction hammer results for the X-570 are modest: the two recorded sales range from £25 to £75, reflecting wholesale saleroom levels rather than retail asking prices. As of 2026, what an X-570 is worth today depends heavily on whether the body works correctly and whether a lens is included, with cosmetically tidy, fully functional examples sitting at the upper end of that band and untested bodies sells for less.
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 | £25 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 80) Title: A Minolta X-570 SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, serial no. 9004733, body, G, untested Notes: SKA266 |
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| Dec 2024 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 63) Title: A Minolta X-570 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number 9004733, body VG, with batteries inserted the shutter works at all speeds and the metering responds to light except on auto mode |
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| Dec 2024 | £25 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 78) Title: A Minolta X-570 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number 9116681, body VG, with batteries inserted the shutter works on manual, on auto mode speeds vary with light levels, viewfinder |
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| Oct 2024 | £75 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 93) Title: A Minolta X-570 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 9065595, body VG, shutter works, viewfinder LEDs work, responds to light, with a MD f/1.7 50mm lens, barrel G, optics G with |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minolta X-570 worth in the UK today?
Recent UK auction hammer prices sit between roughly £25 and £75, so most bodies are worth under £100 at saleroom level depending on condition and whether a lens is included.
How much does a Minolta X-570 sell for at auction?
The two recorded UK auction sales are £25 and £75, giving a rough working value near the middle of that range for a typical body.
Is the Minolta X-570 the same as the X-700?
No. The X-570 is a separate model in the same X-series manual-focus line and omits the programmed auto mode offered by the X-700, which is why its price is generally lower.