Minolta X-700
The Minolta X-700 is a 35mm manual-focus SLR introduced in 1981 and positioned as the top of Minolta's X-series. It was built around the Minolta SR bayonet (MD) mount and offered program, aperture-priority and manual exposure, aimed at enthusiasts who wanted automation alongside full manual control.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the X-700 have ranged from about £19 to £164, with the majority of bodies selling between roughly £50 and £90 and a median around £60. The top result in this dataset, £164 in March 2025, reflects a cleaner or better-kitted example; as of 2026 most plain bodies are worth noticeably less, and values at saleroom level are highly condition-sensitive — cosmetics, a working meter and a functioning electronic shutter all affect what an X-700 sells for.
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: April 2026
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| Apr 2026 | £31 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 55) Title: A Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, body G, advance jammed, electronics power up, meter responds to light. |
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| Mar 2026 | £88 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 78) Title: A Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, body VG, shutter works, meter responds to light, with a Minolta MD f/1.4 50mm lens, barrel VG ,optics VF, with cap and case. |
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| Jan 2026 | £56 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 86) Title: A Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Camera
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black, body VG, shutter working, meter responding, with a Tele-Rokkor f/2.8 135mm lens, barrel G, optics VG |
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| Sep 2025 | £90 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 477) Title: A Minolta X-700 SLR Camera
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A Minolta X-700 SLR Camera, shutter working, meter responsive, self timer working, body G-VG, with MD Rokker-X 28mm f/2.8 lens, MD 50mm f/1.4 lens, |
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| Jun 2025 | £75 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 40) Title: A Minolta X-700 MPS 35mm SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
black, body G, shutter working, meter responds to light, with a MD-Rokkor-X f/2 45mm lens, barrel G, optics G, and a MD f/2.8 28mm lens, barrel G, |
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| May 2025 | £38 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 74) Title: A Minolta X-700 MPS 35mm SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
black, body G, LEDs light up in viewfinder, shutter working but sticks open for a few seconds on all speeds, together with a Minolta MD 50mm f/1.7 (Qty: 1) |
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| May 2025 | £55 | David Duggleby | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 3014) Title: Two Minolta SLR cameras and accessories, comprising X700 camera body serial no. 1349766 wi...
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Two Minolta SLR cameras and accessories, comprising X700 camera body serial no. 1349766 wi... |
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| Mar 2025 | £164 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 262) Title: An Extensive Minolta X-700 Outfit.
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An Extensive Minolta X-700 Outfit. Comprising body (shutter firing and meter responsive) with 50mm f1.7 MD and an (untested) Data Back 1, Sigma 18mm ... read more |
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| Feb 2025 | £75 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 21) Title: A Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 1202853, body VG, shutter working, metering responds to light, viewfinder display working, with a MD f/2.8 28mm lens, barrel VG, |
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| Jan 2025 | £19 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 69) Title: A Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number 2822673, body G-VG, with batteries inserted the shutter does not fire or advance but the metering responds to light, viewfinder |
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| Dec 2024 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 30) Title: A Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 1095652, body G, shutter working when batteries inserted, viewfinder LED's illuminate, meter responds to light, with a MD f/1.7 |
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| Dec 2024 | £56 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 58) Title: A Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number 1822775, body G-VG, with batteries inserted the shutter works at all speeds and the metering responds to light, viewfinder |
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| Dec 2024 | £100 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 36) Title: A Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
black, serial number 2415791, body VG, with batteries inserted the shutter works at all speeds and the metering appears accurate, viewfinder display |
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| Dec 2024 | £25 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 31) Title: A Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 2540201, body VG, shutter and advance jammed when batteries inserted, not powering up, with a Sigma Zoom 18-35mm lens, barrel G, |
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| Dec 2024 | £12 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 59) Title: A Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number 1499267, body VG, with batteries inserted it is not powering up, not further tested. with body cap. |
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| Dec 2024 | £50 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 61) Title: A Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number 2558066, body VG, with batteries inserted the shutter works at all speeds and the metering responds to light, viewfinder display |
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| Oct 2024 | £25 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 107) Title: A Minolta X-700 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, body VG, shutter not working, internal LEDs not illuminating, with a Tokina RMC 35-135mm zoom lens, barrel G, optics F-G with light haze. |
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| Apr 2024 | £200 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 52) Title: A Minolta X-700 MPS 35mm Camera Outfit
Description:
black, body G-VG, shutter working, LEDs light up, meter appears to be working, mirror & viewfinder appear good, with some light dust, cleaning marks, (Qty: 1) |
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| Jun 2023 | £69 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 132) Title: A Minolta X-700 MPS 35mm SLR Body
Description:
IR 690582, black, serial no.1130602, tested as working, body VG, with maker's cap |
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| Apr 2023 | £88 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 121) Title: A Minolta X-700 SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, body, VG, shutter working IR171542 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minolta X-700 worth today?
In the current UK auction market a working Minolta X-700 body is typically worth between about £50 and £90 at hammer, with a median price near £60 based on recent sales.
How much does a Minolta X-700 sell for at UK auction?
Recent hammer results range from £19 for a rough body up to £164 for a clean, well-presented example, so the price you pay depends heavily on cosmetic and mechanical condition.
Is the Minolta X-700 worth buying as a user camera?
Yes — it remains one of the more affordable manual-focus SLRs with program AE, and the MD-mount lens supply is plentiful, but budget for a possible capacitor repair when assessing the total value.
What lens mount does the Minolta X-700 use?
It uses the Minolta SR bayonet, commonly referred to as the MD mount, which accepts MC and MD-series manual-focus lenses.