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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 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.

Based on 38 recorded sales.

Last checked on eBay: 7 August 2026. Most recent sale: August 2026.

Date Price Value GBP Source
Aug 2026 £75 £60 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Aug 2026 £75 £60 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Aug 2026 £69 £55 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Aug 2026 USD 95 £70 🇺🇸 eBay
Aug 2026 USD 95 £70 🇺🇸 eBay
Aug 2026 EUR 89 £76 🇪🇺 eBay
Aug 2026 USD 90 £66 🇺🇸 eBay
Aug 2026 USD 13 £10 🇺🇸 eBay
Aug 2026 USD 13 £10 🇺🇸 eBay
Aug 2026 USD 90 £66 🇺🇸 eBay
Aug 2026 USD 200 £148 🇺🇸 eBay
Aug 2026 USD 200 £148 🇺🇸 eBay
Aug 2026 USD 164 £121 🇺🇸 eBay
Jul 2026 EUR 30 £26 🇪🇺 eBay
Jul 2026 EUR 179 £153 🇪🇺 eBay
Jul 2026 EUR 167 £143 🇪🇺 eBay
Jul 2026 £113 £113 🇬🇧 eBay
Jul 2026 £89 £89 🇬🇧 eBay
Apr 2026 £31 £25 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Mar 2026 £88 £70 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2026 £56 £45 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Sep 2025 £90 £90 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services
Jun 2025 £75 £60 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
May 2025 £38 £30 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
May 2025 £55 £55 🇬🇧 David Duggleby
Mar 2025 £164 £130 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions
Feb 2025 £75 £60 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jan 2025 £19 £15 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Dec 2024 £12 £10 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Dec 2024 £25 £20 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Dec 2024 £100 £80 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Dec 2024 £56 £45 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Dec 2024 £62 £50 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Dec 2024 £50 £40 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Oct 2024 £25 £20 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Apr 2024 £200 £160 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Jun 2023 £69 £55 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
Apr 2023 £88 £70 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions

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.