Minolta XD-5
The Minolta XD-5 is a 35mm SLR from the late 1970s, sold as the lower-specification sibling to the XD-7/XD-11 in Minolta's manual-focus SR-mount line-up. It was positioned as a more affordable enthusiast body offering both aperture-priority and shutter-priority automation alongside fully manual operation.
With only a single UK auction record on file, pricing for the XD-5 is hard to pin down with confidence: the one hammer result we have logged is £19 in late 2024, achieved at saleroom level before buyer's premium. Today in 2026 the XD-5 trades in a similar bracket to other entry-level Minolta SLRs of the period, and clean, working examples with a working meter and intact light seals tend to sell for more than untested or cosmetically tired 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
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Dec 2024 | £19 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 84) Title: A Minolta XD5 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
silver, serial number 4121916, body F-G, shutter works, but does not power up with batteries, shutter speeds are all default, with a MD Rokkor f/2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minolta XD-5 worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction data we hold, a Minolta XD-5 body sold for around £19 at hammer in late 2024; with so few records, treat that figure as indicative rather than a firm market value.
How much does a Minolta XD-5 sell for at UK auction?
Our single logged sale realised £19 hammer, which sits at the budget end of the 35mm SLR market and reflects a body sold without lens or guarantee of full function.
Is the Minolta XD-5 the same as the XD-7 or XD-11?
No — the XD-5 is the lower-tier sibling in the same XD family, sharing the dual-auto exposure concept but with a simpler specification than the XD-7 (sold as the XD-11 in North America).
What should I check before paying the asking price for an XD-5?
Test all shutter speeds, confirm the meter tracks light changes, check the foam seals around the back and mirror box, and verify both aperture-priority and shutter-priority modes operate correctly.