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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.

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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

Date Price Value GBP Source
Aug 2026 £20 £20 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions
Aug 2026 EUR 53 £45 🇪🇺 eBay
Aug 2026 EUR 53 £45 🇪🇺 eBay
Jul 2026 USD 70 £52 🇺🇸 eBay
Jul 2026 USD 70 £52 🇺🇸 eBay
Jul 2026 USD 53 £40 🇺🇸 eBay
Jul 2026 USD 53 £40 🇺🇸 eBay
Jul 2026 £32 £32 🇬🇧 eBay
Jul 2026 USD 30 £22 🇺🇸 eBay
Jul 2026 USD 98 £73 🇺🇸 eBay
Jul 2026 £27 £27 🇬🇧 eBay
Jun 2026 £47 £47 🇬🇧 eBay
Jun 2026 £20 £20 🇬🇧 eBay
May 2026 £50 £50 🇬🇧 eBay
Dec 2024 £19 £15 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions
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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.

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