Minolta XD-S
The Minolta XD-S is a 35mm SLR from Minolta's manual-focus XD series, introduced at the end of the 1970s. It uses the Minolta SR (MD/MC) bayonet lens mount and was positioned as an enthusiast-grade body within Minolta's line.
With only a single UK auction record on file, the price evidence for the Minolta XD-S is thin: the most recent hammer result we have logged sold for £175 in late 2024. Because that figure reflects a wholesale saleroom result rather than a dealer asking price, retail values today in 2026 are typically higher, and what an XD-S is worth depends heavily on cosmetic condition and whether the electronics are working.
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
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| Dec 2024 | £175 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 65) Title: A Minolta XD-s 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number 3088180, body VG, with batteries inserted the shutter works and the metering responds to light, viewfinder display illuminates, |
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| Dec 2024 | £75 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 68) Title: A Minolta XD-s 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number 3043048, body VG, with batteries inserted the shutter works on manual, on auto mode all speeds appear to be the same, viewfinder |
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| Dec 2024 | £225 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 66) Title: A Minolta XD-s 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
black, serial number 3312045, body VG, with batteries inserted the shutter works and the metering responds to light, viewfinder display illuminates, |
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| Dec 2024 | £44 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 72) Title: A Minolta XD-s 35mm SLR Camera Body
Description:
black, serial number 3090206, body VG, with batteries inserted the shutter works on manual, on auto mode speeds vary with light levels, viewfinder |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minolta XD-S worth today?
On the limited UK auction data we hold, a Minolta XD-S sells for around £175 at hammer, though clean, fully working examples can command more at retail.
How much does a Minolta XD-S sell for at UK auction?
The single recorded hammer price in our database is £175 from December 2024; with so few data points, treat this as indicative rather than a firm market value.
Is the Minolta XD-S a good buy at this price?
At this price level the value depends almost entirely on condition — a tested, working body with clean cosmetics is worth pursuing, while an untested one carries real repair risk.