Minolta

Explore 19 Minolta vintage camera models — specs, production history, reviews, and market values in the VTA archive.

Compact

• TC-1 (1996-2002) — Designed for photographers seeking exceptional optical quality in an ultra-portability-focused body, the TC-1 combine.... Full specifications and review.

Rangefinder

• 35 — The Minolta 35 (1947–1958) was Japan's first 35mm rangefinder with a coupled finder—solid, mechanical, and modestly valued today.
• CLE (1980) — Minolta CLE (1980–1985) — the only M-mount rangefinder with aperture-priority autoexposure. Compact, 380g body with TTL metering, LED viewfinder display, and 28/40/90mm framelines.
• Hi-Matic AF2 — A 35mm viewfinder camera with active infrared autofocus and built-in flash, released in 1981 as the successor to the Hi-Matic AF.

Slr

• Alpha 7000 (1985-1988) — The world's first autofocus SLR camera, marking a pivotal shift in 35mm photography.
• Dynax 9 (1998-2004) — The Minolta Dynax 9 (marketed as the Maxxum 9 in North America and α-9 in Japan) is Minolta’s flagship professional 35mm autofocus SLR camera, introduced
• Maxxum 7000 (1985-1988) — The world’s first autofocus SLR with an in-body motor, the Maxxum 7000 didn’t just enter the market—it detonated a bomb in the middle of it.
• SR-101 (1975-1977) — Minolta SR 101 35mm SLR camera, 690g, JDM version of SRT 101b — solid mechanical design with hot shoe and PC sync.
• SR-T 100 (1969-1975) — Designed for amateur photographers seeking reliable mechanical performance with built-in TTL (through-the-lens) meter.... Full specifications and review.
• SR-T 101 (1966-1981) — The Minolta SR-T 101 is a fully mechanical 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1966, renowned for its innovative CLC (Contrast Light
• SR-T 102 (1970–1976) — As an enhanced version of the highly successful SR-T 101, the SR-T 102 refined its predecessor’s robust mechanical de.... Full specifications and review.
• SR-T 200 (1975–1981) — The Minolta SR-T 200 is a 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1975 as a simplified, cost-effective variant within Minolta’s SR-T series
• SR-T 201 (1975-1981) — Overview Released during a period of intense competition in the 35mm SLR market, the SR-T 201 targeted budget-conscio.... Full specifications and review.
• SRT101 (1966) — A 35mm SLR camera introduced in 1966 with TTL metering and MC Rokkor lens compatibility
• X-300 (1984-1999) — The Minolta X-300 is a 35mm film single-lens reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1984 as an economy-oriented model tailored primarily for the European
• X-370 (1984-1999) — Designed for amateur photographers and students, it retains core electronic automation while simplifying operation an.... Full specifications and review.
• X-570 (1983-1989) — The Minolta X-570, known as the X-500 in Europe and other regions, is a 35mm film single-lens reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1983 as a high-end
• X-700 (1981-1999) — The Minolta X-700 is a 35mm manual focus single-lens reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1981 as the flagship model of Minolta’s X-series line. Renowned for
• XD-11 (1977-1984) — A technological milestone in analog photography, the XD-11 combined precision engineering with user-centric design, m.... Full specifications and review.
• XD-7 (1977-1984) — Renowned for its hybrid electronic-mechanical design, it was the world’s smallest and lightest multi-mode SLR at its .... Full specifications and review.
• XD11 (1978) — A compact 35mm SLR known for its precision engineering and dual automatic exposure modes.
• XG-1 (1979-1984) — Meet the Minolta XG-1: a sleek, no-frills gateway into 35mm SLR photography for a generation of film shooters. Released in 1979, this compact
• XG-7 (1977-1980) — Step into the late 1970s, and you’ll find the Minolta XG-7 quietly carving its niche: a sleek, electronic 35mm SLR built for photographers who wanted
• XG-M (1981–1984) — Born in 1981, the Minolta XG-M stands as the refined apex of Minolta’s XG series—a camera that quietly bridged the gap between accessible automation and

Other Models

• Minolta — Vintage Camera — Explore 19 Minolta vintage camera models — specs, production history, reviews, and market values in the VTA archive.
• 35 — The Minolta 35 (1947–1958) was Japan's first 35mm rangefinder with a coupled finder—solid, mechanical, and modestly valued today.
• Alpha 7000 (1985-1988) — The world's first autofocus SLR camera, marking a pivotal shift in 35mm photography.
• CLE (1980) — Minolta CLE (1980–1985) — the only M-mount rangefinder with aperture-priority autoexposure. Compact, 380g body with TTL metering, LED viewfinder display, and 28/40/90mm framelines.
• Dynax 9 (1998-2004) — The Minolta Dynax 9 (marketed as the Maxxum 9 in North America and α-9 in Japan) is Minolta’s flagship professional 35mm autofocus SLR camera, introduced
• Hi-Matic AF2 — A 35mm viewfinder camera with active infrared autofocus and built-in flash, released in 1981 as the successor to the Hi-Matic AF.
• Maxxum 7000 (1985-1988) — The world’s first autofocus SLR with an in-body motor, the Maxxum 7000 didn’t just enter the market—it detonated a bomb in the middle of it.
• SR-101 (1975-1977) — Minolta SR 101 35mm SLR camera, 690g, JDM version of SRT 101b — solid mechanical design with hot shoe and PC sync.
• SR-T 100 (1969-1975) — Designed for amateur photographers seeking reliable mechanical performance with built-in TTL (through-the-lens) meter.... Full specifications and review.
• SR-T 101 (1966-1981) — The Minolta SR-T 101 is a fully mechanical 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1966, renowned for its innovative CLC (Contrast Light
• SR-T 102 (1970–1976) — As an enhanced version of the highly successful SR-T 101, the SR-T 102 refined its predecessor’s robust mechanical de.... Full specifications and review.
• SR-T 200 (1975–1981) — The Minolta SR-T 200 is a 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1975 as a simplified, cost-effective variant within Minolta’s SR-T series
• SR-T 201 (1975-1981) — Overview Released during a period of intense competition in the 35mm SLR market, the SR-T 201 targeted budget-conscio.... Full specifications and review.
• SRT 101 — Minolta SRT 101 (1966–1975): 810g SLR with TTL CLC metering, MC mount, and mechanical shutter. Built like a tank, prized for reliability.
• SRT-201 — Minolta SRT-201 (1975–1981): A fully mechanical 35mm SLR with TTL metering, 1/1000 sec shutter, and ASA 6–6400 range—reliable, affordable, and built for film beginners.
• SRT101 (1966) — A 35mm SLR camera introduced in 1966 with TTL metering and MC Rokkor lens compatibility
• SRT201 — A 35mm SLR film camera produced by Minolta from approximately 1975 to 1981, featuring manual controls and a mechanical shutter.
• TC-1 (1996-2002) — Designed for photographers seeking exceptional optical quality in an ultra-portability-focused body, the TC-1 combine.... Full specifications and review.
• X-300 (1984-1999) — The Minolta X-300 is a 35mm film single-lens reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1984 as an economy-oriented model tailored primarily for the European
• X-370 (1984-1999) — Designed for amateur photographers and students, it retains core electronic automation while simplifying operation an.... Full specifications and review.
• X-570 (1983-1989) — The Minolta X-570, known as the X-500 in Europe and other regions, is a 35mm film single-lens reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1983 as a high-end
• X-700 (1981-1999) — The Minolta X-700 is a 35mm manual focus single-lens reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1981 as the flagship model of Minolta’s X-series line. Renowned for
• XD-11 (1977-1984) — A technological milestone in analog photography, the XD-11 combined precision engineering with user-centric design, m.... Full specifications and review.
• XD-7 (1977-1984) — Renowned for its hybrid electronic-mechanical design, it was the world’s smallest and lightest multi-mode SLR at its .... Full specifications and review.
• XD11 (1978) — A compact 35mm SLR known for its precision engineering and dual automatic exposure modes.
• XG-1 (1979-1984) — Meet the Minolta XG-1: a sleek, no-frills gateway into 35mm SLR photography for a generation of film shooters. Released in 1979, this compact
• XG-7 (1977-1980) — Step into the late 1970s, and you’ll find the Minolta XG-7 quietly carving its niche: a sleek, electronic 35mm SLR built for photographers who wanted
• XG-M (1981–1984) — Born in 1981, the Minolta XG-M stands as the refined apex of Minolta’s XG series—a camera that quietly bridged the gap between accessible automation and
• XG1 — A budget 35mm SLR with auto-exposure, introduced as a more affordable alternative to Minolta’s higher-end models.