Minolta XE-1 35mm SLR

Minolta XE-1 35mm SLR - Good Condition | Classic Professional Film Camera with Minolta MD Mount

The Minolta XE-1 is a beautifully crafted and highly regarded professional 35mm SLR from Minolta's respected XE series — a camera that was developed in close collaboration with Leitz and shares several engineering principles with the Leica R3. The XE-1 combines Aperture Priority and Manual exposure modes with a bright and accurate viewfinder, solid all-metal construction, and the exceptionally smooth Copal shutter — delivering a refined and tactile shooting experience that remains deeply satisfying to use today. Built around the Minolta MD mount, it gives access to a vast range of Minolta Rokkor and MD lenses — making it one of the most capable and enjoyable professional manual focus film bodies ever produced. Serial number 1140236.

Key Features

• Minolta MD mount — compatible with a wide range of Minolta Rokkor and MD lenses
• Aperture Priority and Manual exposure modes
• Developed in collaboration with Leitz — shares engineering with the Leica R3
• Exceptionally smooth Copal shutter for precise and reliable exposure control
• TTL centre-weighted metering for consistent and accurate exposures
• Bright and clear viewfinder with exposure information display
• Solid all-metal construction built to professional standards
• Self-timer function
• A genuine professional classic from Minolta's golden era

Condition Report

• Body: Good condition — light handling marks consistent with use, no cracks or damage
• Sensor/Optics: Viewfinder clear and bright; focusing screen in good order
• Mechanics/Electronics: Shutter fires correctly across all modes; all controls and film transport functioning as expected; MD mount connection clean and secure

"The Minolta XE-1 is one of those cameras that photographers and collectors hold in genuine reverence. Its Leitz collaboration gives it a refinement and precision that sets it apart from other Minolta bodies — the shutter is exceptionally smooth, the viewfinder is outstanding, and the build quality is simply superb. The MD mount opens up a world of exceptional Rokkor glass — a genuinely outstanding professional film body."

What's Included

• Minolta XE-1 camera body
• Body cap

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Minolta
• Model: XE-1
• Serial Number: 1140236
• Mount: Minolta MD
• Film Format: 35mm (135)
• Exposure Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual
• Metering: TTL centre-weighted
• Shutter: Copal
• Shutter Speed: 4s – 1/1000s + Bulb
• ISO Range: ISO 25–1600
• Viewfinder: Optical pentaprism, approx. 95% coverage
• Built-in Flash: No — hot shoe for external flash
• Self-timer: Yes
• Dimensions: approx. 138 x 88 x 50mm
• Weight: approx. 570g (without battery)
• Type: 35mm SLR Camera
• Category: Cameras
• Condition: Good Condition