Minolta

Minolta CLE

📅 1981 ⚖️ 430 g

📖 Overview

The Minolta CLE is a classic rangefinder film camera known for its compact size and excellent metering, as shown in its 108 sample photos. It's perfect for film enthusiasts who appreciate a classic shooting experience. Being a fully manual camera, it demands a deeper understanding of photography.

📸 Browse 108 real-world sample photos taken with this camera by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📋 Specifications

Release Year	1981
Sensor Type	Film
Weight	430 g

Last updated: March 22, 2026

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Minolta CLE, sourced from SampleShots.

Silhouetted figures stroll along a beach as the sun sets over the horizon, casting golden hues across the waves. A pier stretches into the distance. — Merve Kalafat Yılmaz

Cinestill 400d 🎞️ | People walking on a beach at sunset — Merve Kalafat Yılmaz

Kodak Gold 200 🎞️ | Silhouettes of people on a beach at sunset. — Merve Kalafat Yılmaz

Two people sit on jagged rocks above a bright blue sea, sharing a quiet moment as waves crash below. — Merve Kalafat Yılmaz

Seagull wings toward a hand offering food over a seaside terrace at sunset. A glass of beer and leafy shadows frame the candid coastal moment. — Merve Kalafat Yılmaz

Close-up of delicate white blossoms along a slender branch, with a softly blurred backdrop of trees and sky. This photograph captures a quiet spring moment and emphasizes the fragility of blooms against woody texture. — Merve Kalafat Yılmaz

Night photograph of a snow-covered plaza with a glowing Ferris wheel and an illuminated carousel. Silhouetted visitors stand in the foreground, adding depth. — Moritz Karst

A large Ferris wheel with a glowing lattice of spokes and colorful cabins against a calm blue evening sky. — Merve Kalafat Yılmaz

Neon 'OPEN' sign illuminates a cozy diner interior with retro booths and a jukebox, inviting patrons to step inside. — Moritz Karst

Green glass bottle sits on a pebbled shoreline with blue water and distant cliffs in the background. — Merve Kalafat Yılmaz

Tire tracks leading across a sandy beach towards the ocean, with a clear blue sky above. The scene evokes a sense of exploration and freedom. — Merve Kalafat Yılmaz

A photograph of a snow-covered beach with a vivid yellow-leaved tree in the foreground and a wooden fence along the shoreline under a bright blue sky. — Merve Kalafat Yılmaz

Driver's-eye view along a narrow forest road, with a blurred dashboard in the foreground and a sunlit green canopy ahead. The scene emphasizes motion and depth through the trees. — Merve Kalafat Yılmaz

Potted cactus on a white-tiled ledge sits in front of a window framed by open beige shutters. — Merve Kalafat Yılmaz

Vibrant coastal scene featuring lush cliffs and rolling waves, with a beachside establishment nestled below. A parasol adds a touch of leisure to the view. — Merve Kalafat Yılmaz

Kodak Gold 200 🎞️ | A narrow canal through a lush tropical garden. — Merve Kalafat Yılmaz

High-rise buildings reflecting in serene waters with a faded left edge, suggesting an artistic lens effect. — Merve Kalafat Yılmaz

A crow perched on a rainbow-colored railing along a sandy beach, wings spread as it balances on the barrier. The scene captures a coastal promenade with distant hills and a calm sea. — Merve Kalafat Yılmaz

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