Minolta

Minolta XE-5

📅 1975 ⚖️ 620 g

📖 Overview

The Minolta XE-5 is a classic film SLR known for its solid build quality and accurate metering. Displaying 19 sample photos on SampleShots, it appeals to film photography enthusiasts seeking a reliable and affordable vintage camera. Its fully manual operation requires a good understanding of photographic principles.

📸 Browse 19 real-world sample photos taken with this camera by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📋 Specifications

Release Year	1975
Sensor Type	Film
Weight	620 g

Last updated: March 22, 2026

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Minolta XE-5, sourced from SampleShots.

Journey | Mountains are seen with a cloudy sky above. — Stefan Cosma

Incomplete | Old brick building with archways and windows. — Stefan Cosma

Warm, amber-lit corner of a vintage bar with tufted leather seating, framed posters, and a glowing lamp on a small table. The scene emphasizes atmosphere and retro detail. — Stefan Cosma

Snow-sheathed cliffs tower above a dark wooden lodge perched on a frozen lake, a solitary retreat set against a glacier-lit landscape. — Stefan Cosma

Snow-covered alpine ridge dominates a craggy landscape beneath a bright blue sky. The scene emphasizes texture and contrast between sunlit snow and exposed rock. — Stefan Cosma

Black-and-white photograph of a weathered wooden signpost reading RELAXARE, set against a leafy forest backdrop. The image emphasizes rough texture and rustic signage. — Stefan Cosma

Happy Hour! (Fujifilm 200) | a wine rack filled with lots of bottles and glasses — Stefan Cosma

Alley | An illuminated alleyway glows in the night. — Stefan Cosma

Gothic clock tower rises with patterned tiled spires against a clear blue sky. The stone church features steep gables and arched windows. — Stefan Cosma

Close-up photograph of white blossoms on a branch against a pale sky, with shallow depth of field creating a dreamy background. The image highlights delicate petals and the organic texture of the branch. — Stefan Cosma

Black-and-white night photograph of a streetlamp near a shuttered window on a building corner, casting a glow on the facade. — Stefan Cosma

Shallow-depth photograph of white blossoms against a pale blue sky, with foreground flowers softly blurred. — Stefan Cosma

Small stone outbuilding with a conical roof sits behind a rustic fence, framed by budding vines in a quiet rural scene. — Stefan Cosma

Close-up of a white blossom cluster on a branch with a softly blurred background. — Stefan Cosma

Monochrome close-up of a rose with blurred leaves and a wooden fence in the background. The shot highlights petal texture and subtle tonal gradations. — Stefan Cosma

Dense forest shrouded in mist with hints of autumn colors peeking through the trees. Soft light creates an ethereal atmosphere. — Stefan Cosma

A gondola traverses through a dense forest, surrounded by autumn foliage and misty mountains in the background. — Stefan Cosma

Two boats docked at a bustling harbor, surrounded by city buildings and water. The scene captures the tranquil yet lively essence of urban waterfront life. — Stefan Cosma

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🔌 Compatible Lenses

Native Minolta A Mount

Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

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