The Minolta CLE is a 35mm camera. It is a rangefinder camera. The company Minolta produced the camera from 1980 to 1984.
The lenses of the Minolta CLE can be exchanged. For this purpose the camera is equipped with a M bayonet. The Minolta CLE does not available an autofocus function. The focus is set manually. The rangefinder can determine whether the subject is sharp or not.
The Minolta CLE is fitted with a built-in light meter. It is designed for an ISO range of 25 to 1600. The desired shutter speed can be determined manually. The aperture is also individually selectable.
The Minolta CLE has a bulb mode built-in.
Films for the Minolta CLE
What films do you need for the Minolta CLE? It need 35mm film. A 135-36 film can hold at least 36 shots.
These are still easy to get today and development services are still around. A great film choice for color photos is the Agfaphoto Vista 200* and for black and white pictures the AgfaPhoto APX 100*.
The color film is designed for development in the C-41 process. The C-41 process is offered by almost every photo lab.
The Minolta CLE can be triggered by a self-timer or an additional cable release. A thread for a tripod is available. The Minolta CLE weights 380 grams. The power supply is provided by two LR44 batteries (eBay / Amazon*).
The 35mm camera can today only found in used condition. The price for a used copy of the Minolta CLE vary depending on the condition.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Rangefinder camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Lens mount | Leica M mount |
| Focus | Manual |
| Rangefinder | Yes |
| Exposure times | 1/1000 second to 1/s, Bulb |
| Bulb mode | Yes |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
| Flash sync speed | 1/60 s |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Power supply | 2x LR44 batteries |
| End of production | 1984 |
| Production duration | 4 years |
| Estimated value / Used price | 1.162,31 Euro 1,901,701,139,020,99190,8613,541,25 Estimate based on used prices of 15 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of 6.5.2024 |
| Average used price in the year 2023 | 73,41 Euro (79.02 US-Dollar) |