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Minolta CLE - Camera

Minolta CLE - Camera

35mm manual focus Leica M mount rangefinder camera released by Minolta in 1980. Result of a cooperation between Minolta and Leica from which the first camera was the CL. Unlike the CL, Leica did nott sell the CLE under their own name as the CL was seen as a competitor to the failed M5. Based on the XG-series SLRs from Minolta. Framelines for 28, 40, and 90mm. Metal body available in black or gold (special version, 300 produced).

  • Shutter: Electronic horizontal focal plane cloth curtain, 1s - 1/1000s + B
  • ISO range: 25 - 1600
  • Size: 125 x 78 x 34mm
  • Weight: 382g
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Leica M

Leica’s M mount was introduced in 1953 alongside its first camera, the M3. Despite the rise of the SLR, Leica cameras have continued to succeed as their unique combination of build quality, speed, and discretion sets them apart from competition. The M bayonet mount, and the cameras introduced alongside it, offered (& continue to offer) a number of advantages over SLRs and other rangefinder cameras.

One big advantage is automatic framelines, which react to the lens on the camera to show accurate framelines in the viewfinder. This is even possible with older Leica Thread Mount (LTM) lenses if the correct adapter is used.

Other manufacturers, such as Cosina Voigtländer, Carl Zeiss, Konica, and Minolta, have also produced rangefinder cameras using Leica M mount.

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Minolta CLE - Camera Availability & Price History
Date Sold SKU Quality Control Price Image
28 Mar 2024 T65126 € 1.199,00 Minolta CLE - Camera Image
28 Dec 2023 T54773 € 1.199,00 Minolta CLE - Camera Image
16 Jul 2023 E19095 € 1.631,29 Minolta CLE - Camera Image
25 Jun 2022 T17491 € 1.249,00 Minolta CLE - Camera Image