Minolta / 1980 / Rangefinder
Minolta CLE
A compact electronic rangefinder with Leica M compatibility and a distinctly Minolta approach to exposure automation.
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Overview / 概要
Why Minolta CLE matters.
The CLE shows that a small rangefinder could be modern, electronic, and accessible without becoming generic.
Design & context
The body is pared down and light, with a comfortable grip and an exposure system that stays out of the way.
Buying today
Check the meter, shutter, rangefinder alignment, and battery cover; serviceability is more important than rarity.
Key specifications / 仕様
The details.
- Released
- 1980
- Production
- 1980–1984
- Brand
- Minolta
- Brand country
- Japan
- Format
- Film
- Film / sensor
- 35mm
- Camera type
- Rangefinder
- Lens / mount
- Leica M mount
- Shutter range
- 1s–1/1000s
- Autofocus
- Manual rangefinder focus
- Viewfinder
- Coupled rangefinder
- Weight
- 380g
- Battery
- Two SR44 / LR44 cells
Still to verify for this record: Manufacturing country · Made in Japan flag · ISO range · Flash · Dimensions · Weather sealing · Original MSRP.
Notable features
- Leica M compatibility
- Aperture-priority exposure
- Compact body
Known issues
- Condition varies significantly on the used market.
Buying today / indicative used range
$800–$1,800 USD
Indicative body range; finder and meter condition drive the spread. Snapshot as of 2026-08-12. This is a reference range, not a live offer.
Source record
Every field should be traceable; open a source to check the evidence boundary.
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Minolta CLE reference record
Wikipedia · Reference index
Supports: model identity, release era, format, and commonly documented specifications. Accessed 2026-08-12.
- 02 Open source ↗
Minolta archive / product context
Minolta reference archive · Brand archive / context
Supports: brand history, product context, and source ownership trail. Accessed 2026-08-12.
