Minlta Hi Matic E black?

[Bill58]

I saw one (pristine) today for sale. Is this a really rare one? What's it worth?

Thanks,
Bill

 

[racoll]

It's certainly one you don't come across too often. I wonder what it's worth though, since the Hi-Matic E is difficult to find batteries for--I don't know if that would affect its desirability. I'd sure love to have it though. I've got two chrome ones that I love; the Rokkor on these is a phenomenal lens along with the camera's ability to shoot at 1/1000s, a rarity with these compact RFs. How much were they asking for the black one you saw?

 

[Bill58]

The Korean used camera dealers are pretty savvy about values, but the Dollar vs. Won rate is pretty good now. My guess is not over $125. I can go back and check next Saturday if interested. It appears to be flawless.

Mine is silver w/ a bright yellow snakeskin and I luv it!

It's certainly one you don't come across too often. I wonder what it's worth though, since the Hi-Matic E is difficult to find batteries for--I don't know if that would affect its desirability. I'd sure love to have it though. I've got two chrome ones that I love; the Rokkor on these is a phenomenal lens along with the camera's ability to shoot at 1/1000s, a rarity with these compact RFs. How much were they asking for the black one you saw?

 

[zuikologist]

I tracked one on UK ebay for a couple of days. It went for £18 (about $27), but no idea whether it was working etc.

 

[Gradskater]

hi-matic e

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I had a black hi-matic e that I bought for 10 bucks, I should have never sold it. It went on ebay for 40 bucks. It was absolutely spotless and worked great, I took it apart and cleaned it all up myself. I was expecting to get at least 50, but thats what I got.

 

[Bill58]

Evidentally they aren't so rare or the bottom has fallen out the mkt. for vintage cameras. 'Glad I didn't pull the trigger on that one!

 

[slm]

I have a black one. It's actually my first rangefinder, and the camera that got me interested in RF's. It's an excellent camera all around (lens, meter accuracy, size).
I use 2 PX625A batteries with a homemade brass spacer to fill in the gap, works like a charm. It was bought at a thrift store for $2.00 😀 but that was sheer luck.

Cheers.

 

[racoll]

The Korean used camera dealers are pretty savvy about values, but the Dollar vs. Won rate is pretty good now. My guess is not over $125. I can go back and check next Saturday if interested. It appears to be flawless.

Mine is silver w/ a bright yellow snakeskin and I luv it!

Thanks for the offer Bill, but I'll have to pass since I've got several other ebay irons in the fire at present.