Minolta

Minolta TC-1

📅 1996 ⚖️ 185 g

📖 Overview

The Minolta TC-1 is a cult classic film camera known for its exceptional 28mm f/3.5 G-Rokkor lens and compact size. Featuring 23 sample photos on SampleShots, it's best suited for film enthusiasts who appreciate high-quality optics and a minimalist design. Being a film camera from 1996, it demands a more deliberate and manual approach to photography.

📸 Browse 23 real-world sample photos taken with this camera by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📋 Specifications

Release Year	1996
Sensor Type	Film
Weight	185 g

Last updated: March 22, 2026

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Minolta TC-1, sourced from SampleShots.

Narrow urban alley with traditional and modern buildings, vibrant signage, and deep shadows under a clear blue sky. — Haotian Zheng

Color photograph of a narrow urban street at dusk, lined with glowing signs and pedestrians, with perspective leading toward a blue-tinted horizon. — Haotian Zheng

Tokyo street bustling with pedestrians amid colorful storefronts under a vibrant blue sky. — Haotian Zheng

Night street photograph in Tokyo illuminated by neon signs, dominated by a tall red vertical sign. Pedestrians and a cyclist move beneath storefront glow along the busy sidewalk. — Haotian Zheng

Distant city skyline above a well-kept park, with a narrow canal in the foreground and trees arching across the top. — Clark Gu

Sunlit Seoul alley with a cyclist seen from behind, riding away toward the distant end. Narrow storefronts and Korean signs frame the scene. — Clark Gu

Cherry blossom trees frame a bustling city street, where a sleek black car passes by a contemporary building adorned with artful displays. — Clark Gu

A tranquil city street lined with blossoming trees under soft morning light, leading towards distant buildings. The scene captures the essence of early spring in an urban environment. — Clark Gu

Weathered wooden park bench along a sunlit walkway, with dappled light patterns on the slats and surrounding greenery. — Clark Gu

A narrow urban alley between white-tiled and beige brick facades converges toward a white car at the end, captured as a straightforward street photograph. — Clark Gu

Haotian Zheng

Couple embracing at the water's edge with a bridge silhouetted in the background during twilight. Soft hues reflect the calm atmosphere. — Haotian Zheng

Sunlit highway traffic flows beneath a row of golden autumn trees, with a distant city skyline on the left. — Clark Gu

Lush tropical plants fill a glass-covered conservatory as sunlight filters through the geometric skylight. — Clark Gu

Night city street photograph with a glass-front building lit by neon signs, including Bic Camera. Pedestrians cross a zebra crossing in the foreground. — Haotian Zheng

Clark Gu

A vibrant red convertible parked among a lineup of modern vehicles in an urban garage, illuminated by natural light streaming through large windows. — Haotian Zheng

Cars are stuck in traffic inside a tunnel. — Haotian Zheng

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🔌 Compatible Lenses

Native Minolta A Mount

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