MINOLTA TC-1

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MINOLTA TC-1

MINOLTA TC-1
$829

Smallest Lens Shutter Camera with Built-In Flash
High-Quality Aspheric Design Lens (3 surfaces)
Autofocus with 455 steps
Aperture Priority Auto Exposure
Center-weighted and Spot Metering Modes
Exposure Compensation of +/- 4 EV
Manual Focus from 18 inches (0.45 meters)
Simple Multifunction Control Dial
High Magnification Viewfinder with diopter Control
Titanium Housing

Miniature Size with Top-Quality Performance
The Minolta TC-1 is an ultra-high-quality, miniaturized, multifeatured camera with a titanium body shell for long-lasting durability. It is a camera that is unrivaled in both form and function. Fitting easily in a shirt pocket, the TC-1 is the smallest lens shutter camera available that offers the creative functions and sharp image quality of an SLR. The advanced automated features allow point and shoot simplicity, while the manual overrides and function control dial allow for personal style and creative expression. Additionally, the superior optical quality and exposure control allows the full potential of color reversal (slide) films to be achieved.

The flash fires automatically whenever the light is low.

A 10-second self-timer lets you set up the shot and appear in the photo.

A wide selection of available Xtreem Action Camerawear accessories includes a belt/arm band, handy tripod, hand strap, tube strap, spiral strap, and soft case.

Powered by one 3-volt CR2 lithium battery.

Superior-Quality Lens
The TC-1 features an ultra-wide-angle 28mm aspherical glass lens (five elements in five groups) that delivers superior image quality with edge-to-edge sharpness even at a maximum aperture of f/3.5. Aspherical lens elements reduce aberrations and also improve the quality of off-center images with wide angles of view. Lens performance is further enhanced by multi-coated surfaces that reduce flare and allow high light transmittance for exceptionally clear images. The lens system also features circular apertures that create natural-looking backgrounds and highlights. Additionally, an all-metal lens housing provides stable and precise optical alignment even in extreme temperatures.

Wide Angle Real-Image Viewfinder with Diopter Adjustment
For maximum eye comfort, the Minolta TC-1 features a large, high-magnification viewfinder with an impressively wide angle-of-view. This real-image viewfinder uses aspherical lenses and glass roof prisms to provide a bright image and clear displays. Pushing the shutter-release button partway down displays shutter speed, flash status, focus OK indicator, and focus distance scale. Diopter adjustment from -2.5 to +1 is available.

Auto and Manual Focusing
The TC-1 uses an external passive-type 455-step autofocus system that is able to focus accurately even on distant subjects, objects behind glass, or mirror images. An analog focus indicator displays the focus distance inside the viewfinder. Manual focus is also available, with 22-step presets in the data panel.

Aperture Priority AE
The TC-1 provides user-selectable circular apertures of 3.5, 5.6, 8, and 16. The circular-type aperture provides a beautiful background blur and circular highlights as opposed to the angular highlights produced by most lens-shutter cameras.

Elegant and Durable Body Design
The Minolta TC-1 features a strong and lightweight titanium shell. Titanium provides a lightweight, long lasting and durable exterior which protects the inside components while providing a beautiful appearance throughout the camera’s lifetime. Inside, the TC-1’s film pressure plate and film guiderails are crafted from aluminum for strength, precise film flatness, and long life.

Function Selector Dial/Lever Combination
Instead of numerous buttons, the TC-1 incorporates nearly all its function controls into a large, easy to operate metal dial. The dial has settings for +/- exposure compensation up to +/- 4EV, auto and manual focus modes, flash, red-eye reduction, ISO, a self-timer, and a setting lock, with distinctive click stops for each position. Additionally, a function selector conveniently positioned in front of the dial provides easy, one-finger operation.

Spot Metering
The TC-1 is equipped with the same spot metering system as some of today’s SLR cameras. The diameter of the spot meter circle is 5.5mm, and the EV range is 2.5 - 17 (at ISO 100).

Built-In Flash
The built-in flash has a guide number of 23 ft. and provides 28mm lens coverage. It features off, on, fill, night portrait, red-eye reduction (via lamp) and slow speed flash sync. In backlit scenes, fill/night portrait mode properly exposes the subject while slightly overexposing the background to maintain a backlit appearance.

Automatic Film Transport
The Minolta TC-1 features a miniaturized film transport motor that is 60% the size of conventional film transport motors with the same power output. This high-power motor provides automatic first frame setting, auto film advance, and auto rewind. In addition, power rewind may be activated at any time.

Additional Features include:

Dual-Mode Self-Timer

Data Panel Illuminator

Auto Power OFF

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