Minolta TC-1
The Minolta TC-1 is a premium 35mm compact film camera introduced in 1996, built around a titanium body and a fixed 28mm f/3.5 G-Rokkor lens. It was positioned at the top of Minolta's compact range when new, competing with other high-end pocket compacts rather than mainstream point-and-shoots.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the TC-1 have ranged from around £440 to £780, with sales clustering near £500 for typical working examples and the stronger 2025 result showing what clean bodies can fetch today. These are saleroom wholesale levels, so retail dealer asking prices sit higher. Condition drives the value heavily — a TC-1 with a clear LCD, a clean lens and a working aperture mechanism sells for considerably more than one with cosmetic wear or electronic faults.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | USD 1,000 | £748 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: [ Almost MINT ] Minolta TC-1 Point & Shoot 35mm Film Camera From Japan #3032
Description:
There is no balsam separation. Almost Mint. ■ Appearance >Near MINT. ■ Optics > MINT. ■Serial Number. There is no fog. There is no fungus. There are no scratches. Location: chiba, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 1,140 | £853 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: ⏯️ [Top MINT] Minolta TC-1 Point & Shoot 35mm Film Camera Compact From JAPAN K1
Description:
There is no balsam separation. Pre-owned, heavy signs of use. Total Condition;. Used item. We'll support you. Serial Number;. There is no fog. There is no fungus. Location: TOKYO, HACHIOJI, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 1,100 | £823 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: [Top MINT w/Case] Minolta TC-1 Point & Shoot 35mm Compact Film Camera From JAPAN
Description:
There is no balsam separation. Appearance;. Appearance is beautiful. Total Condition;. Serial Number;. There is no fog. There is no fungus. There are no scratches. Location: FUJIMI, SAITAMA, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 1,050 | £785 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: ALL Works [Top MINT] Minolta TC-1 TC1 Point & Shoot 35mm Film Camera From JAPAN
Description:
There is no balsam separation. It works properly. Total Condition;. Serial Number;. There is no fog. By weight and shape of each product, I use 13 kind of cushioning materials and pursue safety and weight reduction. Location: FUJIMI, SAITAMA, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 1,250 | £935 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: All works [MINT in Box] Minolta TC-1 Point & Shoot 35mm Film Camera From Japan
Description:
There is no balsam separation. Total Condition;. It works properly. Pre-owned, almost no signs of use. Pre-owned, minimal signs of use. Pre-owned, heavy signs of use. It shows minimal signs of use. Location: YOKOHAMA, KANAGAWA, Japan |
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| Aug 2026 | USD 1,000 | £748 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: [Almost MINT] Minolta TC-1 Point & Shoot 35mm Film Camera Compact From JAPAN
Description:
There is no balsam separation. Almost MINT. Total Condition;. There is a thin haze. There is no fungus. There is no scratches. There is no large dusts. tiny scuffs from normal use. Location: FUEFUKI, YAMANASHI, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 1,015 | £759 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: [Near MINT+] Minolta TC-1 Point & Shoot 35mm Film Camera Compact From JAPAN
Description:
There is no balsam separation. Total Condition;. Serial Number;. There is no fog. There is no fungus. There is no scratches. There is no large dusts. tiny scuffs from normal use. Location: KATSUSHIKA-KU, TOKYO, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 1,100 | £823 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: [Top MINT] Minolta TC-1 TC1 Point & Shoot 35mm Film Camera Compact From JAPAN
Description:
There is no balsam separation. Total Condition;. Serial Number;. There is no fog. There is no fungus. There is no scratches. There is no large dusts. Beautiful condition. Location: TOYOHASHI, AICHI, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 1,050 | £785 | 🇺🇸 eBay | |
Title: All Works【Near Mint+++ in BOX】 Minolta TC-1 Point & Shoot Film Camera From JAPAN
Description:
There is no separation. Near Mint+++. It works properly. LCD Works! There is no fog. ■ Serial Number. There is no scratches. There is slight fungus. Location: Tokyo, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | EUR 990 | £845 | 🇪🇺 eBay | |
Title: Minolta TC-1 28mm F3.5 Point & Shoot Film Camera Champagne 14602281 Heidi Photo
Description:
Die Licht-Dichtung ist in gutem Zustand und muss nicht erneuert werden. Zustand: gebraucht, sehr gut. Der Sucher ist klar, sauber und ohne Kratzer. Es sind wenige Staubpunkte im Sucher sichtbar. Das Gehäuse zeigt außen leichte Nutzungsspuren. Location: München, Bayern, Germany |
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| Jun 2026 | £769 | £769 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: [N MINT in BOX] Meter Works Minolta TC-1 Point & Shoot 35mm Film Camera JAPAN
Description:
There is no balsam separation. Total Condition;. It works properly. Pre-owned, almost no signs of use. Pre-owned, minimal signs of use. Pre-owned, heavy signs of use. tiny scuffs from normal use. It shows signs of use. Location: Kitakyusyu, FUKUOKA, Japan |
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| Jun 2026 | £1,535 | £1,535 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: [MINT in Box] Minolta TC-1 70th anniversary Black 35mm Film Camera From JAPAN
Description:
By weight and shape of each product, I use 13 kind of cushioning materials and pursue safety and weight reduction. No problem in the view. No problem in the shooting. Beautiful condition. There are no large dusts. Location: Chofu-shi, TOKYO, Japan |
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| Jun 2026 | £880 | £880 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: [Top MINT in Box] Minolta TC-1 35mm Point & Shoot Compact Film Camera From JAPAN
Description:
There is no balsam separation. Total Condition;. Serial Number;. There is no fog. There is no fungus. There are no scratches. There are no large dusts. Beautiful condition. Location: NAKATSU, OITA, Japan |
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| Jun 2026 | £863 | £863 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: [MINT+++ w/Box] Minolta TC-1 Point & Shoot 35mm Film Camera Compact From JAPAN
Description:
There is no balsam separation. Total Condition;. There is no fog. There is no fungus. There are no scratches. There are no large dusts. Beautiful condition. Weekends are not available because office is closed. Location: SHIMOTUMA, IBARAKI, Japan |
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| Nov 2025 | £775 | £620 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 247) Title: A Minolta TC-1 Compact 35mm Camera
Description:
1996, titanium, serial no. 17602732, with Minolta G-Rokkor f/3.5 28mm lens, body, G-VG, powers up and appears to function, lens, VG-E, complete with |
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| Dec 2023 | £440 | £440 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 264) Title: A Minolta TC-1 Compact Camera
Description:
A Minolta TC-1 Compact Camera, shutter working, flash working, meter responsive, finder display working, otherwise untested, body G-VG, elements G-VG, |
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| Feb 2022 | £500 | £400 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 423) Title: A Minolta TC-1 35mm Compact Camera
Description:
champagne, body G, dent above flash unit, camera powers on, will not fire shutter, optics G-VG, very slight haze present, with makers display case & |
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| May 2002 | £352 | £300 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: MAGIC LANTERNS, OPTICAL TOYS AND CAMERAS (Lot 173) Title: Minolta TC-1 NO. 14602031
Description:
Minolta TC-1 NO. 14602031 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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| Feb 1999 | £402 | £350 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 229) Title: Minolta TC-1 no. 17601456
Description:
Minolta TC-1 no. 17601456 Estimate: £25 - £200 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minolta TC-1 worth in 2026?
Based on recent UK auction hammer results, a Minolta TC-1 is worth roughly £440 to £780 depending on condition, with clean working examples sitting toward the upper end of that range.
How much does a Minolta TC-1 sell for at UK auction?
Recent UK hammer prices have sat between about £440 and £780, with a typical sale price around £500 for a functional body with normal use wear.
Why is the Minolta TC-1 priced higher than most 35mm compacts?
Its value reflects the titanium construction, the 28mm G-Rokkor lens and its status as Minolta's flagship compact, all of which keep demand firm among collectors and film shooters.
What faults most affect the price of a TC-1?
LCD bleed, aperture mechanism issues and lens-barrel faults are the main condition factors that pull the price down, since service support for the model is limited.