The 'Rohar' 2.5 lens in the TMC is a pretty close match to the Rokkor, and both are surprisingly decent little projectors for small screen projection. Similar in design and dimensions, but the two slide carriers are just different enough not to interchange. Here it is, with a stablemate, a TMC ('Made in Japan by the Taylor-Merchant Company). Inherited a few years ago from a friend who had bought it some time around 1961 in Japan while in the service, along with a Minolta 16 camera, which I also have. Here are a few pics, enjoy! My Minolta Mini is not as nicely preserved as yours, but it came with a hard case and the autochanger. It's in marvelous condition and came in the original case. It can project two slides and while one slide is in the gate the other can be switched out. It still works! The top opens up and the sliding film holder fits in front of the lamp. I'm guessing late 50's - early 60's, If anyone knows please chime in. I'm not sure of the date it was introduced but it's seems beautifully made. It was so cute and tiny I snatched it right up. He had a box of photo odds and ends and said I could have anything I wanted. This came my way via a friend of a friend. MINOLTA 35 MINI SLIDE PROJECTOR WITH CASE MANUAL ADAPTERS & BOX WORKS. Shop from the world's largest selection and best deals for Minolta Slide & Movie.
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