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Post by mistertopcon on Jan 28, 2013 23:05:29 GMT -5
I'm a new member. I call myself mistertopcon. I collect Topcon Cameras, lenses, and accessories. I have nine so far. Been using them for thirtysix years. I've got 1 RE Super,4 Super D's, 5 Super DM's (2 with winders), 1 D1, and 2 Super D's I use for parts. I've all the focusing screens ( except #7, never could find that one) I have ALL the RE lenses except for the 28mm, 300mm f5.6, 500mm f5.6,and the 58mm 3.5. I would say I have at least 99% of their accessories. I also have 4 Exaktas and some very sharp vintage lenses for them. My first camera was a Super DM with winder and a 58mm f1.4 lens. Anybody else a Topcon fan?
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Post by Randy on Jan 28, 2013 23:10:15 GMT -5
Welcome to the Camera Collector!
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Post by John Farrell on Jan 28, 2013 23:26:22 GMT -5
Unfortunately, the only Topcon I've owned was a Wink Mirror E. It looked great, but it was impossible to get working correctly - not enough lubrication, and it jammed, too much and the shutter blades oiled.
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Post by mistertopcon on Jan 28, 2013 23:58:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome. After 36 years of usage I pretty sure I can answer any question about Topcons. If anybody has any questions...I'm your guy. What I need right now is somebody that has ever had a topcon lens apart. I'm working on one and sure can use the advise. Thanks again.
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mickeyobe
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Post by mickeyobe on Jan 29, 2013 0:06:55 GMT -5
Welcome mrtopcon.
I have no Topcons but I do have three Exaktas and two Exas and a small collection of accessories and lenses.
I used my VX IIa for ten years until Minolta came along. I just recently treated it to a CLA so when electronic cameras become obsolete my great grandchildren will still be able to take pictures.
Film is waiting in the freezer.
Mickey
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Post by mistertopcon on Jan 29, 2013 0:28:37 GMT -5
Yes Mickey,I too have a freezer full of film. I darn near died when I had to throw out my Kodachrome.
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hansz
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Post by hansz on Jan 29, 2013 3:50:01 GMT -5
Welcome mistertopcon!
Primarily I'm a Zeiss Ikon fan, but - because of the lenses - I got (magically) some Exakta gear.
Then I read 'Classic SLR' of Matanle, and the story of Topcon; got interested and - also automagically - find myself with a Super RE, DM, RE2 and about 10 lenses from 35 to the zoom, including the 1,4 standard lens with some accessories.
Great quality hardware! Very good optics!
And I sold a working R - ouch, but financially necessary at the time.
Looking forward to your posts about Topcon!
Hans
P.S. I uploaded some instruction manuals at holoceen.nl, in the 'Other' tab, 'Other Photo info'
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2013 11:33:46 GMT -5
Welcome. Always admired the Topcons but never got around to actually owning one. They still fetch prices comparable or better than the Nikons from the same era.
W.
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retina
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Post by retina on Jan 29, 2013 12:19:04 GMT -5
I've only got one Topcon unfortunately, a Topcon R, which is a great camera. I did briefly have a nice Topcon RE Super that I'd received in payment for a repair, but times were hard and I had to turn that one back into money.
Regards, Chris
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Post by delane on Jul 7, 2013 20:16:02 GMT -5
Topcon B?
I Have what has been described as the European version of the Beseler Topcon B.
So exactly what is the model number of my camera? Anybody know?
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