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Topcon R

Topcon·1958·Camera

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The Topcon R is a 35mm SLR from Tōkyō Kōgaku which appeared in 1958.[1] It is notable as an early Japanese SLR incorporating an instant-return mirror (following on from the Asahiflex). In addition to adopting the Exakta lens mount, it follows in offering a pentaprism which is detachable and exchangeable with a waist-level viewfinder hood. Likewise, the supplied 58mm f/1.8 Auto-Topcor uses a pressure activated diaphragm but with semi-automatic action (it is manually reopened with a lever atop th

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