Tokyo Kogaku Topcon AM Microscope SLR
The Topcon AM Microscope SLR is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera body produced by Tokyo Kogaku and configured for photomicrography, attaching to a microscope rather than to conventional photographic lenses. It was sold as a specialist scientific instrument rather than as a general-purpose camera.
Evidence for what a Topcon AM Microscope SLR is worth today is thin: a single UK auction hammer result of £62 in March 2023 is the only data point on file, so any wider price range cannot be reliably stated. As of 2026 that figure should be treated as indicative of wholesale saleroom level for a body sold without a microscope, and retail asking prices from specialist dealers can sit higher.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: March 2023
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| Mar 2023 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 153) Title: A Topcon AM Microscope SLR 35mm Film Camera
Description:
chrome, 1970s, with Meyer-Optik Orestegon f/2.8 29mm lens and removable 90 degree eyepiece, single speed shutter, mirror stays up often preventing |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Topcon AM Microscope SLR worth today?
On the limited evidence available, one UK auction example sold for £62 in 2023; with only a single hammer price on record, that figure is the best current guide to value rather than a firm market price.
How much does a Topcon AM Microscope SLR sell for at auction?
The only recorded UK auction hammer result in our data is £62, so the camera appears to sell at the lower end of the specialist-equipment market when offered without a microscope.
Is the Topcon AM Microscope SLR a usable general-purpose camera?
No. It is a 35mm SLR body built for photomicrography and is designed to mount to a microscope, not to standard photographic lenses.