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Tokyo Kogaku Topcon RE Super

The Topcon RE Super is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera manufactured by Tokyo Kogaku and introduced in 1963. It used the Exakta bayonet mount and was notable for offering through-the-lens metering via a pattern of slits on the reflex mirror, and was sold in the United States as the Beseler Topcon Super D.

At recent UK auction in 2025, hammer prices for the Topcon RE Super have ranged from around £75 to £230, with a median near £190 at saleroom level. Today the value tracks closely with cosmetic condition and, more importantly, with meter function — bodies that still meter accurately sell for noticeably more than those sold as spares or repair, and a clean working example with a standard lens typically sells for around the £190–£225 mark.

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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: September 2025

Date Price Source
Sep 2025 £75 Flints Auctions
Apr 2025 £200 Flints Auctions
Mar 2025 £189 Chiswick Auctions
Oct 2024 £150 Flints Auctions
Mar 2023 £225 Flints Auctions
May 2006 EUR 400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 521 Leitz Auction
Nov 1998 £126 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Topcon RE Super worth today?

Based on 2023–2025 UK auction results, a Topcon RE Super is worth roughly £75 to £230 at hammer, with most clean, working examples selling for around £150–£225.

How much does a Topcon RE Super sell for at auction?

Recent UK hammer prices sit in a £75–£230 range, and the median sale price across recorded results is close to £190.

Does the meter condition affect the price?

Yes — the TTL meter is the RE Super's defining feature, and bodies with a dead or erratic meter tend to sell at the lower end of the range, while accurately metering examples achieve the stronger prices.

Is the Beseler Topcon Super D the same camera?

Yes, the Beseler Topcon Super D is the North American market version of the Topcon RE Super, and mechanically the two are the same camera.

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