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Tokyo Kogaku Topcon Super DM

The Topcon Super DM is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera from Tokyo Kogaku, sitting in the upper tier of the Topcon SLR line during the 1970s. It was aimed at advanced amateur and professional users who wanted an interchangeable-lens system body.

Sales evidence for the Super DM is thin: a single UK auction hammer result from February 2022 saw an example sell for £238, which gives an indicative wholesale benchmark rather than a reliable median. With only one data point on file, today's value of a Topcon Super DM is best treated as a guide price, and what a given body sells for in 2026 will hinge heavily on cosmetic condition, meter function and whether a working lens is included. Buyers should expect the auction-room price to move appreciably either side of that figure depending on completeness.

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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: July 2023

Date Price Source
Jul 2023 £150 Flints Auctions
Feb 2022 £238 Flints Auctions
Oct 2019 £348 Flints Auctions
May 2013 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
Sep 2004 £262 Christie's
May 2004 EUR 300 Leitz Auction
Nov -0001 £212 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Topcon Super DM worth today?

On the limited evidence available, a Topcon Super DM is worth around £240 at UK auction, based on a 2022 hammer price of £238 for a single recorded sale.

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

The one verified UK auction result on file shows a Super DM selling for £238 hammer, so comparable clean examples can be expected to trade in that area, with condition and lens inclusion driving the price up or down.

Is the Topcon Super DM a good buy at this price?

At roughly £240 the Super DM offers a less common alternative to mainstream 1970s SLRs, but the thin sales record means buyers should weigh value against the difficulty of finding service support.

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