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carry case. Picture courtesy of Helios 1984.|image_rights = with permission}}The '''Topcon''' '''35-S''', '''35-L''' and '''35-JL''' are [[35mm film|35mm]] fixed-lens [[Rangefinder camera|rangefinder]] cameras manufactured by [[Tōkyō Kōgaku]] from 1956 to late 1959 and successors of the [[Topcon 35]] series.
   
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{{stub}} The '''Topcon 35-S''', '''Topcon 35-L''' and '''Topcon 35-JL''' are compact 35mm [[Rangefinder camera|rangefinder]] cameras with a fixed lens, manufactured between 1956 and late 1959 by [[Tōkyō Kōgaku]] and successors of the [[Topcon 35]]. They were the last rangefinder cameras to bare the name "Topcon".
  
   
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The '''Topcon''' '''35-S '''was released in 1956 and manufactured for about a year. It features a specifically designed ''Topcor 44mm f/2'' semi-wide angle and a [[Seikosha-MX]] [[leaf shutter]] with speeds from 1 to 1/500 sec and B. The lens is a Double-Gauss type with 6 elements in 4 groups (1-2-2-1), same design as the Topcor-S 50mm f/2. It has an accessory shoe on the top cover and an MFX synchronized [[Flash sync|flash terminal]] located on the side of the lens housing. The viewfinder is an Albada-frameline type with automatic [[parallax]] correction with a 1:1 aspect ratio. Lastly, the advance mechanism is double-stroke which was claimed by Topcon to prevent the tearing of sprocket holes in films. At the time of its release, it was priced at [[Japanese prices|¥33,200]] ($109 in the U.S.A<ref>Popular Photography - April 1957 - Vol. 40, No. 4 - Page 164<br>
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carry case. Picture courtesy of TBSM1984.|image_rights = with permission}}
  
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The '''35-S''' was introduced in 1956 as a replacement for the [[Topcon 35|35-A]] and [[Topcon 35|35-B]]. It is equipped with a fixed leaf shutter-lens which combines a sharp Topcor 4.4cm f/2 and a Seikosha-MX [[leaf shutter]] with speeds from 1/500 to 1sec + B. It has a 1:1 viewfinder with frameline (Albada type), automatic [[parallax]] correction and a fully semi-silvered window. It has a double stroke shutter cocking and film advance mechanism like the early versions of the [[Leica M3]]. At the time of its release, it was priced at [[Japanese prices|¥33,200]] ($109 in the U.S.A<ref>Popular Photography - April 1957 - Vol. 40, No. 4 - Page 164<br>
  
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[[File:Topcor 4.4cm f2.png|thumb|252x252px]]
 
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The '''35-L''' (Beseler Topcon-L in North America) was introduced in 1957 to replace the 35-S. It has the same specifications as its predecessor, however, the leaf shutter was upgraded for a Seikosha-MXL which feature the "new" [[Light-value system]] which link together the shutter speed ring and aperture ring. It was priced at [[Japanese prices|¥35,000]] which included a selenium light meter attachment to pair with the Light-value system.
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The '''Topcon''' '''35-L''' (Beseler Topcon-L in North America) replaced its predecessor in 1957. It was released just a few months before the Topcon R (Beseler B Topcon). Its specifications are the same as the 35-S, however, it was upgraded with a [[Seikosha-MXL]] [[leaf shutter]] which features the "new" [[Light-value system|LV system]]. It was sold together with a selenium light meter giving readings in '''Light Value''' and was priced at [[Japanese prices|¥35,000]].
   
 
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The '''35-JL''' was released almost simultaneously with the 35-L. It is identical to its sister camera but equipped with a Topcor 4.4cm f/2.8, thus was less expensive. Both cameras were manufactured until late 1959.
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The '''Topcon''' '''35-JL''' was released almost simultaneously with the 35-L. It is identical to its sister camera but equipped with a Topcor 44mm f/2.8 and was slightly less expensive. The lens is an [[Heliar]] type with 5 elements in 3 groups (2-1-2), same design as the Topcor 50mm f/2.8. It was phased out in late 1959 together with the 35-L, marking the end of the 35mm rangefinders era at Topcon.
   
 
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Size 135 x 67 x 81mm
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Size 132 x 79 x 64mm
   
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Weight 718 g
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Weight 720g
   
 
Filter size 40.5mm
  
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== Notes & References ==
  
== Notes & References ==
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 On the 35-L and 35-JL, the aperture ring click stops on full numbers when the shutter is set at B, 1sec, 1/2, 1/250 & 1/500 and click stops at half points between numbers when the shutter is set at 1/5, 1/10, 1/25, 1/50 & 1/100 for a better exposure. However, it is possible to set the aperture ring between click stops if needed. For more information concerning the light value scale and speed/aperture combination, read pages 22 to 25 of the manual.
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*  On the 35-L and 35-JL, the aperture ring click stops on full numbers when the shutter is set at B, 1sec, 1/2, 1/250 & 1/500 and click stops at half points between numbers when the shutter is set at 1/5, 1/10, 1/25, 1/50 & 1/100 for a better exposure. However, it is possible to set the aperture ring between click stops if needed. For more information concerning the light value scale and speed/aperture combination, read pages 22 to 25 of the manual.
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*  List of available accessories: Square hood, a leather case, a lens cap, shutter release button, a selection of filters (Y1, Y2, O2 & UV), reloadable cassettes for bulk film loading and an amplifier for the Topcon-Meter.
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Available accessories included a leather case, a square hood with leather carrying case, a push-on lens cap, filters (Y1, Y2, O2 & UV), Topcon magazines for bulk film loading and an amplifier for the Topcon-Meter.
  
   
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* The Topcon-Meter was made by [[Sekonic]].
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The last 35-L and 35-JL have a modified Albada type viewfinder with the edges of the window 100% silvered and a clear center.
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* Some Topcon 35-L and Topcon 35-JL have a modified Albada viewfinder with the edges of the window 100% silvered and a clear centre.
   
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The Topcon-Meter was made by [[Sekonic]].
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* The Topcon 35-S has 10 aperture blades.
   
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The Topcon 35-S has 10 aperture blades.
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* Both Topcon 35-L & Topcon 35-JL have 5 aperture blades.  
   
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Both 35-L & 35-JL have 5 aperture blades. <references />
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== Bibliography ==
  
== Bibliography ==
 
* {{Antonetto Russo}} P.&nbsp;33.
  
* {{Antonetto Russo}} P.&nbsp;33.
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*Pages of [http://www.butkus.org/chinon Mike Butkus's site]:
  
*Pages of [http://www.butkus.org/chinon Mike Butkus's site]:
 
**[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/beseler/beseler_topcon_l/beseler_topcon_l.htm Topcon 35-L (Beseler L) user manual]
  
**[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/beseler/beseler_topcon_l/beseler_topcon_l.htm Topcon 35-L (Beseler L) user manual]
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* [http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/topcon35l_e.html Topcon 35-JL] ([http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/topcon35l.html Japanese version]) at [http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/index_e.html Cosmonet's Classic Camera site]
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170609145204/http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/topcon35l_e.html Topcon 35-JL] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20171208181926/http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/frame.htm Japanese version]) at [https://web.archive.org/web/20160329173143fw_/http://www.cosmonet.org/camera/index.html Cosmonet's Classic Camera site]
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* [http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/topcon35l.html Topcon 35-L repair notes] at [http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/ kyphoto.com's Favorite Classics]
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20180301002353/http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/topcon35l.html Topcon 35-L repair notes] at [https://web.archive.org/web/20180409194909/http://www.kyphoto.com:80/classics/ kyphoto.com's Favorite Classics] (If the link is broken, click [https://i.imgur.com/5f2WgFK.png here])
 
In Japanese:
  
In Japanese:
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/daitocamera/videos?disable_polymer=1 Topcon 35-S repair videos by Daito Camera, on YouTube]
  
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/daitocamera/videos?disable_polymer=1 Topcon 35-S repair videos by Daito Camera, on YouTube]
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* [http://www.geocities.co.jp/HeartLand/4556/camera/Topcon35S.html Topcon 35-S] (black painted, not original) and [http://www.geocities.co.jp/HeartLand/4556/camera/topcon35L.html Topcon 35-L] at [http://www.geocities.co.jp/HeartLand/4556/ Kinkonkan]
  
* [http://www.geocities.co.jp/HeartLand/4556/camera/Topcon35S.html Topcon 35-S] (black painted, not original) and [http://www.geocities.co.jp/HeartLand/4556/camera/topcon35L.html Topcon 35-L] at [http://www.geocities.co.jp/HeartLand/4556/ Kinkonkan]
 
* Topcon-35S and 35L in a [http://www013.upp.so-net.ne.jp/kima-ps/6hobby2.html page of classic cameras] at [http://www013.upp.so-net.ne.jp/kima-ps/ Kimata Photo Studio]
  
* Topcon-35S and 35L in a [http://www013.upp.so-net.ne.jp/kima-ps/6hobby2.html page of classic cameras] at [http://www013.upp.so-net.ne.jp/kima-ps/ Kimata Photo Studio]
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* [http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~zeppan_tousan/col4/col4.cgi Topcon 35-JL] in the [http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~zeppan_tousan/ Zeppan Tōsan photo site] (incorporating [http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~zeppan_tousan/col4/coldata/85.jpg this photograph]). If the link does not work, go to the [http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~zeppan_tousan/ Zeppan Tōsan photo site], follow the link marked "武器庫" in the page menu, and then the link marked "東京光学　トプコン３５ＪＬ" in the "next" menu
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* [http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~zeppan_tousan/col4/col4.cgi Topcon 35-JL] in the [http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~zeppan_tousan/ Zeppan Tōsan photo site] (incorporating [http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~zeppan_tousan/col4/coldata/85.jpg this photograph]). If the link does not work, go to the [http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/~zeppan_tousan/ Zeppan Tōsan photo site], follow the link marked "武器庫" in the page menu, and then the link marked "東京光学 トプコン３５ＪＬ" in the "next" menu
 
In Chinese:
  
In Chinese:
 
* [http://www.ccc2000.net/Camera/Details.aspx?ID=3341 Topcon 35-JL] at [http://www.ccc2000.net/camera/ www.ccc2000.net]
  
* [http://www.ccc2000.net/Camera/Details.aspx?ID=3341 Topcon 35-JL] at [http://www.ccc2000.net/camera/ www.ccc2000.net]

Revision as of 01:06, 8 September 2019

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Topcon 35-L with square hood and

carry case. Picture courtesy of Helios 1984. (Image rights)

The Topcon 35-S, 35-L and 35-JL are 35mm fixed-lens rangefinder cameras manufactured by Tōkyō Kōgaku from 1956 to late 1959 and successors of the Topcon 35 series.

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The Topcon 35-S was released in 1956 and manufactured for about a year. It features a specifically designed Topcor 44mm f/2 semi-wide angle and a Seikosha-MX leaf shutter with speeds from 1 to 1/500 sec and B. The lens is a Double-Gauss type with 6 elements in 4 groups (1-2-2-1), same design as the Topcor-S 50mm f/2. It has an accessory shoe on the top cover and an MFX synchronized flash terminal located on the side of the lens housing. The viewfinder is an Albada-frameline type with automatic parallax correction with a 1:1 aspect ratio. Lastly, the advance mechanism is double-stroke which was claimed by Topcon to prevent the tearing of sprocket holes in films. At the time of its release, it was priced at ¥33,200 ($109 in the U.S.A[1].).

Topcor 4

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LV-0

The Topcon 35-L (Beseler Topcon-L in North America) replaced its predecessor in 1957. It was released just a few months before the Topcon R (Beseler B Topcon). Its specifications are the same as the 35-S, however, it was upgraded with a Seikosha-MXL leaf shutter which features the "new" LV system. It was sold together with a selenium light meter giving readings in Light Value and was priced at ¥35,000.

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The Topcon 35-JL was released almost simultaneously with the 35-L. It is identical to its sister camera but equipped with a Topcor 44mm f/2.8 and was slightly less expensive. The lens is an Heliar type with 5 elements in 3 groups (2-1-2), same design as the Topcor 50mm f/2.8. It was phased out in late 1959 together with the 35-L, marking the end of the 35mm rangefinders era at Topcon.

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Size 132 x 79 x 64mm

Weight 720g

Filter size 40.5mm

Push-On lens cap size 42mm

Notes & References

  •  On the 35-L and 35-JL, the aperture ring click stops on full numbers when the shutter is set at B, 1sec, 1/2, 1/250 & 1/500 and click stops at half points between numbers when the shutter is set at 1/5, 1/10, 1/25, 1/50 & 1/100 for a better exposure. However, it is possible to set the aperture ring between click stops if needed. For more information concerning the light value scale and speed/aperture combination, read pages 22 to 25 of the manual.
  •  List of available accessories: Square hood, a leather case, a lens cap, shutter release button, a selection of filters (Y1, Y2, O2 & UV), reloadable cassettes for bulk film loading and an amplifier for the Topcon-Meter.
  • The Topcon-Meter was made by Sekonic.
  • Some Topcon 35-L and Topcon 35-JL have a modified Albada viewfinder with the edges of the window 100% silvered and a clear centre.
  • The Topcon 35-S has 10 aperture blades.
  • Both Topcon 35-L & Topcon 35-JL have 5 aperture blades.  
  1. ↑ Popular Photography - April 1957 - Vol. 40, No. 4 - Page 164

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