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metalhund
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 Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 2:37 pm Post subject: Topcon RE super or Topcon RE-2? |
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metalhund wrote:
Which one should I keep?
I was lucky to buy two Topcon cameras. Of course it was mostly to get the lenses, but I like to keep one, if I should want to photograph analogy.
It is about Topcon RE super and Topcon RE-2
Both cameras are in good condition.
I lean towards keeping Topcon RE Super, which looks most beautiful.
But is there any reason for keeping Topcon RE-2 instead ?
If there is anyone who has some (practical) experience with this, I would appreciate your advice. |
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philslizzy
Joined: 07 Aug 2012
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philslizzy wrote:
The big difference for me is the positioning of the shutter button, on the front of the Super and in the more tradionional top mounted place on the 2. Personally i feel the would be better as in my experience front mounted can contribute to camera shake. as its not so easy to gently sqeeeeze off a shot.
My 2d worth.
The super is a strikingly handsome camera
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scsambrook
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scsambrook wrote:
Keep the RE Super. Not only is it better looking, better made and better handling, it's also one of the historically significant 35mm SLR cameras. Its meter-on-mirror system was one of the first commercially successful TTL metering applications. Yes, keep it, use it, treasure it.
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Equipment: Pentax DSLR for casual shooting, Lumix G1 and Fuji XE-1 for playing with old lenses, and Leica M8 because I still like the optical rangefinder system. |
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philslizzy
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philslizzy wrote:
| scsambrook wrote: |
| Keep the RE Super. Not only is it better looking, better made and better handling, it's also one of the historically significant 35mm SLR cameras. Its meter-on-mirror system was one of the first commercially successful TTL metering applications. Yes, keep it, use it, treasure it. |
I wasn't aware of that. mmm perhaps I'd change my mind. Seriously.
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metalhund
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metalhund wrote:
it's always great to be confirmed in one's own opinion.
I keep the RE super and try to sell the other.
1000 thanks for your help  |
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John Shriver
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John Shriver wrote:
The RE-2 (Beseler D-1) is known for a weak link between the shutter speed dial and the Copal shutter that fails. There's no weak links in the RE-Super (Beseler Super D). |
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