bunje@uw-beaver (Carl Bunje) (11/17/83)
I also have a Topcon D-1 bought years ago, and have had little if any trouble with it. I would be hard pressed to trade it for a new system, even though it is heavier and doesn't have all of the new-fangled features. It certainly is built like a tank, and its inertia keeps it from bouncing about on a slow exposure. The only problem I seem to have is expanding my system. Where can I find lenses to fit the same mount? Someone mentioned Exacta's, what are they and are they still around? I don't want to sacrifice the auto stop-down feature, so just fitting in the bayonet mount isn't enough. Specifically, I'd like to get a zoom in the range of say 70-200mm. I have heard that Topcons are still being made, but that they have priced themselves out of the US market. Just rumor, but if anyone has any confirming knowledge, I'd like to hear it. Carl.