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| − | The '''Cosina CS-2''' is | + | The '''Cosina CS-2''' is a 35mm [[SLR]] introduced by [[Cosina]] in 1978,<ref>{{McKeown12}}</ref> as the autoexposure-only model between the [[Cosina CS-1 | CS-1]] and [[Cosina CS-3 | CS-3]]. It accepts [[K mount lenses]]. |
It is based around a horizontally-traveling cloth [[focal plane shutter]] with speeds electronically timed from 4s to 1/1000 plus B. Unlike many later Cosina models, this limits [[flash sync]] speed to 1/60 second. It features an open aperture [[TTL]] center-weighted metering system using two silicon photo cells. There are no manually-selectable shutter speeds, aside from the X-[[flash sync |sync]] speed of 1/60th second. However the camera does display the automatically-selected shutter speed using one of 16 LEDs along the viewfinder's left edge; and there is an optional +/- 2 stop exposure-compensation dial. The meter has a range of 2 to 19 [[EV]] at (ASA 100), settable to film speeds from 25 to 3200 ASA. | It is based around a horizontally-traveling cloth [[focal plane shutter]] with speeds electronically timed from 4s to 1/1000 plus B. Unlike many later Cosina models, this limits [[flash sync]] speed to 1/60 second. It features an open aperture [[TTL]] center-weighted metering system using two silicon photo cells. There are no manually-selectable shutter speeds, aside from the X-[[flash sync |sync]] speed of 1/60th second. However the camera does display the automatically-selected shutter speed using one of 16 LEDs along the viewfinder's left edge; and there is an optional +/- 2 stop exposure-compensation dial. The meter has a range of 2 to 19 [[EV]] at (ASA 100), settable to film speeds from 25 to 3200 ASA. | ||
| − | Focusing is done manually, with a horizontal [[Split-image device|split-image spot]] and [[Microprism|micro-prism]] collar on the focusing screen. There is an electronic 10 second self-timer, which features a front-facing countdown LED. | + | Focusing is done manually, with a horizontal [[Split-image device|split-image spot]] and [[Microprism|micro-prism]] collar on the focusing screen. There is an electronic 10 second self-timer, which features a front-facing countdown LED. The rewind release button is tucked alongside the wind lever, rather than on the baseplate of the camera. |
Suitable Cosina dedicated flash units mate with a contact in the [[hot shoe]] to force the camera to its 1/60th sync speed automatically even when set to "auto." When half-pressing to illuminate one of the normal viewfinder LEDs, this will go dark when the flash is fully charged, acting as a quirky reverse "ready light." A '''Cosina auto-winder''' accessory was also available. | Suitable Cosina dedicated flash units mate with a contact in the [[hot shoe]] to force the camera to its 1/60th sync speed automatically even when set to "auto." When half-pressing to illuminate one of the normal viewfinder LEDs, this will go dark when the flash is fully charged, acting as a quirky reverse "ready light." A '''Cosina auto-winder''' accessory was also available. | ||
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The Cosina CS-2 is a 35mm SLR introduced by Cosina in 1978,[1] as the autoexposure-only model between the CS-1 and CS-3. It accepts K mount lenses.
It is based around a horizontally-traveling cloth focal plane shutter with speeds electronically timed from 4s to 1/1000 plus B. Unlike many later Cosina models, this limits flash sync speed to 1/60 second. It features an open aperture TTL center-weighted metering system using two silicon photo cells. There are no manually-selectable shutter speeds, aside from the X-sync speed of 1/60th second. However the camera does display the automatically-selected shutter speed using one of 16 LEDs along the viewfinder's left edge; and there is an optional +/- 2 stop exposure-compensation dial. The meter has a range of 2 to 19 EV at (ASA 100), settable to film speeds from 25 to 3200 ASA.
Focusing is done manually, with a horizontal split-image spot and micro-prism collar on the focusing screen. There is an electronic 10 second self-timer, which features a front-facing countdown LED. The rewind release button is tucked alongside the wind lever, rather than on the baseplate of the camera.
Suitable Cosina dedicated flash units mate with a contact in the hot shoe to force the camera to its 1/60th sync speed automatically even when set to "auto." When half-pressing to illuminate one of the normal viewfinder LEDs, this will go dark when the flash is fully charged, acting as a quirky reverse "ready light." A Cosina auto-winder accessory was also available.
Notes
- ↑ McKeown, James M. and Joan C. McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 12th Edition, 2005-2006. USA, Centennial Photo Service, 2004. ISBN 0-931838-40-1 (hardcover). ISBN 0-931838-41-X (softcover).
