Difference between revisions of "Cosina CSL"
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| − | This [[SLR]] from [[Cosina]] circa 1977<ref>{{McKeown12}}</ref> accepts [[42mm screw lenses | 42mm screw mount]] lenses. It has an electronically-timed shutter ranging from 1/1000 to 4 seconds, but without power from a pair of 1.5 volt silver-oxide batteries only the mechanical "M" setting of 1/50th second will operate. Flash sync is at 1/60th of a second or below. | + | This [[SLR]] from [[Cosina]] circa 1977<ref>{{McKeown12}}</ref> accepts [[42mm screw lenses | 42mm screw mount]] lenses. It was sold only in silver unlike its black near-twin the [[Cosina CSM]]. It has an electronically-timed shutter ranging from 1/1000 to 4 seconds, but without power from a pair of 1.5 volt silver-oxide batteries only the mechanical "M" setting of 1/50th second will operate. Flash sync is at 1/60th of a second or below. |
| − | A half-press on the shutter release [[stop down | stops down]] the lens for metering, with over/correct/under indicated with LEDs at the top of the viewfinder. This is the only availabe check that battery voltage is sufficient. The lens can be reopened to its brightest aperture again with a button on the camera front. The rewind release button is tucked alongside the wind lever rather than on the baseplate of the camera. | + | A half-press on the shutter release [[stop down | stops down]] the lens for metering, with over/correct/under indicated with LEDs at the top of the viewfinder. This is the only availabe check that battery voltage is sufficient. The lens can be reopened to its brightest aperture again with a button on the camera front. The rewind release button is tucked alongside the wind lever rather than on the baseplate of the camera. The camera has a small LED on its front which winks during exposure and while the electronic self-timer counts down. |
Above the conventional [[flash sync | X sync PC socket]] is one marked A, intended for communication with Cosina's clunky '''AEC adapter''' which physically twists the shutter-speed dial with its own motor, enabling aperture-priority autoexposure. | Above the conventional [[flash sync | X sync PC socket]] is one marked A, intended for communication with Cosina's clunky '''AEC adapter''' which physically twists the shutter-speed dial with its own motor, enabling aperture-priority autoexposure. | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* [https://cameramanuals.org/pdf_files/cosina_csl.pdf Cosina CSL manual (PDF)], also including the AEC adapter, from Mike Butkus' [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | * [https://cameramanuals.org/pdf_files/cosina_csl.pdf Cosina CSL manual (PDF)], also including the AEC adapter, from Mike Butkus' [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | ||
| − | * [https://www.flickr.com/search/?sort=date-taken-desc&safe_search=1&tags=cosinacsl&user_id=130690258%40N07&view_all=1 Multiple views of the CSL] from [ https://www.flickr.com/photos/sample-image/ Sample - Image.com on Flickr] | + | * [https://www.flickr.com/search/?sort=date-taken-desc&safe_search=1&tags=cosinacsl&user_id=130690258%40N07&view_all=1 Multiple views of the CSL] from [ https://www.flickr.com/photos/sample-image/ Sample - Image.com on Flickr] and a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdDOIvo4S4I 4:30 wordless video showing this camera and the AEC adapter in operation] |
Revision as of 19:03, 4 June 2021
This SLR from Cosina circa 1977[1] accepts 42mm screw mount lenses. It was sold only in silver unlike its black near-twin the Cosina CSM. It has an electronically-timed shutter ranging from 1/1000 to 4 seconds, but without power from a pair of 1.5 volt silver-oxide batteries only the mechanical "M" setting of 1/50th second will operate. Flash sync is at 1/60th of a second or below.
A half-press on the shutter release stops down the lens for metering, with over/correct/under indicated with LEDs at the top of the viewfinder. This is the only availabe check that battery voltage is sufficient. The lens can be reopened to its brightest aperture again with a button on the camera front. The rewind release button is tucked alongside the wind lever rather than on the baseplate of the camera. The camera has a small LED on its front which winks during exposure and while the electronic self-timer counts down.
Above the conventional X sync PC socket is one marked A, intended for communication with Cosina's clunky AEC adapter which physically twists the shutter-speed dial with its own motor, enabling aperture-priority autoexposure.
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).
Links
- Cosina CSL manual (PDF), also including the AEC adapter, from Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
- Multiple views of the CSL from [ https://www.flickr.com/photos/sample-image/ Sample - Image.com on Flickr] and a 4:30 wordless video showing this camera and the AEC adapter in operation
