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The '''Cosina Hi-Lite''' is a [[SLR]] camera body for [[35mm film]]. It has a [[depth-of-field]] preview function that's triggered by pressing a button on the lens mount, to the users left. This function is also needed to determine the shutter speed with help of the [[TTL|TTL meter]].  
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Apparently the first camera for [[35mm film]] ever sold by [[Cosina]], the ''' Hi-Lite''' is a boxy [[SLR]] introduced circa 1968.<ref>As noted on a Cosina [http://www.cosina.co.jp/seihin/voigtlander/english/reason/history-1.html company history page], from their [http://www.cosina.co.jp/seihin/voigtlander/english/reason/index.html "Reasons behind the choices Cosina makes"] pages.</ref> It has [[stop down | stopdown]] [[TTL|TTL metering]] triggered by pressing a button alongside the lens mount, to the users left.  
  
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The viewfinder screen has a focusing aid in its center. The right side of the finder image shows the meter needle with a centring mark.
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The viewfinder screen has a [[microprism]] focusing aid in its center. The right side of the finder image shows the meter needle with a centering mark.
  
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==specifications==
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This model launched Cosina's business of OEM camera manufacture for [[Cosina OEM cameras | rebranding]] by other companies, such as [[Dixons]] and [[Porst]]. This model was also sold as the [[Universa]] Interflex TL, with a slightly modified shutter button.
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The front facing shutter-speed dial<ref>eBay auction #183775575742 shows a camera with the top shutter dial like the [[Cosina Hi-Lite DL]], but simply engraved "Hi-Lite" with the separate Cosina name badge. Its serial number is visible as 123162, which is within the observed range for front-dial Hi-Lites. German eBay listing #1388309362 shows a Hi-Lite serial 123186 with the same configuration.</ref> gives a strong resemblance to the functionally similar [[Ricoh Singlex TLS]] of 1967. Close examination will show that every detail differs slightly (e.g. the Hi-Lite has a release catch for the film door on the bottom of the body), and they are not the same camera.
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Observed examples of the Hi-Lite black version include a plastic tip on the film advance lever.
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==Specifications==
 
*Type: [[SLR]] body
 
*Type: [[SLR]] body
 
*Manufacturer: [[Cosina]]
 
*Manufacturer: [[Cosina]]
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*Lens mount: [[M42|M42 screw mount]] with aperture release mechanics
 
*Lens mount: [[M42|M42 screw mount]] with aperture release mechanics
 
*Shutter: [[Copal]] Square metal [[focal plane shutter]] with speeds 1 sec. to 1/1000 sec. or B
 
*Shutter: [[Copal]] Square metal [[focal plane shutter]] with speeds 1 sec. to 1/1000 sec. or B
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*Metering: [[CdS]] [[TTL|TTL metering]]
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*Metering: [[CdS]] [[stop down]] [[TTL|TTL metering]]
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*Exposure: shutter speed selected manually or controlled by meter
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*Exposure: shutter speed selected manually
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*Viewfinder: [[pentaprism]] finder, focusing aid on screen, ocular with frame for finder accessories  
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*Viewfinder: [[pentaprism]] finder, [[microprism|focusing aid]] on screen, [[ocular]] with frame for finder accessories  
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*Film advance: lever with analog exposure counter, rewind unlock button and rewind crank
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*[[Film advance]]: lever with analog exposure counter, rewind unlock button and rewind crank
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*Power: Type 544 6V battery, battery control button, on/off-switch
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*Power: SP 675 [[Mercury Cells|mercury cell]]
 
*[[Flash sync]]h: two PC connectors for M & X synch
 
*[[Flash sync]]h: two PC connectors for M & X synch
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==Notes==
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==Links==
 
==Links==
 
*[http://corsopolaris.net/supercameras/first/arguscosinastl.html Cosina Hi-Lite] by Max Bertacchi
 
*[http://corsopolaris.net/supercameras/first/arguscosinastl.html Cosina Hi-Lite] by Max Bertacchi
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*[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/cosina/cosina_hi-lite/cosina_hi-lite.htm online manual] at [http://www.mikebutkus.com Michael Butkus Jr.'s]
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*[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/cosina/cosina_hi-lite/cosina_hi-lite.htm Hi-Lite PDF manual, multiple languages] at Mike Butkus' [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com]
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[[Category:Cosina|Hi-Lite]]
 
[[Category:Cosina|Hi-Lite]]

Revision as of 02:39, 9 January 2022

31101976443_64e8d59e91_n.jpg
The Cosina Hi-Lite's boxy design
image by Lars Holmberg (Image rights)
3875830288_38dc8830e8_n.jpg
Detail of shutter speed dial
image by AWCam (Image rights)

Apparently the first camera for 35mm film ever sold by Cosina, the Hi-Lite is a boxy SLR introduced circa 1968.[1] It has stopdown TTL metering triggered by pressing a button alongside the lens mount, to the users left.

The viewfinder screen has a microprism focusing aid in its center. The right side of the finder image shows the meter needle with a centering mark.

This model launched Cosina's business of OEM camera manufacture for rebranding by other companies, such as Dixons and Porst. This model was also sold as the Universa Interflex TL, with a slightly modified shutter button.

The front facing shutter-speed dial[2] gives a strong resemblance to the functionally similar Ricoh Singlex TLS of 1967. Close examination will show that every detail differs slightly (e.g. the Hi-Lite has a release catch for the film door on the bottom of the body), and they are not the same camera.

Observed examples of the Hi-Lite black version include a plastic tip on the film advance lever.


Specifications

Notes

  1. ↑ As noted on a Cosina company history page, from their "Reasons behind the choices Cosina makes" pages.
  2. ↑ eBay auction #183775575742 shows a camera with the top shutter dial like the Cosina Hi-Lite DL, but simply engraved "Hi-Lite" with the separate Cosina name badge. Its serial number is visible as 123162, which is within the observed range for front-dial Hi-Lites. German eBay listing #1388309362 shows a Hi-Lite serial 123186 with the same configuration.

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8142970580_c6526fbd2c_n.jpg
Hi-Lite in black
image by Peters Cameras (Image rights)
43551203870_f44e519f8a_n.jpg
Rebadged as Reporter Hi-Lite
image by Gunter Klug (Image rights)
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