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| − | The Hi-Lite 202 is among the many [[Cosina]] stopdown-metering [[SLR]]s using [[42mm screw lenses]]. It's known to have been available around 1975. It has many of the expected featured for a camera of its era: shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 1 second with flash sync at a respectable 1/125; a self-timer; a [[hot shoe]]; and (with a [[Flash_sync#Types_of_Flash_Sync_Connections | PC sockets]] for both X and M sync. | + | The Hi-Lite 202 is among the many [[Cosina]] stopdown-metering [[SLR]]s using [[42mm screw lenses]]. It's known to have been available around 1975. It has many of the expected featured for a camera of its era: shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 1 second with flash sync at a respectable 1/125; a self-timer; a [[hot shoe]]; and (with a [[Flash_sync#Types_of_Flash_Sync_Connections | PC sockets]] for both X and M sync. There's also a small indicator window in front of the rewind crank showing when a film cassette is loaded. |
But compared to several other closely-related Cosinas, the 202 is one of the more no-frills models. [[Stop down]] metering is activated with the simple (and typical) switch alongside the lens mount, rather their unusual two-stage shutter release found on other Cosina SLRs. There is no film-type reminder, shutter-release lock, or battery check button. | But compared to several other closely-related Cosinas, the 202 is one of the more no-frills models. [[Stop down]] metering is activated with the simple (and typical) switch alongside the lens mount, rather their unusual two-stage shutter release found on other Cosina SLRs. There is no film-type reminder, shutter-release lock, or battery check button. | ||
Revision as of 10:37, 7 June 2021
The Hi-Lite 202 is among the many Cosina stopdown-metering SLRs using 42mm screw lenses. It's known to have been available around 1975. It has many of the expected featured for a camera of its era: shutter speeds from 1/1000 to 1 second with flash sync at a respectable 1/125; a self-timer; a hot shoe; and (with a PC sockets for both X and M sync. There's also a small indicator window in front of the rewind crank showing when a film cassette is loaded.
But compared to several other closely-related Cosinas, the 202 is one of the more no-frills models. Stop down metering is activated with the simple (and typical) switch alongside the lens mount, rather their unusual two-stage shutter release found on other Cosina SLRs. There is no film-type reminder, shutter-release lock, or battery check button.
Links
- An online sale listing for a Hi-Lite 202, from kamerastore.com
