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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 | + | 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 features 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 | + | 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 than the unusual two-stage shutter release found on other Cosina SLRs. There is no film-type reminder, shutter-release lock, or battery check button. |
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| + | This appears to be the model rebadged by [[Vivitar | Ponder & Best]] as the [[Vivitar 220/SL]]. | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| − | * An [https://kamerastore.com/ | + | * An [https://kamerastore.com/products/cosina-hi-lite-202-m42 online sale listing] for a Hi-Lite 202, from [https://kamerastore.com kamerastore.com] |
| − | + | * [https://www.cameramanuals.org/pdf_files/vivitar_250-sl.pdf Online manual (PDF)] for the Vivitar-rebadged models 220/SL and 250/SL, from Mike Butkus' [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/ OrphanCameras.com] | |
| − | [[Category:Cosina]] | + | [[Category:Cosina|Hi-Lite 202]] |
| + | [[Category:H|Hi-Lite 202 Cosina]] | ||
[[Category:42mm screw mount]] | [[Category:42mm screw mount]] | ||
[[Category:Japanese 35mm SLR]] | [[Category:Japanese 35mm SLR]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:57, 15 February 2023
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 features 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 than the unusual two-stage shutter release found on other Cosina SLRs. There is no film-type reminder, shutter-release lock, or battery check button.
This appears to be the model rebadged by Ponder & Best as the Vivitar 220/SL.
Links
- An online sale listing for a Hi-Lite 202, from kamerastore.com
- Online manual (PDF) for the Vivitar-rebadged models 220/SL and 250/SL, from Mike Butkus' OrphanCameras.com
