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− | The '''Cosina Hi-Lite DL''' is a manual focus 35mm [[SLR]] from [[Cosina]] from c.1970<ref>{{McKeown12}}</ref> It revises the earlier [[Cosina Hi-Lite | Hi-Lite (no suffix)]] by moving the shutter speed dial to the more conventional position | + | |image_source= https://www.flickr.com/photos/nippoletano/51974412717/in/pool-camerawiki/ |
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+ | The '''Cosina Hi-Lite DL''' is a manual focus 35mm [[SLR]] from [[Cosina]] from c.1970<ref>{{McKeown12}}</ref> It revises the earlier [[Cosina Hi-Lite | Hi-Lite (no suffix)]] by moving the shutter speed dial to the more conventional position on the top deck of the camera. Some examples of the DL have name engravings with a more ornate font than the example pictured.<ref>The example pictured in the owner's manual linked below show this typography variant.</ref> The DL model and ones labeled [[Cosina Hi-Lite DLR | Hi-Lite DLR]] seem functionally identical. | ||
The DL accepts [[M42]] type lenses and so predictably, uses [[stop down]] metering. The camera usually came with a Auto Cosina 50mm lens with f/1.4 (5 group, 7 element), f/1.8 (4 group, 6 element) or f/2.8 (3 group, 4 element). | The DL accepts [[M42]] type lenses and so predictably, uses [[stop down]] metering. The camera usually came with a Auto Cosina 50mm lens with f/1.4 (5 group, 7 element), f/1.8 (4 group, 6 element) or f/2.8 (3 group, 4 element). | ||
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It has an metal [[focal-plane shutter]] with speeds from 1s to 1/1000 with B. There are two terminals for flash sync. One for M for flash bulb and X for electronic sync which is at 1/125 a sec. A [[self-timer]] feature is also available and has a delay of approx 8 sec. | It has an metal [[focal-plane shutter]] with speeds from 1s to 1/1000 with B. There are two terminals for flash sync. One for M for flash bulb and X for electronic sync which is at 1/125 a sec. A [[self-timer]] feature is also available and has a delay of approx 8 sec. | ||
− | The built-in exposure meter uses a | + | The built-in exposure meter uses a [[TTL]] match-needle, center weighted metering system using a [[CdS]] cell. The ASA film speed setting can be set on the shutter knob window, to speeds from 25 to 1600 ASA. The metering is done via a needle on the right side of the viewfinder display. Choosing the proper shutter and aperture combinations will result in correct exposure with the needle aligned between the + and −. It is powered by a 1.35v mercury battery. |
− | + | The viewfinder screen features a central [[microprism]] spot to ease focusing. The film transport uses a single stroke film advance lever with a automatic reset film counter and double exposure prevention. The rewind crank is also surrounded by film reminder collar with choices of panchro, color and reversal. | |
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The Cosina Hi-Lite DL is a manual focus 35mm SLR from Cosina from c.1970[1] It revises the earlier Hi-Lite (no suffix) by moving the shutter speed dial to the more conventional position on the top deck of the camera. Some examples of the DL have name engravings with a more ornate font than the example pictured.[2] The DL model and ones labeled Hi-Lite DLR seem functionally identical.
The DL accepts M42 type lenses and so predictably, uses stop down metering. The camera usually came with a Auto Cosina 50mm lens with f/1.4 (5 group, 7 element), f/1.8 (4 group, 6 element) or f/2.8 (3 group, 4 element).
It has an metal focal-plane shutter with speeds from 1s to 1/1000 with B. There are two terminals for flash sync. One for M for flash bulb and X for electronic sync which is at 1/125 a sec. A self-timer feature is also available and has a delay of approx 8 sec.
The built-in exposure meter uses a TTL match-needle, center weighted metering system using a CdS cell. The ASA film speed setting can be set on the shutter knob window, to speeds from 25 to 1600 ASA. The metering is done via a needle on the right side of the viewfinder display. Choosing the proper shutter and aperture combinations will result in correct exposure with the needle aligned between the + and −. It is powered by a 1.35v mercury battery.
The viewfinder screen features a central microprism spot to ease focusing. The film transport uses a single stroke film advance lever with a automatic reset film counter and double exposure prevention. The rewind crank is also surrounded by film reminder collar with choices of panchro, color and reversal.
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).
- ↑ The example pictured in the owner's manual linked below show this typography variant.