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| − | The '''Cosina Hi-Lite EC''' is a [[SLR]] camera body for 35mm film. It has a depth-of-field preview function that's triggered by pressing the shutter release button halfway. This function is also needed to determine the shutter speed with help of the TTL meter. To regain a lighter viewfinder image the button for temporary aperture reopening has to be pressed. | + | The '''Cosina Hi-Lite EC''' is a [[SLR]] camera body for [[35mm film]]. It has a depth-of-field preview function that's triggered by pressing the shutter release button halfway. This function is also needed to determine the shutter speed with help of the [[TTL|TTL meter]]. To regain a lighter viewfinder image the button for temporary aperture reopening has to be pressed. |
The viewfinder screen has a focusing aid in its center. The left side of the finder image shows the needle and the shutter speed scale of the meter which includes a rectangular battery control mark. | The viewfinder screen has a focusing aid in its center. The left side of the finder image shows the needle and the shutter speed scale of the meter which includes a rectangular battery control mark. | ||
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| − | |image_text= The Cosina Hi-Lite EC doesn't profit<br/>from the Zeiss | + | |image_text= The Cosina Hi-Lite EC doesn't profit<br/>from the Zeiss lens's electric function |
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*Manufacturer: [[Cosina]] | *Manufacturer: [[Cosina]] | ||
*Year of launch: 1974 | *Year of launch: 1974 | ||
| − | *Film: 35mm film with speeds 15 to 33 DIN | + | *Film: [[35mm film]] with speeds 15 to 33 DIN |
| − | *Lens mount: M42 screw mount with aperture release mechanics | + | *Lens mount: [[M42|M42 screw mount]] with aperture release mechanics |
*Shutter: [[Copal]] electrically controlled focal plane shutter with speeds 1 sec. to 1/2000 sec. or B, or w/o battery: single speed | *Shutter: [[Copal]] electrically controlled focal plane shutter with speeds 1 sec. to 1/2000 sec. or B, or w/o battery: single speed | ||
| − | *Metering: TTL metering | + | *Metering: [[TTL|TTL metering]] |
*Exposure: shutter speed selected manually or controlled by meter | *Exposure: shutter speed selected manually or controlled by meter | ||
| − | *Viewfinder: pentaprism finder, focusing aid on screen, ocular with frame for finder accessories | + | *Viewfinder: [[pentaprism]] finder, focusing aid on screen, ocular with frame for finder accessories |
*Film advance: lever with analog exposure counter, rewind unlock button and rewind crank | *Film advance: lever with analog exposure counter, rewind unlock button and rewind crank | ||
*Dimensions: 145×99×53mm | *Dimensions: 145×99×53mm | ||
Revision as of 08:57, 26 March 2008
The Cosina Hi-Lite EC is a SLR camera body for 35mm film. It has a depth-of-field preview function that's triggered by pressing the shutter release button halfway. This function is also needed to determine the shutter speed with help of the TTL meter. To regain a lighter viewfinder image the button for temporary aperture reopening has to be pressed.
The viewfinder screen has a focusing aid in its center. The left side of the finder image shows the needle and the shutter speed scale of the meter which includes a rectangular battery control mark.
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| The Cosina Hi-Lite EC doesn't profit from the Zeiss lens's electric function |
specifications
- Type: SLR body
- Manufacturer: Cosina
- Year of launch: 1974
- Film: 35mm film with speeds 15 to 33 DIN
- Lens mount: M42 screw mount with aperture release mechanics
- Shutter: Copal electrically controlled focal plane shutter with speeds 1 sec. to 1/2000 sec. or B, or w/o battery: single speed
- Metering: TTL metering
- Exposure: shutter speed selected manually or controlled by meter
- Viewfinder: pentaprism finder, focusing aid on screen, ocular with frame for finder accessories
- Film advance: lever with analog exposure counter, rewind unlock button and rewind crank
- Dimensions: 145×99×53mm
- Power: Type 544 6V battery, battery control button, on/off-switch
- Connectors: hot shoe and two other flash connectors
