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Specifications of Cosina Hi-Lite

Lens:     Auto Cosinon 50mm f/1.4 5-group 7-element lens or f/1.8  4 group 6-element lens or f/2.8 
    3-group 4-element lens; stops down to f/16

Shutter:     Copal Square metal focal plane shutter with speeds from B. 1 to 1/1000 sec.,
    self-timer; M-X synchronization.

Viewfinder:     Reflex viewfinder with fresnel screen, micro split-image focusing spot; meter needle visible in the finder.

Exposure Meter:     Match-needle Thru-the-Lens Cds meter couple to shutter/aperture settings; meter needle visible in the finder; ASA range 25-1600.

Film Transport:     Single-stroke film wind lever advances film, sets shutter, counts exposure and prevents double exposure.4.butkus.org

Other features:     Automatic re-setting exposure counter, film type reminder and Diaphragm control lever.

Lens Shade:     52 mm slip-on type

Filter:     49 mm screw-in type (?)

Dimensions:     145 mm (W) x 96 mm (H) x 92 mm (D) w/f 1.8 lens

Weight:     725 g


DESCRIPTION

1. Film wind lever

2. Exposure counter

3. Shutter release button 

4. Self-timer lever 

5. Shutter speed setting ring



6. Film speed setting dial 

7. Film plane mark 

8. Focusing ring

9. Aperture setting ring 

10. Film rewind knob w/crank -handle

11. Film type reminder

12. Meter switch




13. M sync. terminal 

14. X sync. terminal 

15. Sprocket

16. Film take-up spool

17. film rewind button

18. Tripod socket

19. battery compartment cover

20. Back cover lock lever

21. Diaphragm control lever.

22. CdS Battery: Everedy E-675, Mallory RM-675, Burgess HG-675, Ray-O-Vac 675M, Toshiba H-C (TH-KC)


INSERTING BATTERY
1. Remove the Battery Compartment Cover by turning it in the direction of the arrow with a coin.

2. Install the battery in the compartment, making sure that the (-) side faces inside. Then close the Battery Compartment Cover securely.


LOADING THE FILM
1. Pull the Back Cover Lock Lever in the direction of the arrow and the Cover springs open.

2. Pull out the Film Rewind Knob and place the film cassette in the Film Chamber.  Then, push back the Film Rewind Knob. (Loading film in direct sunlight is not recommended.)
3. Insert the film leader into the Take-up Spool Slot and gently wind the film forward enough to wrap the end securely round the take-up spool. Make sure the sprocket teeth encage in the film perforations.4.butkus.org

4. Lock the Cover by depressing it. The Exposure Counter is set at "S" (Start).

 
5. Advance the film by alternately winding on and depressing the Shutter Release Button until the Exposure Counter indicates the figure "1". You are then ready to shoot your first shot. The Exposure Counter shows you
the number of the exposed frames.


FILM TYPE REMINDER 
Make sure to set the type of the film on the Film Type Reminder, so you always know what film is in the camera.

REVERSAL:  for the daylight type color film

COLOR:  for the universal type negative color film

COLOR:  for the tungsten type color film

PANCHRO:  for the black-and-white trim and the infra-red film.4.butkus.org


UNLOADING THE FILM

1. When the Exposure Counter indicates the figure "20" ("36" in case of a 36-exposure film), the film has been completely exposed.

2. Push in the Film Rewind Button on the base of the camera. There is no need to keep pressing it during the rewinding operation. When the new film is wound on, the Button will pop up automatically.

3. Fold Out the Rewind Crank-Handle on the Film Rewind Knob and turn it in the direction of the arrow.


4. Before the film-end slips off the Take-up Spook, you'll feel a slight resistance, but keep turning the Crank-Handle.

5. Stop rewinding when the Crank-Handle rotates freely. Open the Back Cover and take out the exposed film.


EXPOSURE CONTROL 

1. Film Speed Setting 
Turn the Film Speed Setting Dial so that the figure or the line standing for the ASA/DIN film speed of the film in use aligns with the dot on the window. The lines between the settings on the Film Speed Setting Dial indicate the intermediate film speeds.4.butkus.org

2. Aperture Setting
Select the desired setting by turning the Aperture Setting Ring. Depress the Meter Switch to turn 'ON' and keep it depressed.

The diaphragm is stopped down to the preselected aperture setting for measuring exposure at the taking aperture.

3. Shutter Speed Setting 
Turn the Shutter Speed Setting Ring and center the meter needle in the viewfinder. If it fails to position in the center mark, select another shutter speed and/or aperture setting.



4. Perfect Exposure 
When the needle is centered, the camera is set for correct exposure. Remove your finger from the Meter Switch and the diaphragm will open to full aperture. You can view through the finder at maximum brilliance during picture taking.

OVER-EXPOSURE 
When the Meter needle is in the upper held of the scale, it warns against over-exposure. Adjust the shutter speed to a faster setting or the aperture to a smaller setting.
CORRECT EXPOSURE 
Correct exposure is obtained by centering the needle. However, check that the shutter/aperture combination is just right for the subject.
UNDEREXPOSURE 
When the meter needle is in the lower section of the scale, it advises you of under-exposure. Select a slower shutter speed or a larger aperture.



EXPOSURE FACTOR 
The easy-to-read Through-the-lens metering system incorporated in the Cosina Hi-Lite measures the average brightness of the light entering through the taking lens. Consequently this system assures perfect exposure without troublesome compensation of exposure factor; even when using interchangeable lenses, filters, close-up lenses, extension tubes and bellows, etc.