My new acquisition

Jeff Kubach

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I don't know much about it, but from what I can tell from the images it looks good. I hope you enjoy it.

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Thanks. It is like a new camera. I wil have it repaired this monday so I can't await the moment to put another film to this camera
 

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Looks very 60's. I like the film ASA /film selector, Makes me wonder what speed its geared toward. Did you get the owners manual with it? Keep us posted, I, m anxious to see what you can do with it.

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OK-- a quick peek at camerapedia, this is a rebadged Cosina HiLite HDL imported for the german market. That might help you get some more literature an doperating instructions. ENJOY!!

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It is made in 1974 I think. I did not took the owners manual but i found it from this site: http://www.butkus.org/chinon/cosina.htm It is for the Cosina Hi-Lite DL but they are similar. I will post some images as soon as I can. Unfortunately I took them without the aid of light meter which was not working but I hope I made good estimate of the light condition I sent the camera for service(to fix the light meter) and I will have it ready at Monday
 

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Yes, I was just there looking at that. I stand corrected, the dial around the rewind is only a film type reminder-very cool. Looks like a keeper to me. have fun with it.

Rick
 

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As you know, Cosina made many cameras and lenses to a price point for many bigger name companies. Don't be surprised if this one is a pretty decent performer.

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ok the camera is ready and the light meter seems to work properly
 
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I don't know where to post my question so I post it here. Today I tried to take a picture outside in the dark and I couldn't see the needle of the light meter. Is there any solution/technique to solve this problem ;
 

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nick10 said:
I don't know where to post my question so I post it here. Today I tried to take a picture outside in the dark and I couldn't see the needle of the light meter. Is there any solution/technique to solve this problem ;
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You mean apart from taking shots in daylight?

I'm sure I saw a similar camera on a Norwegian photo website for sale recently.

PM me if you want the details.

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The light meter works properly and the night but I can't see the needle(or with difficulty).
 

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nick10 said:
The light meter works properly and the night but I can't see the needle(or with difficulty).
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That's one of the drawbacks when using old cameras. Progress is not always bad...
 
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