My new acquisition

[nick10]

I bought before a week a Porst Reflex C-TL which is in reality a Cosina Hi-Lite HDL.

http://img705.imageshack.us/i/cosina002.jpg/
http://img685.imageshack.us/i/cosina003.jpg/

Its light meter had problem so I sent the camera for service
What do you think about this camera;
I will upload also some of the pictures I took with these camera as soon as I have them

 

[Jeff Kubach]

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

Jeff

 

[nick10]

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

 

[Rick A]

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.

Rick

 

[Rick A]

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!!

Rick

 

[nick10]

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

 

[Rick A]

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

 

[Russ - SVP]

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.

Kiron Kid

 

[nick10]

Here are the best photos that I took with my Porst Reflex C-TL. The camera will return from the service tomorow.

http://img696.imageshack.us/i/44070008.jpg/
http://img64.imageshack.us/i/44070015.jpg/
http://img64.imageshack.us/i/44070016.jpg/
http://img188.imageshack.us/i/44070013.jpg/
http://img20.imageshack.us/i/44070007.jpg/

 

[nick10]

ok the camera is ready and the light meter seems to work properly

 

[nick10]

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 ;

 

[mpirie]

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 ;

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.

Mike

 

[nick10]

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

 

[ath]

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

That's one of the drawbacks when using old cameras. Progress is not always bad...