The Cosina Hi-Lite EC is a 35mm camera. It is part of the group of single lens reflex cameras.
The lenses of the Cosina Hi-Lite EC can be changed. For this purpose the camera is equipped with a M42 lens mount. The M42 thread is standardized and manufacturer-independent, so there are a number of lenses for this type from different producers. The M42 thread was invented by Carl Zeiss in Jena, Germany. The major producers of M42 lenses were Pentax, Zeiss, Pentacon and KMZ. You have to focus the lens by hand. The 35mm camera does not have an autofocus function.
The 35mm film camera has an exposure meter. It is designed for an ISO range of 25 to 1600. The exposure meter is designed to measure exposure through the lens of the camera. The desired exposure time as well as the number of f-stops can be set by the user.
The Cosina Hi-Lite EC has a bulb mode, for example for long exposures. The shutter is open for a variable time. In addition to a PC flash port, the Cosina Hi-Lite EC can be used with hot shoe flashes.
Films for the Cosina Hi-Lite EC
Photographic films are required for the Cosina Hi-Lite EC. Films for the 35mm format are used. 35mm films are still produced today and can be developed in most photo labs. The Fujifilm Superia 200* is a possible color film for the Cosina Hi-Lite EC. Black and white images are with the Ilford FP4 Plus* possible.
The color film is being developed in the C-41 process. The C-41 process is offered by almost all photo labs. As a rule, 36 shots are possible per film (135-36) at this negative size.
The 35mm camera has a thread for a tripod. In addition, there is a connector for a cable release and a self-timer. The 35mm camera measures 14,5 x 9,9 x 5,3 cm.
