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Cosina CS-3

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  • Brand: Cosina
  • Name: Cosina CS-3
  • Sales names: Porst Compact Reflex OC
  • Type: Single lens reflex camera
  • Type of Film: 35mm
  • Focal length: -
  • Maximum aperture: depends on the lens
  • Focus: Manual
  • Shutter speeds: 1/1000 s to 8 s, Bulb
  • Flash / Flash connection: Hot Shoe, PC-Flash

The Cosina CS-3 is a single lens reflex camera. The 35mm camera was produced by Cosina. In West Germany, the camera was also sold under the name “Porst Compact Reflex OCN” by Photo Porst under its own brand name.

The lenses of the Cosina CS-3 can be changed. This is possible trough the Pentax K bayonet. You have to focus the lens manually.

The 35mm film camera has an exposure meter. It was designed for work with films with a ISO of 25 to 3200. As with most SLR cameras, exposure is measured trough the lens. The shutter speed and aperture can be freely selected.

The camera has a bulb setting. A external flash can be connected via the PC flash port or Hot Shoe.

Films for the Cosina CS-3

The Cosina CS-3 is a 35mm camera and needs 35mm film. 35mm films are still produced today and can be developed in most photo labs. A good choice for color and black-and-white pictures is the Fujifilm Superia 200* and the Ilford HP5*.

The color film is a negative film and is processed in the C-41 development process. This development process is carried out by all photo laboratories offering the development of 35mm films.

The Cosina CS-3 exposes an area of 24 mm x 36 mm. When the exposure area is this size, 36 photos usually fit on a normal film (135-36). The film is winded manually in the camera.

The Cosina CS-3 has a thread for a tripod and cable release. It also has a self-timer. The dimensions of the camera body are 13,65 x 8,35 x 5,1 cm. It brings 530 g on the scales. The power supply for the 35mm camera is provided by two S-76 1.5V batteries (eBay / Amazon*).

The 35mm camera can today only found in used condition. The value of a used Cosina CS-3 is primarily determined by the condition and functionality.

Technical datasheet

Technical specifications of the camera
AttributeSpecification
Type of CameraSingle lens reflex camera
Film format35mm
Picture format24 mm x 36 mm
Lens mountPentax K lens mount
FocusManual
ViewfinderPentaprism finder
Exposure times1/1000 second to 8 seconds, Bulb
Bulb modeYes
Light meterYes
Built-in flashNo
Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC-Flash
Flash sync speed1/60 s
Tripod mountYes
Cable release threadYes
Self-timerYes
Power supply2x S76 batteries
Size13,65 x 8,35 x 5,1 cm
Dimensions in inches5.37 x 3.29 x 2.01 inches
Weight530 Grams
Estimated value / Used price58,00 Euro
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Estimate based on used prices of 5 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of 18.3.2024
Average used price in the year 202360,77 Euro (64.94 US-Dollar)

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