Cosina CT-1A

The Cosina CT-1A is a single lens reflex camera. The 35mm camera was built by Cosina. It is the successor of the Cosina CT-1, which has changed the exposure display in the viewfinder from a needle to LEDs. The CT-1A was also available under the names “Petri GX-1” and “Petri MF-101A”.

The lenses of the Cosina CT-1A can be changed. For this purpose, a Pentax K bayonet was installed in the camera. The focus of the lens must be adjusted manually. There is no autofocus system.

The 35 mm camera has a built-in light meter. The exposure meter is designed for 35mm films from ISO 25 to ISO 1600 and is designed to measure exposure through the camera lens.

The aperture and shutter speed can be freely selected if desired. The 35 mm camera comes with a bulb setting option. An external flash can be connected to the Hot Shoe. There is also a PC flash socket.

Films for the Cosina CT-1A

The Cosina CT-1A takes pictures on 35mm film. These are still easy to get today and development services are still around. One option for b/w images is the Kodak T-Max 400*. A possible film for color pictures is the Kodak Gold 200*.

If you like, you can use the built-in self-timer or a separate cable release to trigger the Cosina CT-1A. The possibility of using a tripod provides the necessary stability. The camera weighs 420 g and the dimensions are 13,3 x 8,5 x 4,8 cm. The camera needs two LR44 batteries (eBay / Amazon*).

The camera can be bought today only used. The price for a used copy of the model vary depending on the condition.