Cosina CSL / CSM
akaPetri MF-2
akaPorst compact reflex S
akaPorst compact-reflex
akaVivitar XC-3
akaVivitar XC-4
35mm MF film SLR camera • Discontinued
- Announced:
- · 1977
- Production status:
- ● Discontinued
- Country of design:
- · Japan
- System:
- · Cosina M42 (1968)
Specification
| Format: | |
| 35mm full frame | |
Film type: | 135 cartridge-loaded film |
| M42 [45.5mm] | |
| Shutter: | |
Type: | Focal-plane |
Model: | Electronically controlled |
Speeds: | 4 - 1/1000 + B |
| Exposure: | |
Exposure metering: | Through-the-lens (TTL), stop-down |
Exposure modes: | Manual |
| Physical characteristics: | |
Weight: | 540g |
Dimensions: | 136.5x83.2x51mm |
Manufacturer description #1
LENS MOUNT: M=42 dia. P=1.0 screw mount, Flange back focus distance 45.45mm.
SHUTTER: Magnetically controlled Cloth Curtain Focal Plane shutter with the speed from 4 sec. to 1/1000 sec. plus B and Mechanical 1/50 sec. Flash synchronization at X (1/60 sec.). Electrically controlled Selftimer of 10 sec. with winking Warning Signal lamp.
VIEWFINDER: Fixed Pentaprism type, Magnification 1x (with f=55mm lens), Dioptry 0.9, field of view 93% for both vertical and horizontal, Focusing to be made by horizontal split image and surrounding Micro-prism, Indications of Optimum, Over and Under exposures.
METERING SYSTEM: Matching system by stop-down metering.
FILM SPEED RANGE: ASA 25-3200.
AUTO-EXPOSURE RANGE: EV 3 (F1.4 1/4 sec.) - EV 18 (F16 1/1000 sec.).
FILM ADVANCE: 180° rotation with Stand-off angle 30°.
SHUTTER RELEASE: Equipped with built-in Lock dial and Stop-down release button. Half pressure stops down the lens shooting aperture and Full pressure activates the shutter.
EXPOSURE COUNTER: Progressive type from S (start) and automatically resets to S.
REAR COVER: Removable Door-hinge type with Film Reminder Clip on its back.
ELECTRICAL SOURCE: S-76 Silver battery 1.5V x 2. Battery test by LEDs of metering built-in the viewfinder with half pressure of the release button.
Manufacturer description #2
FROM VIVITAR XC-3 AND XC-4 INSTRUCTION MANUALS:
CAMERA TYPE: 35mm Electronic SLR with center-weighted, TTL Exposure Balance System.
FILM FORMAT: 24mm x 36mm.
LENS MOUNT: Universal (M-42) Thread Mount.
SHUTTER: Horizontal travel, fully electronic focal plane shutter. Twin matched solenoids; one per shutter blade. Electronic shutter speeds from 4 sec. to 1/1000 sec. plus mechanical "B" and "M" settings. Mechanical "M" setting of 1/50 sec. provided when batteries are inoperative.
SELF-TIMER: Approx. 10 second delay. Electronically timed (wid LED display - XC-3). Activated by Shutter Release Button.
EXPOSURE BALANCE SYSTEM: Two CdS cells behind prism, with center-weighted averaging sensitivity pattern. Match LED display in viewfinder, with LED over and under-exposure warnings.
EXPOSURE RANGE: EV 0.75 (EV 0.5 - XC-3) to EV 18 (ASA 25/DIN 15 with 50mm f1.7 lens).
FILM SPEED RANGE: ASA 25 to 3200, in 1/3 EV increments.
POWER SUPPLY: Two, 1.5 volt silver oxide batteries (Eveready S-76, Mallory MS-76, G-13 or equivalent).
VIEWFINDER: Fixed eye-level pentaprism. Match LED display. -1.0 Diopter. Horizontal split image center with microprism collar on matte fresnel screen.
FLASH CONTACTS: "X" sync Hot Shoe and PC Outlet contacts. "X" sync up to 1/60 sec.
FILM ADVANCE: Single-stroke rapid Film Advance Lever. Built-in double exposure prevention.
EXPOSURE COUNTER: Progressive from "S" to 36. Automatic Counter reset.
FILM LOADING: Vivitar Multi-Slotted Take-up Spool.
FILM REWIND: Rewind Crank and Rewind Button on top of camera.
DIMENSIONS (body only): 138 mm x 85 mm x 51 mm (XC-4), 138.3 mm x 83.7 mm x 51 mm (XC-3).
WEIGHT (body only): 499 g (XC-4), 530 g (XC-3).
From the editor
The Cosina CSL (1977) only came in a silver finish, while the CSM (1978) - in a black finish. Otherwise, there was no difference between the two cameras in terms of specifications.
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