Cosina Hi-Lite 35mm SLR film camera with 50mm f1.8 lens
Description:
The Cosina Hi-Lite is a classic, fully mechanical SLR perfect for those who want a pure film photography experience. With its solid build and intuitive design, it’s a great choice for anyone looking to learn the basics of manual exposure. The 50mm f1.8 lens is ideal for capturing sharp, vibrant images with beautiful depth of field, making it a versatile lens for portraits, street photography, and everyday scenes. The simplicity of this camera means you’ll be fully immersed in each shot, free from digital distractions.
Specs:
• Type: Mechanical
• Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/1000s
• Lens: M42 mount, 50mm f1.8
• Modes: Fully manual
Battery: No battery is required as it is fully mechanical.
Due to the age of this camera and the nature of old light meters we can’t guarantee that the light meter still works. This isn’t an issue as the camera will function perfectly without batteries. To meter a scene before taking a picture we recommend using an external light meter or for you to take our online course that will teach you how to use a film camera without the use of any external tools.
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How does a camera end up here?
1. Finding cameras
The journey starts with sourcing the right gear. We get cameras from various place. Most of the time people reach out to us to sell their cameras and if they’re good we’ll bring them back to the store.
2. Thorough testing.
Each item is then tested with professional testing equipment.
Cameras are then sorted internally into 3 categories:
1. Tested and passed.
2. To refurbish.
3. For parts.
3. Refurbished and cleaned
Here comes the most important step. After being tested each camera is cleaned and refurbished by our team of skilled technicians.
This goes from the compulsory light-seal change to the full CLA and electronic repair.
We want to make sure your camera to function as new.
4. Ready for a new home! With a warranty of course.
We then sell these beautifully restored cameras to you, but just to be 100% certain we also give you:
- A 6 months warranty certificate.
- 14 days no questions asked return policy.
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