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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
1. Film Plane Reference Mark
2. "X" Synchr. Hot Shoe
3. Film Advance Lever
4. Cable Release Socket
5. Shutter Release/Meter ON Button
6. Exposure Counter Window
7. Shutter Release Lock Lever
8. ASA Film Speed Window
9. Shoulder Strap Lugs
10. Shutter Speed dial
11. Rewind release Button
12. Aperture Ring
13. Self Timer
14. Aperture Scale
15. Infrared Index Mark
1 6. Aperture/Distance Reference Mark
17. Depth Of Field Scale
18. Aperture Release Button
19. Distance Scales
20. Film Rewind Knob/Rear Cover Rel
21. AEC TErminal
22. "X" Flash Terminal

Auto/Manual Switch 35owww.butkus.usFilm Rewind Crank 23
ilm Cassette Chamber 24
inder Accessory Slot 25-Viewf Viewfinder Eyepiece 26

Film Guide Rails 27
hutter Curtain 28
Film Advance Sprocket
Film Take-up Spool 30
ilm Pressure Plate 31

nRear Cover 32

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Film Reminder Clip (on rear cover of camera) 33
Tripod Socket 34
attery Compartment Cover 36
ocusing Ring 37@INSERTING BATTERYLOADING THE FILM
Your camera is designed to accept black &white or color film in standard exposure cas-2 batteries 5-76 Silver 1 .5V each are needed tofunction the electrical shutter and the LEDsystem. Both batteries to be placed in thesettes.

battery compartment (+) side face up.
Battery test by LED's of metering built-in theviewf inder with half pressure of the releasebutton.

To load the camera:
1. Fold out the Rewind Crank (23) and pull up
on it sharply until the Rear Cover (32) snaps
open. The Exposure Counter (6) will automatically reset to "S" (Start).
2. Place the cassette in the Film Chamber l24l
with its protruding end facing the camerabase.

3. Push down on the Rewing Knob (20) andturn it in either direction until it drops into

its normal position.
4. Draw the f ilm leader across the camera backand insert it into one of the slots in theTake-up Spool (30). NOTE: To bring theslot into a more convenient position, rotate

YrlE:r ,lia\it in the direction of the arrow with yourf inger.

5. Advance the f ilm making sure both sides are

fully engaged on the Sprockets (29).
6. Close the Rear Cover and press firmly until
it snaps shut.
7.

@Rotate the Rewind Crank (23) carefully inthe direction of the arrow to take up any
slack in the film. Alternate advancing thefilm and firing the Shutter Release Button(5) until the number "'1" is opposite thewww.butkus.usindex mark in the Exposure Counter Win-FILM REMINDER CLIP
The Film Reminder Clip (33) accommodates
the end panel of a 35mm film cassette package
to act as a constant reminder of the type offilm loaded in the camera. The end panel
should be changed each timer a different

dow (6). As you advance the film theRewing Knob should rotate counterclockwise indicating the film is moving smoothly
through the transport. lf the Knob does not
rotate, open the Rear Cover and re-load thecamera. NOTE: lf the Shutter Release Button does not operate, make sure the Lock
Lever (7) is set at "A" (Advance).

film-type is used.

www.butkus.us@SETTING THE FILM SPEED
Each type of film - color or black & white has its own sensitivity to light. This sensitivity
is assigned a numerical value described as an
ASA rating (U.S.A. Standard) or a DIN rating(Europe and most other countries). In mostcases, both ASA and DIN ratings are imprinted
on the film package, as well as the data sheet
packed with the f ilm and the f ilm cassetteitself .

The higher the film speed rating, the moresensitive the film is to light that is, less light isrequired for a proper exposure. The f ilm speed,therefore, is an important element in ensuringthat the through-the-lens metering systems ofyour camera determine the correct shutter
speed/ft*top combinations for a given lighting

situation.
Each time a film with a new film speed rating isloaded in the camera, the film speed MUST be

set in the Film Speed Window (8) to assure
accurately exposed photographs.
To set the film speed:

1. Lift up on the outer collar of the Shutter
Speed Dial (10) and rotate it until the ASA
number or representative index mark is
opposite the green index line.
2. Release the collar to lock the film speed

setting in the camera.
The film speed range is from ASA 25-3200.

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SETTING THE SHUTTER SPEED
The shutter controls the length of time light isallowed to strike the film. The speed at which
the shutter opens and closes is measured in
fractions of a second that correspond to thenumbers on the Shutter Speed Dial (10). For

example 1000 is 1/1000 second, 125 is 11125
second, 2 is 112 second, and so on. The number"1" on the Dial represents one full second ofexposure. When set to "8" (Bulb) the shutter
remains open as long as the Shutter Release
Button is depressed. This setting is for use inpictures of night scenes and where available
light exposures are beyond the exposure reading capabilities of your camera.
To set the shutter speed, rotate the Dial until
the number representing the speed you desire isopposite the index mark. Generally speaking,when outdoors in bright or hazy sunlight,
11125 second is suitable for most photographs.
When indoors in a well-lit room, 1/60 second
should be sufficient to record your subject,depending upon the f ilm you are using. Final
determination of a shutter speed setting should

be made based on the action-stopping needs foryour picture, i.e. the more action, the faster theshutter speed required.

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FOCUSING THE LENSSETTING THE EXPOSURE
Your Cosina CSL has a built-in LED system,
which measures the light coming through theTo assure the sharpest possible photographs,

your COSINA CSL has a horizontal split-image,surrounded with a micro-prism, focusing spot inthe viewfinder which exaggerates in-focus andout-focus images.
As you look through the viewfinder, turn theLENS FOCUSING RING (37) until the split-off
image becomes as one complete image in thelens and enables you to set the proper exposure
for a given lighting condition.
Two sensitive cadmium Sulf ide (CdS) cells,
installed beside the eyepiece, read the light in
the overall picture area and particularly.thecenter weighted. This is very important inviewfinder. When this occurs, the image has

obtaining accurate exposure reasings in scenes
where there is an over-aboundance of sky in thebackground or where backlighting or sidelight-

been brought into focus.

ing is present.

To take an exposure reading:
1. Winding of the Film Advance lever (3).
2. Switch the meter on by gently pressing theshutter speed button half-way down. Thelens will stop down to the F-stop pre-set on
the aperture Ring.
3. When one of the LEDs located at upper sideof the viewfinder lights, the meter circuit ispowered by batteries.
4. When the red warning light (+) lights it ismeaning of Over-exposure. In this case thediaphragm ring of the taking lens should beturned to the direction of the arrow or theshutter speed dial should be turned to ahigher speed until the green optium lamplights.

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When the red warning lamp (-) lights, it ismeaning of Under-exposure. In this case thediaphragm ring of the taking lens should be

APERTURE RELEASE BUTTON
When the Shutter Release Button (5) is pressedhalf-way down, the LCD metering syitem is
activated and the lens stops down to the f-stop
pre-set on the lens Aperture Ring (12). lf you
wish to re-compose your photograph or checkthe focus prior to taking the picture, press theturned to the direction that the arrow

IIindicates or the shutter speed dial should beturned to the opposite direction until thegreen optium lamp lights.
6. The proper exposure of film is obtained
whenever the green optium lamp lights. Therange that the green optium light lights is
0.3 EV.

Aperture Release Button (18). This opens thelens to its maximum f-stop allowing you toview your subject through a bright, clear
viewfinder.

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DEPTH OF FIELD
When you focus on a specif ic subject, an area infront of and behind that subject will appear

acceptably sharp in your picture. This area, orzone, of acceptable sharpness is DEPTH OFFIELD.
Depth of field is determined by the f-stop you
select and the distance from the subject infocus to the film plane. As you get closer toyour subject, or as you open your lens (e.9.
from f 16 to f2.B), the depth of field becomesshallower. By stopping your lens down (e.9.
from t2.8 to f 16), this depth or zone ofacceptable sharpness can be increased.

Another factor in depth of field is the focal
length of the lens being used. As a rule, thelonger the focal length of a lens the shallower
the zone of acceptable sharpness becomes; theshorter the focal length, the greater the depthof field. Knowing the depth of field limitationsof your lens can enhance the creativity of yourTAKING THE PICTUREOnce you have got the green dot lighted on,
check the composition of your picture andpress the Shutter Release Button all way down
giving a slow, steady pressure on it to takephotograph.
Advance the f ilm for your next shot.

pictures. A deep zone of acceptable sharpness
provided by shorter focal length lenses is ideal
for "snapshooting" when there isn't time tofocus properly, as in fast action photography.
Shallow depth of field can be used to throw
distracting foregrounds and backgrounds out offocus to add separation between a subject andits surroundings.
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USING THE SE LF.TIMER

TAKING FLASH PICTURES

Your COSINA CSL has a built-in self-timer
which delays the shutter release approx. 10

Cordless Electronic Flashlf you will be using an electronic f lash unit withseconds. This enables you to include yourself inthe picture and is also of benifit in close-ups
and macro photography where the cameramovement must be reduced to a minimum.

built-in hot shoe contact, the flash can be
attached directly to the Hot Shoe (1) atop thecamera pentaprism. The camera and flash willthen be fully synchronized through the contacts in the shoe with any shutter speed up toand including 1/60 second. NOTE: The Shutter
Speed Dial Index for 1/60th second is marked

To activate the self-timer.
1. Move the self-timer lever in the direction of
the arrow until it stops.
2. Press the shutter release button to start theself timer moving.
A red light blinks to indacate the self-timer
working.

in red as a reminder for electronic f lashsynchronization and is color-coded to the "X"
marking on the Hot Shoe itself.

a0CHANGING LENSES

AUTO-MANUAL SWITCH

The universal thread lens mount of your Cosina
Camera affords you the opportunity of select-

When using nonautomatic accessories (bellows,etc.), it is sometimes required that you disengage the automatic diaphragm feature of yourlens. Most standard lenses f or your Cosina
Camera as well as most universal thread mountlenses provide an Auto/Manual Switch (35) for
this purpose.
To disengage the automatic feature, move theSwitch to "M" (Manual). To engage the automatic diaphragm, return the Switch to the "A"(Automatic) position.

ing f rom the hundreds of universal thread
mount lenses and optical accessories available.

To attach your lens:

1. Hold the camera securely in the palm of
your left hand.

2. Grasp the lens firmly around the lens barrel
and align the lens threads with the camera.

3. Turn the lens clockwise until it is firmlyseated. lf the lens is difficult to screw in,remove it and inspect the threads for dirt orother foreign matter.

To remove your lens:
1. Hold the camera as above.
2. Grasp the lens firmly around the lens barrel

and turn it counterclockwise about threefull turns and lift it carefully away from thecamera body.

IMPORTANT: Do not touch the reflex mirror
in the camera body when attaching or removing
a lens. Dust particles can be removed with ablower or soft camel-hair brush.

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REWINDING THE FILM
When you have finished taking all your pictures, rewind the film back into its cassette as
follows:
1. Press the Rewind Release Button (11) beside the speed dial.

2. Lift up the Film Rewind Crank (23) andturn it in the direction of the arrow until

you feel the film tension lessen. This indicates the f ilm has been completely rewound
into the cassette.
3. Open the camera back by pulling up sharply
on the Rewind Crank and remove theexposed cassette.

NOTE: AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT
WHEN LOADING OR UNLOADINGYOUR CAMERA.

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INTRODUCTION OF COSINA AEC ADAPTER
A. Specifications:

Aperture-prefered Automatic Exposure Control adapter.
System:Toshiba 4G13 type 6V silver oxide battery.
Battery:
Operating range: EV4 (F1 .4118l.- EVlB (F16 1/1000) with ASA10O.
EE operating diagram:
F1.4
EV4-11
F5.6
EV I
15(in case film speed is ASA 100)
EV11-18
F16-

B. Procedure of use:

1. Insert the battery to the battery compartment (+ side face up).

2. Turn the speed dial of AEC adapter until the engraving of 1000 comes to the white indication.

3. Set the speed dial of camera at 1000.
4. Pull up the cock which lies on the top face of the adapter
5. Insert the adapter to the accessory shoe of camera.
6. Lay down the cock as previously positioned.
7. Engage the pin of speed dial of camera with the slot of speed dial of adapter.
8. Fix the adapter by turning the lock-dial clockwise.
9. Insert the plug to the socket.
c. Operation:

1. Advance the film.

2. Set the camera to the object which you want to take picture of, and press the release button half

way down.

3. Then, immediately, the meter circuit is powered and one of the LEDs in the viewfinder will light.

At the same time, the motor of adapter starts running. lt runs just until the center positioned
green LED lights and stops.

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I. 'i':iIwww.butkus.us4. When the green LED lights, it means that the exposure condition is correct. Now, you can press
the shutter releqse button all way down.
5. When either t.f)or (=lred LED light and the motor keeps running, you should rotate thediaphragm ring bn! chbose another F-stop until green LED lights.
6. When red LED1f)lights, it means overexposure, so you should rotate the diaphragm ring to +(right), in other wbrds, to smaller aperture.
7. When red LED(=lights, it means underexposure, so you should rotate the diaphragm ring to <(left), in other wbrds, to bigger aperture.
8. lf the green LED does not light though you have already set to maximum aperture, it is out of
EE range. lt is the same mean, if the both red LEDs light at the same time.

SPECIFICATIONS
Lens Mount:
Shutter:

M=42A P=1.0 screw mount, Flange back focus distance 45.45mm
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.)

Viewf inder: 'Metering System:

Film Speed Range:
Auto-exposure range:

Film advance:
Shutter Release:

Electrically controlled Selftimer of 10 sec. with winking Warning Signal lamp
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 byhorizontal split image and surrounding Micro-prism, Indications ofOptimum, Over and Under exposures.
Matching system by stop-down metering
ASA 25 - 3200
EV 3 (F1.4U4sec.) - EV 1B (F161/1000sec.)
1B0o rotation with Stand-off angle 30"

Equipped with built-in Lock dial and Stop-down release button. Halfpressure stops down the lens shooting aperture and Full pressure activatesthe shutter
Exposure Counter:
Rear Cover:
Electrical Source:
Size (Body):
Weight:Progressive type from S (start) and automatically resets to S

Removable Door-hinge type with Film Reminder Clip on its back
5-76 Silver battery 1.5V x 2
Battery test by LEDs of metering built-in the viewfinder with half pressureof the release button
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