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Cosina CS-11980
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Years
- 1980–1990
- Weight
- 480 g
- Shutter
- 1s – 1/1000s
- Meter
- ttl-center-weighted-cds
The Cosina CS-1 (1980) is the entry-level mechanical SLR built by Cosina (Japan). Cosina was the OEM supplier of budget SLRs to dozens of brands through the 80s — the same mechanical body was sold as **Vivitar V3000, Ricoh KR-5, Nikon FM10, Voigtländer-revived bodies**, etc. Polycarbonate-on-aluminum body, mechanical horizontal-cloth shutter to 1/1000s, TTL CdS metering, Pentax K mount.
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Before you buy used
- **Foam seals** — replace.
- **Light seals** — replace.
- **CdS meter** drifts.
- **Plastic body** — verify hinges.
- Service: independent shops; mechanically simple.
About this camera
Cosina's house-brand SLR. Same body sold under dozens of brand names — the OEM body of the 1980s budget SLR era.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Cosina CS-1 use?
- The Cosina CS-1 shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Cosina CS-1 take?
- The Cosina CS-1 uses a 2x SR44 battery.
- What lens mount does the Cosina CS-1 have?
- The Cosina CS-1 uses the Pentax K mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Cosina CS-1 offer?
- The Cosina CS-1's shutter speeds range from 1s to 1/1000s.
- What light meter does the Cosina CS-1 use?
- The Cosina CS-1 meters with ttl-center-weighted-cds.