Cosina C1s | SLR Film Camera | Fair

Cosina C1s | SLR Film Camera | FairBrand: CosinaModel: C1s with Cosina 3570mm f 3. 54. 8 MacroType: 35mm SLR Film Camera KitCPB Code: C13 (Body) Lens: (Pentax K Mount)Condition: Good, fully working mechanically. Light meter non functional. Lens has slight fungus. Rating: 6. 5 10 Condition Description This Cosina C1s kit is in good working condition overall, with the following notes: Camera body: Shutter, film advance, and rewind are smooth and reliable. The built in light meter is not

Brand: Cosina
Model: C1s with Cosina 35–70mm f/3.5–4.8 Macro
Type: 35mm SLR Film Camera Kit
CPB Code: C13 (Body) 
Lens:  (Pentax K-Mount)
Condition: Good, fully working mechanically. Light meter non-functional. Lens has slight fungus.
Rating: 6.5/10

Condition Description

This Cosina C1s kit is in good working condition overall, with the following notes:

• Camera body: Shutter, film advance, and rewind are smooth and reliable. The built-in light meter is not functioning, so external metering or Sunny 16 is required.

CPB Darkroom Inspection

• Camera shutter speeds checked mechanically – accurate.

• Film transport tested – reliable.

• Lens aperture blades snappy, no oil.

• Lens fungus identified but optics remain usable.

• Both camera and lens are film-ready.

Background

The Cosina C1s, introduced as an affordable and lightweight SLR, is compatible with the Pentax K-mount system, opening up a wide range of lenses. Paired with the Cosina 35–70mm f/3.5–4.8 Macro zoom, this set offers versatility from wide to short telephoto, with added macro capability. Despite its entry-level status, the C1s is valued for its straightforward design and dependable mechanics.

Lens Compatibility & Format

• Mount: Pentax K-mount (works with Pentax and third-party K-mount lenses).

• Film: Standard 35mm film (color or black & white, 24/36 exposures).

• Operation: Manual focus, aperture-priority auto exposure (meter non-functional in this copy).

Usage Notes

This kit is an affordable entry point into film photography. The camera requires manual exposure estimation due to the non-working meter, and the lens has minor fungus that does not prevent shooting. Ideal for learners or experimental photographers seeking a functional budget setup.

📸 The sample images shown were made on film using this exact camera and lens, offering a true representation of its rendering, lens performance, and overall image quality.