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WTB: Cosina CSM body
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 12:34 pm    Post subject: WTB: Cosina CSM body Reply with quote

I'm looking for a fully-functioning Cosina CSM camera body. Must be fully serviceable with good light seals etc. I'm not really interested in anything that "needs a bit of work" Wink as my repair budget is going on a pair of Pentax bodies.

What ya got?


PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 2:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

sent you pm


PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 4:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

rbelyell wrote:
sent you pm
Replied Wink

Still looking for the CSM though, folks. Turn-out your cupboards Laughing


PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 6:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here is the Porst labelled one with a lens for dirt cheap:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Porst-Compact-Reflex-Porst-Color-Auto-55mm-1-2-8-Lens-C04-/160696960608?pt=UK_Film_Cameras&hash=item256a490660#ht_661wt_1396


PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 6:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i got one somewhere complete with adapter, I'll dig it out and check it over.


PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 6:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

OK, it does need new seals around film chamber, all seems to be working inc the self timer, haven't tested the metering attachment but no reason to think its knackered, comes in the proper leather cosina case as does the adapter, no body cap though, somewhere there must be a mountain of them lol.


PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tervueren wrote:
OK, it does need new seals around film chamber, all seems to be working inc the self timer, haven't tested the metering attachment but no reason to think its knackered, comes in the proper leather cosina case as does the adapter, no body cap though, somewhere there must be a mountain of them lol.
It sounds lost and unloved in your collection Crying or Very sad

...and me being ever the sucker for a lost soul... Embarassed

Just had a squint on fleabay and it turns out you can buy the seals, so that should be within my limited skills. Seems a shame to turn it away seeing as it even has it's overcoat Cool

How many of my English pounds would prize your fingers from it?

Graham


PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Graham, not sure what it's worth and to be honest I'll probably not use it so how about you donate £15 to the forum fund and I'll get it sent off to you, if that's ok with you pm me your mame/address and I'll get it sent off to you.
John


PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 9:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Splendid, I shall do that. I'll PM my details after I send Attila some money. Then perhaps you'd at least let me send you the postage too.

No rush, probably best to wait until after chrimbo before you send it, so it doesn't sit in a damp Royal Mail warehouse for days on end.

Huge thanks, much appreciated Cool


PostPosted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 10:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No problem at all, happy xmas lol


PostPosted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 1:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can I ask why you are after a CSM? I have one and use it a fair bit but my connection is more personal the CSM being the first SLR I had. That being said it is a nice camera to use.


PostPosted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 7:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

alex66 wrote:
Can I ask why you are after a CSM? I have one and use it a fair bit but my connection is more personal the CSM being the first SLR I had. That being said it is a nice camera to use.
Lots of reasons really. As you say, a nice camera to use. Also nostalgia as I had one many years ago. And lastly I find the auto metering add-on curious and fun (I never had the auto add-on previously) and it would be fabulous to have aperture-priority with my M42 lenses.

I've always had a soft spot for the late-70s/early 80s Cosinas. In the new year I may try to find a good CS3 for my PK lenses, but that will solely be for nostalgia. I remember it being my favourite camera once Cool


PostPosted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

CSM? Huh! a micky mouse camera with silly diodes in the viewfinder Laughing


PostPosted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had the add on module on my original CSM alas it got stolen going through JFK airport, it was quite nice to have. There was also a slightly higher model the CSR (I think) that had spot metering as well as I recall, its one of the cameras I fancy getting but I have not seen any come up at a price I can afford.


PostPosted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 12:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tervueren wrote:
No problem at all, happy xmas lol
I sent Attila 15 quid. Hopefully he'll confirm that when he has time Very Happy


PostPosted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 1:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

All packed, just need your address via pm and I'll post asap after xmas.


PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Has it arrived Graham


PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 11:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, it arrived safely a couple of days ago. I meant to let you know Embarassed

It's fabulous Cool I'll trawl fleabay for light seal material at the weekend and get to work on it.

I'm hugely grateful to you Very Happy


PostPosted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 11:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great, glad you're happy with it and I'm pleased it's going to be used Very Happy
ATB
John