Cosina Hi-Lite ECL
The Cosina Hi-Lite ECL is a 35mm SLR film camera produced by the Japanese maker Cosina. It was sold as a budget-oriented enthusiast SLR.
Auction data for the Hi-Lite ECL is extremely thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result of £200 from late 2014 is the only recorded sale on file, so a current 2026 market value cannot be reliably triangulated. On that limited evidence the model sells for around the low-to-mid hundreds at hammer, but a one-off result is not a reliable guide to what a typical example is worth today.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: November 2014
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| Nov 2014 | EUR 200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 26 (Lot AI_26_30607) Title: Cosina Hi-Lite ECL
Description:
rare Japanese 35mm SLR in near mint condition with M42 Pentax Macro-Takumar 4/50mm no.1369632 Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| May 2013 | EUR 200 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 23 (Lot AI_23_10584) Title: Cosina Hi-Lite ECL
Description:
rare Japanese 35mm SLR in near mint condition with M42 Pentax Macro-Takumar 4/50mm no.1369632 Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Cosina Hi-Lite ECL worth today?
Evidence is limited to one UK auction hammer result of £200 from 2014, so a precise current value cannot be given; treat that figure as indicative rather than a reliable market price.
How much does a Cosina Hi-Lite ECL sell for at auction?
The only recorded UK saleroom hammer price on file is £200, achieved in November 2014.
Is the Cosina Hi-Lite ECL a collectible camera?
It is a lesser-known Cosina SLR with very few recorded sales, which means price discovery is difficult and demand appears modest.