FED received

[jl-lb.ms]

Received a beautiful FED 3 today; see http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7606311506&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWN:IT&rd=1 !!!!


Wondering if anyone could suggest a source for a half-case? Would any Leica half case work?

thanks,

John

 

[kmack]

Good looking Fed.
Just remove the top of the case you got with it. I modifed the one I got with my Zorki so the top snaps on and off.

 

[w3rk5]

Congrats! The FED 3a is my favorite.

In regards to a source for a half case.........why don't you cut the original one and make that into a half case?

 

[jl-lb.ms]

Is there a non-destructive way to get the top off the whole case? Didn't seem so...

 

[kmack]

Is there a non-destructive way to get the top off the whole case? Didn't seem so...

Not that I know of. My Zorki case had a single rivet connecting the top and bottom of the case. I carefully removed the rivet and replaced it with a snap. Then I cut the remaining flap down and added a second snap.

 

[jl-lb.ms]

Does anyone know if the FED 3 has the same dimensions as a Leica III or other?

thanks,

John

 

[Jocko]

John, Unfortunately the FED 3 (and 2, 4 and 5) are quite a bit larger than a Leica III (or the FED 1 for that matter) and would not fit a screw-Leica case.

Ian

 

[jl-lb.ms]

First roll thru the Fed! Ilford 400 C41 B/W, with some Photoshop.