FSU how to books?

[JimG]

I know there is a lot of information about how to use FSU cameras online but is anyone aware of any books in print about them? A book that details how to use, repair, restore and the history of these cameras would be good.

 

[jonasv]

might need to brush up your russian language skills 😀

 

[je2a3]

There's the JL Princelle book on FSU cameras - lots of historical info on Zorkis, Feds, Kievs plus others. Available from www.fedka.com

For repair - Isaak Maizenberg's book - All you need to know about design and repair of Russian cameras. I'm not sure if it is still available you might want to try to google.

Joseph

 

[Jocko]

The two essentials are probably

The Authentic Guide to Russian and Soviet Cameras
By Jean Loup Princelle

and

Design and repair of Russian Cameras
By Isaac Maizenberg, the latter being available here - http://www.oldtimercameras.com/manuals/Fed-Fed-camera-manuals.html

 

[harry01562]

The repair text by Maizenberg is excellent. The price sounds high, but it's less than I paid for mine, from a different source, some time ago.
It helps to have access to all the tips available for so many of the FSU models, all in one place.

Harry

 

[Bob L]

I received my copy of Isaak maizenberg book "All You Need To Know About Design and Repair of Russian Cameras" from "Finger Lakes Photo Books", I payed $35.00 for my copy.
There web page is www.photobooksonline.com.

 

[Jocko]

Amazon UK are offering "very good" first editions of Princelle at £239! Now I wish I hadn't drooled all over mine! I could buy a Barnack!

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