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My FED-S kit
My FED-S kit
I am the proud owner of two wartime FED-S cameras, both with their original 50mm f2.0 lenses. In addition, I have bought two 100mm f6.3 (uncoupled) telelenses for FED, and two Canon viewfinders to use them, since the FED finders are near impossible to find.
The unengraved camera and lens have been serviced by Yuri at Fedka.com, and was brought into Leica specs. It allows me to use the lens on the M8 and other Leicas. The other camera is in near mint condition and fully original.
Here is what my kit looks like:
In the back is the 1947 book from John Steinbeck on Russia, with pictures by Robert Capa.
I'm not complete yet, I'm missing two old-logo rear caps, two old-logo front caps, and leather or canvas-covered lens cases with old logos. Anyone care to help me out?
My FED-S kit
I am the proud owner of two wartime FED-S cameras, both with their original 50mm f2.0 lenses. In addition, I have bought two 100mm f6.3 (uncoupled) telelenses for FED, and two Canon viewfinders to use them, since the FED finders are near impossible to find.
The unengraved camera and lens have been serviced by Yuri at Fedka.com, and was brought into Leica specs. It allows me to use the lens on the M8 and other Leicas. The other camera is in near mint condition and fully original.
Here is what my kit looks like:
In the back is the 1947 book from John Steinbeck on Russia, with pictures by Robert Capa.
I'm not complete yet, I'm missing two old-logo rear caps, two old-logo front caps, and leather or canvas-covered lens cases with old logos. Anyone care to help me out?
brainwood
Registered Film User
Great looking kit. Yuri has worked on some of my FSU kit and does a brilliant job . the Jupiter 3 he serviced is still my favourite lens . I would guess you have a very pretty and very useable set of cameras and lenses there. .. Have fun I'm sure it won't be long before you seek a lens a bit wider but thats all part of fun - both the seeking and finding
Chris
Chris
bolas
Established
Few i own: 1955 Kiev III, 1958 Kiev IV, 1976 Kiev IVA + original Contax II from 1936 
gholen
Now what!?
Here's my zorki 4 with Jupiter 8 mounted. The handstrap is ugly, so I'm making a new one
Gonna bye some B/W film today, and hopfully develop it next week
paulfish4570
Veteran
ah, a thread full of fsu lovers. a bit off topic but here goes anyway: i intend to get either a FED-2 (b) or a zorki 4 to go with my jupiter-8 and industar-50 (lenses for my bessa r) for the fsu contest. which one? thanks ...
Frontman
Well-known
Here's mine. It's an old FED-1948-Zorki. It took a little work to get running properly, but it's a wonderful camera now. I dislike the viewfinder, so I ordered a Leica VIHOO finder to mount on it.
I ran the first roll of film though it last week, and the results were very good (even though I forgot to adjust the rangefinder first). I've got a second roll in it now, and I'm looking forward to the results.
On my table is a second FED-1948-Zorki that I'm working on. I got the shutter replaced in it, but the intermediate gear is stripped and must be replaced before I can use it. I am also on the hunt for a lens of the correct vintage to mount on it.
I ran the first roll of film though it last week, and the results were very good (even though I forgot to adjust the rangefinder first). I've got a second roll in it now, and I'm looking forward to the results.
On my table is a second FED-1948-Zorki that I'm working on. I got the shutter replaced in it, but the intermediate gear is stripped and must be replaced before I can use it. I am also on the hunt for a lens of the correct vintage to mount on it.
je2a3
je
Congrats on a very nice and rare Fed/'48/Zorki!
radi(c)al_cam
Well-known
Dear Peter,
that's marvellous.
I recall Piet Mondrian a.k.a. Pieter Cornelis Mondriaan. Did he inspire you?
wolves3012
Veteran
Paul,
FED 2 is considered more reliable, less to go wrong (no slow speeds). The 2b is likely to have a dim VF but the contrast is good (and baselength is longer) - ideal for outdoors and a hindrance for indoors. The Zorki has a much bigger, brighter VF that's near 1:1 (less contrasty though) but not quite as accurate for framing. It also has slow-speeds and a proper flash-sync that works on all speeds, 1/30th and slower. Take your pick! Handling is probably slightly better on the FED, it's a touch lower and a fraction wider.
Dralowid
Michael
I particulary like the lightmeter!
Michael
David Hughes
David Hughes
My FED's look like everyone else's and so how about these minor characters getting star billing?
Dralowid
Michael
I've just bought a box of 10 of those 42mm square lens hoods on 'that auction site'....what the hell do I do with them now?
Michael
Michael
greyelm
Malcolm
Dralowid
Michael
I think I'll just take a snap of them and post it here...the packaging was excellent!
je2a3
je
I particulary like the lightmeter!
Michael
Very nice!
I'm still hoping that someday I can add this Fed-1 type to my collection
vnukov_pk
Established
my 2 cents
paulfish4570
Veteran
My FED 2(b) arrived today from fedka. Sweet piece of machinery. I love the adjustable diopter! I-50 already is aboard. J-8 is back-up for now. It's off to Wal-Mart for a roll of Fuji 200 for a test roll. If all goes well, I will load a roll of xp2, 36-exposure for the fsu contest. Yipee! (Yes, I'm 58, but I still get cranked up ...)
pakeha
Well-known
quote from Paulfish
Yes, I'm 58, but I still get cranked up ...)
Sure beats golf aye
Fed looks in great condition
regards
CW
Yes, I'm 58, but I still get cranked up ...)
Sure beats golf aye
Fed looks in great condition
regards
CW
paulfish4570
Veteran
Aye, you've got that right, Pakeha ...
Dez
Bodger Extraordinaire
1949 Kiev 2 with Zorki lens
1949 Kiev 2 with Zorki lens
Here's the result of wasting altogether too much time restoring an early Kiev.
Cheers,
Dez
1949 Kiev 2 with Zorki lens
Here's the result of wasting altogether too much time restoring an early Kiev.
Cheers,
Dez