ChrisCummins
Couch Photographer.
Hi,
I've been giving my new FED-2 a full service and overhaul, and I have it in seemingly good shape now, however, the rangefinder lens itself (the small lens mounted on the body for adjusting vertical positioning) has been hopelessly mangled by a previous owner. It looks like they went at it with a pair of pliers to try and unscrew it, instead of using a lens spanner and the slots provided. This unfortunately means that I can't rotate the inner barrel (with the glass mounted in it) as the inner and outer barrels have become fused.
If anyone has a spare rangefinder lens lying around, I greatly appreciate it if you could pass it on to me so I can get this camera back up to fighting strength (I can offer money for the part). I am in the UK.
Regards
P.S: for the sake of clarity, this is the part I am reffering to:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8581&postcount=9
I've been giving my new FED-2 a full service and overhaul, and I have it in seemingly good shape now, however, the rangefinder lens itself (the small lens mounted on the body for adjusting vertical positioning) has been hopelessly mangled by a previous owner. It looks like they went at it with a pair of pliers to try and unscrew it, instead of using a lens spanner and the slots provided. This unfortunately means that I can't rotate the inner barrel (with the glass mounted in it) as the inner and outer barrels have become fused.
If anyone has a spare rangefinder lens lying around, I greatly appreciate it if you could pass it on to me so I can get this camera back up to fighting strength (I can offer money for the part). I am in the UK.
Regards
P.S: for the sake of clarity, this is the part I am reffering to:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8581&postcount=9
robbiechad
RobbieChad
Rangefinder window for a FED2
Rangefinder window for a FED2
Hi Chris, I think I have the part you need, I am in the UK as well give me a PM with your address and I will send it to you, I,m going to Benidorm on Saturday so hopefully I can have it posted to you by then. Regards Rob
Rangefinder window for a FED2
Hi Chris, I think I have the part you need, I am in the UK as well give me a PM with your address and I will send it to you, I,m going to Benidorm on Saturday so hopefully I can have it posted to you by then. Regards Rob
ChrisCummins
Couch Photographer.
PM sent Rob.
Here are two images to show exactly the part in question:
The lens as mounted on the body (note there is a metal ring screwed on it, removed in this photo):
Here it is after unscrewing from the body:
Regards,
Chris
Here are two images to show exactly the part in question:
The lens as mounted on the body (note there is a metal ring screwed on it, removed in this photo):
Here it is after unscrewing from the body:
Regards,
Chris