Screwy
All the gear no idea
It dawns on me that a lot of us tend to buy more than one FSU camera 
be it a rangefinder , SLR , medium format even large format and whilst we have"Just waiting for the mail anyone?", and "Look what came in the mail" thread's in the general discussion forum , I wonder if it's worth having a Solely FSU thread in this forum , where it's less likely to be missed ?
To start the ball rolling
"In the post " a Fotokor 9x12 plate camera (spares camera)
"arrived in the mail" a Fotokor 9x12 plate camera and 4 double darkslides
Paul .
be it a rangefinder , SLR , medium format even large format and whilst we have"Just waiting for the mail anyone?", and "Look what came in the mail" thread's in the general discussion forum , I wonder if it's worth having a Solely FSU thread in this forum , where it's less likely to be missed ? To start the ball rolling
"In the post " a Fotokor 9x12 plate camera (spares camera)
"arrived in the mail" a Fotokor 9x12 plate camera and 4 double darkslides
Paul .
Nando
Well-known
Good luck with FSU stuff (more in terms of enjoyment rather than reliability) caused me to seek out some more FSU gear.
In the post - a Helios 40-2 85/1,5 from DVDtechnik in Kiev
(and also some extras for this lens - a M42 to PK adaptor, PK rear cap, B+W UV filter, and collapsible lenshood... all from Hong Kong)
In the post - a Helios 40-2 85/1,5 from DVDtechnik in Kiev
(and also some extras for this lens - a M42 to PK adaptor, PK rear cap, B+W UV filter, and collapsible lenshood... all from Hong Kong)
Xmas
Veteran
In post lots of Ru cassettes.
noel
noel
robin a
Well-known
Hi,I just recieved my Zorki 3M back from a CLA at Fedka's.The initial 12 role came out nice,going out today for it's real " trial run".........Robin
Xmas
Veteran
Oh dear more Ru cassettes, Iskara 6x6 folder.
Noel
Noel
Trawlerman
Member
I'm just getting into RF camera's here.
After using numerous Pentax SLR's and a Pentax Digital SLR I feel that I want to get back to basics and try my hand at photography the way it used to be done.
I've had abit of a false start with a FED-2 that has shutter issues. I must get that one CLA'd some time.
Right now I have another FED-2 on it's way from a reputable source here in the UK. To accompany it I have a Weston Master IV light meter and a 40.5 Star Hood also in the mail.
After using numerous Pentax SLR's and a Pentax Digital SLR I feel that I want to get back to basics and try my hand at photography the way it used to be done.
I've had abit of a false start with a FED-2 that has shutter issues. I must get that one CLA'd some time.
Right now I have another FED-2 on it's way from a reputable source here in the UK. To accompany it I have a Weston Master IV light meter and a 40.5 Star Hood also in the mail.
mike goldberg
The Peaceful Pacific
Hi... I'm chuckling!...
What is in the post, literally, is an I-61 l/d and Fed-50/3.5 Elmar type.
The items have been here for a few days, and the postal workers are
into cutbacks, pressing for higher wages and benefits. Since Sunday is
the first day of the work week here, I expect to get the lenses tomorrow.
Cheers, mike
What is in the post, literally, is an I-61 l/d and Fed-50/3.5 Elmar type.
The items have been here for a few days, and the postal workers are
into cutbacks, pressing for higher wages and benefits. Since Sunday is
the first day of the work week here, I expect to get the lenses tomorrow.
Cheers, mike
two 4x5 film holders. i think i'll figure somthing out to place a tiny hole in front of them, and do some "real" photography ; )
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Somewhere between here and Russia are a Moskva 5 and an Iskra folder and the wait is killing me. I have five rolls of Fuji Reala and five of Kodak Portra sitting on the table waiting ... you can only spend so much time fondling film!
wolves3012
Veteran
Just arrived are a Zenit C (my second one) because it went very cheaply and ditto a '62 Zorki 4. The 4 needs a good CLA although it's basically working. The Zenit is a bit shabby but all seems to work.
alternatve
Well-known
In the post is a '64 Kiev 4a from DVD with a case, film spool, J8 in Kiev mount and a lens cap. It's been 8 days, and there's still no word.
And, I've just received a letter from Jay, with a shutter curtain and shutter ribbons! Thanks Jay!
And, I've just received a letter from Jay, with a shutter curtain and shutter ribbons! Thanks Jay!
TVphotog
Television Grunt
Just got the parts to fix my broken Z6 from Paul. Big thumbs up and a hearty thank you goes out to Paul for that. Friday was a Z6 from fedka, that was supposed to be a parts camera. Ten minutes of tinkering and that idea was out the window. I guess I know have two Z6s. YIPEEE!!!!!
SCOTFORTHLAD
Slow learner,but keen!
Waiting on a CLA'd FED 2 from Oleg.He has just moved home,so his cameras,spares and tools were in packing cases last time I heard from him---but can't be too long now!
I sold my Feds to finance something more expensive,only to find that the grass was not greener on the other side,and it didn't click with me,so now I need to get a Fed 2 back into my hands.As Noel says---'OH DEAR'.
I seem to qualfy for the label---'there's no fool like an old fool'!
Let you know when the Fed gets here.
Brian.
I sold my Feds to finance something more expensive,only to find that the grass was not greener on the other side,and it didn't click with me,so now I need to get a Fed 2 back into my hands.As Noel says---'OH DEAR'.
I seem to qualfy for the label---'there's no fool like an old fool'!
Let you know when the Fed gets here.
Brian.
mike goldberg
The Peaceful Pacific
Hi All...
I expect to get the I-61 tomorrow, what with all the holidays here
This recently arrived Fed-2 from the late 1950's is a great shooter, and
the Fed-50/3.5 Elmar type under the homemade lenscap, just arrived.
See below:
http://www.dslrexchange.com/photopostdslrx/showphoto.php?photo=2871&limit=recent
Cheers, mike
I expect to get the I-61 tomorrow, what with all the holidays here
This recently arrived Fed-2 from the late 1950's is a great shooter, and
the Fed-50/3.5 Elmar type under the homemade lenscap, just arrived.
See below:
http://www.dslrexchange.com/photopostdslrx/showphoto.php?photo=2871&limit=recent
Cheers, mike
manfromh
I'm not there
Earlier today arrived a Kiev-4m with Helios-103. As extras I got 2 kiev cassettes, 2 yellow filters, a cable release and the russian manual.
alternatve
Well-known
My Kiev 4a is in limbo somewhere. It's been 14 days now...
mike goldberg
The Peaceful Pacific
This is for Brian [scotforthlad],
I'll be delighted to see and hear about your Oleg Fed-2.
It's the Fed-2 and Bessa R that feel so good in use, alongside my M2.
Cheers lad,
mike
I'll be delighted to see and hear about your Oleg Fed-2.
It's the Fed-2 and Bessa R that feel so good in use, alongside my M2.
Cheers lad,
mike
SCOTFORTHLAD
Slow learner,but keen!
mike goldberg said:
No problem Mike,
Will let you know,
Cheers,
Brian.
jamiewakeham
Long time lurker
Just arrived - Kiev 4a (seem to be a few of these moving about right now!) with all the stuff listed below.
On its way - a J-9 from Spyderman to complement it all!
Jamie
On its way - a J-9 from Spyderman to complement it all!
Jamie
mike goldberg
The Peaceful Pacific
S*~t & bureaucracy!
The PO sent me to the other side of town with the form to
pick up the 1-61, and whatever package is there, is in someone
else's name. On to my local PO to do battle... I may end up on
one of those Talk Shows, that deal with this kind of stuff.
Damn! mike; can't complain, usually ;-)
The PO sent me to the other side of town with the form to
pick up the 1-61, and whatever package is there, is in someone
else's name. On to my local PO to do battle... I may end up on
one of those Talk Shows, that deal with this kind of stuff.
Damn! mike; can't complain, usually ;-)