FED-2

[ptjw99]

I recently bought a FED-2 from ebay and it arrived shortly (all the way from ukraine, thankfully in one piece), a brilliant 40 year old leica copy rangefinder built like a tank, i was just wondering if anyone else uses this as well and if you do, how do you find it?

took one roll and it turned out pretty ok, will post up some in a few minutes...going to collect a roll of B&W i just took tomorrow and will post them up in the next few days if all goes well!

 

[ptjw99]

ok i have to admit that the quality of the pictures aren't very good but its my first roll of film in this rangefinder and i have yet to get the hang of it as there is no light meter available for me to gauge the shots and everything is done manually so some of the shots are a little on the bright side but its working pretty well for an underused Soviet-era camera! more pics to come in a few days!

 

[sweat100]

I think the Fed 2 and 1 is one of the most classic camera in the Fed family line of rangefinders. I couple this camera with the Industar 61 LD lens. The sharpness is amazing, if the calibration of the infinity mark from the viewfinder and the lens is correct. Very nice camera to hold, good stuff considering the price.

 

[mdzmr]

Nice cam bro. I have a FED 4. Good for weight lifting for your arms.
Just to highlight that this Russian cam you must treat it gently. Especially the shutter curtains, never, never touch or try to force on that area. Few months ago I ever talked with Mr Tay from De Camera regarding bout Russian cam. And brief he me thoroughly on this cam. Nice guy.

 

[ptjw99]

some B&W shots i developed today:

 

[ptjw99]

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[tribal.snake]

hmm the pool table and train tracks pics are nice.
the fed2 is a very nice camera, but it has its quirks at times.
handle it with care and it will do ya ok.
this ur first rf? if so, very soon u will be tempted to upgrade...

 

[cookiemansg]

WOW beautiful shots. Thanks for the encouraging photos! I just got a Voltglander Vitrodet DR and can't wait to try it out

 

[ptjw99]

somemore pics if anyone's interested

 

[tomato]

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thanks for sharing this are stunning pnotos! last one is my fav!

 

[wahidkarim55]

like it...use to own one