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'''Manufacturer:''' [[FED]]
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'''Date of Production:''' 1955-1970
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'''Type of Camera:''' Rangefinder
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'''[[Film]] Type:''' 35mm
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'''Lens:''' 39mm Screw Mount
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'''[[Shutter]]:''' cloth curtain
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'''Shutter range:''' 1/25-1/500th + Bulb
  
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The '''[[FED]] 2''' is a new design that is quite different from the [[FED 1]].  It has a longer [[rangefinder base]] (67mm), a combined viewfinder and [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] window, adjustable [[diopter]] for the viewing window, a [[self-timer]] (later revisions), and a detachable back for film-loading.
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'''Size (w*h*d):''' 140mm * 80mm * 32mm
  
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== Major features ==
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The '''[[FED]] 2''' is a new design that is quite different from the [[FED 1]].  It has a longer [[rangefinder base]] (67mm), a combined viewfinder and [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] window, adjustable [[diopter]] for the viewing window, a [[self-timer]] (later revisions), and a detachable back for film-loading.
  
 
== Variations ==
 
== Variations ==
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There are six models.
 
There are six models.
  
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* '''FED 2c''' has the flash sync port moved to the top deck from the body.  It also has a mushroom-shaped film advance knob.
 
* '''FED 2c''' has the flash sync port moved to the top deck from the body.  It also has a mushroom-shaped film advance knob.
 
* '''FED 2d''' has a new set of shutter speeds, from 1/30 to 1/500, instead of the older set of 1/25 to 1/500.
 
* '''FED 2d''' has a new set of shutter speeds, from 1/30 to 1/500, instead of the older set of 1/25 to 1/500.
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* '''FED 2L''' is the only factory-designated model number; all other models are stamped ''FED 2'' by the factory.  The body is identical to the FED 2d body but the lens supplied is an [[Industar 61]] with Lanthane glass instead of the [[Industar 26]] used in models 2b to 2d.
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* '''FED 2L''' is the only factory-designated model number; all other models are stamped ''FED 2'' by the factory.  The body is identical to the FED 2d body but the lens supplied is an [[Industar 61]] with Lanthane glass instead of the Industar 26m used in models 2b to 2d.
 
* '''FED 2e''' is a [[FED 3|FED 3b]] with the FED 2d shutter that does not have the slow speeds.  Similar to the 3b, it does not have strap lugs but has a film advance lever.  Production ended around 1970.
 
* '''FED 2e''' is a [[FED 3|FED 3b]] with the FED 2d shutter that does not have the slow speeds.  Similar to the 3b, it does not have strap lugs but has a film advance lever.  Production ended around 1970.
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== Operation ==
 
== Operation ==
 
To load a film, two locks in the base of the camera need to be turned. The entire back and bottom can then be removed as a single unit, allowing easy access to the film chamber. Standard 35mm film cassettes are used, with film being wound onto a removable take-up spool (the latter often becomes difficult to remove on older cameras). Winding the film cocks the shutter and forwards the frame-counter simultaneously. The FED 2 has a manual frame-counter located below the wind-on knob, which must be reset by hand when loading film.
 
To load a film, two locks in the base of the camera need to be turned. The entire back and bottom can then be removed as a single unit, allowing easy access to the film chamber. Standard 35mm film cassettes are used, with film being wound onto a removable take-up spool (the latter often becomes difficult to remove on older cameras). Winding the film cocks the shutter and forwards the frame-counter simultaneously. The FED 2 has a manual frame-counter located below the wind-on knob, which must be reset by hand when loading film.
  
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== Shutter ==
 
== Shutter ==
 
The Fed 2 has a curtain shutter with speeds from B, 1/25-1/500s. After detaching the back, two screws on the underside of the camera allow you to adjust the spring tension and change the shutter speeds, which may have become slow over time.  
 
The Fed 2 has a curtain shutter with speeds from B, 1/25-1/500s. After detaching the back, two screws on the underside of the camera allow you to adjust the spring tension and change the shutter speeds, which may have become slow over time.  
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== Lens ==
 
== Lens ==
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The Fed takes 39mm screw lenses. The one shown above is a 5cm collapsible ''Fed'' lens. Lots of Feds come with Industar lenses. On the collapsible Fed lens, the aperture is set on the front and focusing is done with a lever near the body. The [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] is coupled to the lens. The field of view in the viewfinder is that of a 5cm lens. For other focal lengths, a separate turret viewfinder was placed on the accessory shoe.
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The FED 2 takes 39mm screw lenses. The [[rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]] is coupled to the lens. The field of view in the viewfinder is that of a 5cm lens. For other focal lengths, a separate turret viewfinder was placed on the accessory shoe.
  
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== Links ==
 
== Links ==
 
* [http://ussrphoto.com/Wiki/default.asp?WikiCatID=99&ParentID=1 Fed 2 Models] at USSRPhoto.com
 
* [http://ussrphoto.com/Wiki/default.asp?WikiCatID=99&ParentID=1 Fed 2 Models] at USSRPhoto.com

Revision as of 18:41, 29 April 2011

FED 2
4958006934_9d140cfc7c_m.jpg
FED 2c + 50mm Industar 26m lens
image by Morinaka_2010 (Image rights)

Manufacturer: FED

Date of Production: 1955-1970

Type of Camera: Rangefinder

Film Type: 35mm

Lens: 39mm Screw Mount

Shutter: cloth curtain

Shutter range: 1/25-1/500th + Bulb

Size (w*h*d): 140mm * 80mm * 32mm

Major features

The FED 2 is a new design that is quite different from the FED 1. It has a longer rangefinder base (67mm), a combined viewfinder and rangefinder window, adjustable diopter for the viewing window, a self-timer (later revisions), and a detachable back for film-loading.

Variations

There are six models.

  • FED 2a was introduced in 1955.
  • FED 2b has flash sync added. The new shutter speed dial has the reference point on a center post that rotates with the dial as the shutter is fired.
  • FED 2c has the flash sync port moved to the top deck from the body. It also has a mushroom-shaped film advance knob.
  • FED 2d has a new set of shutter speeds, from 1/30 to 1/500, instead of the older set of 1/25 to 1/500.
  • FED 2L is the only factory-designated model number; all other models are stamped FED 2 by the factory. The body is identical to the FED 2d body but the lens supplied is an Industar 61 with Lanthane glass instead of the Industar 26m used in models 2b to 2d.
  • FED 2e is a FED 3b with the FED 2d shutter that does not have the slow speeds. Similar to the 3b, it does not have strap lugs but has a film advance lever. Production ended around 1970.

Operation

To load a film, two locks in the base of the camera need to be turned. The entire back and bottom can then be removed as a single unit, allowing easy access to the film chamber. Standard 35mm film cassettes are used, with film being wound onto a removable take-up spool (the latter often becomes difficult to remove on older cameras). Winding the film cocks the shutter and forwards the frame-counter simultaneously. The FED 2 has a manual frame-counter located below the wind-on knob, which must be reset by hand when loading film.

Shutter

The Fed 2 has a curtain shutter with speeds from B, 1/25-1/500s. After detaching the back, two screws on the underside of the camera allow you to adjust the spring tension and change the shutter speeds, which may have become slow over time. As with similar cameras, it's important to cock the shutter before operating the shutter speed dial. Failing to do so may harm the mechanism. When firing, this dial wil rotate. After recocking, the speed set will be indicated correctly again.

Lens

The FED 2 takes 39mm screw lenses. The rangefinder is coupled to the lens. The field of view in the viewfinder is that of a 5cm lens. For other focal lengths, a separate turret viewfinder was placed on the accessory shoe.

Photos

179261311_594d0579b5_m.jpg
Fed 2b + 50mm collapsible lens (Image rights)
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Fed 2b + 50mm collapsible lens (Image rights)
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Fed 2b + 50mm lens (Image rights)
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Fed 2c + 50mm Jupiter-8 lens
image by Morinaka_2010 (Image rights)
2857844646_a8df8a71f0_m.jpg
Red Fed 2c


Links

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