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The '''FED 4''' [[rangefinder camera]] was produced by the [[FED]] factory in Kharkov, Ukraine from 1964 to 1980. | The '''FED 4''' [[rangefinder camera]] was produced by the [[FED]] factory in Kharkov, Ukraine from 1964 to 1980. | ||
− | Frame size is 24x36mm on [[35mm film]]. It features Shutter Speeds of 1/500 to 1s + 'Bulb'. | + | Frame size is 24x36mm on [[35mm film]]. It features Shutter Speeds of 1/500 to 1s + 'Bulb' and Flash Sync at 1/30. |
Its main improvment over the [[FED 3]] is its added [[selenium]] light meter. | Its main improvment over the [[FED 3]] is its added [[selenium]] light meter. | ||
− | Comes in two versions, Type 1 & Type 2; type 2 has an additional cocking lever and comes in 3 variants each with slight cosmetic changes. | + | Comes in two versions, Type 1 & Type 2; type 2 has an additional cocking lever as opposed to type 1's button and comes in 3 variants each with slight cosmetic changes. |
The camera is a veritable beast, seemingly carved out of a huge chunk of metal - it's also quite large; it doesn't give the impression of a camera that will fall apart. This thing is built to last. | The camera is a veritable beast, seemingly carved out of a huge chunk of metal - it's also quite large; it doesn't give the impression of a camera that will fall apart. This thing is built to last. |
Revision as of 09:47, 2 July 2008
The FED 4 rangefinder camera was produced by the FED factory in Kharkov, Ukraine from 1964 to 1980.
Frame size is 24x36mm on 35mm film. It features Shutter Speeds of 1/500 to 1s + 'Bulb' and Flash Sync at 1/30.
Its main improvment over the FED 3 is its added selenium light meter.
Comes in two versions, Type 1 & Type 2; type 2 has an additional cocking lever as opposed to type 1's button and comes in 3 variants each with slight cosmetic changes.
The camera is a veritable beast, seemingly carved out of a huge chunk of metal - it's also quite large; it doesn't give the impression of a camera that will fall apart. This thing is built to last.
Links
- Fed 4 models at USSR Photo
- http://www.rolandandcaroline.co.uk/fed4b.html
- Fed 4b at www.collection-appareils.com
- Revue 4 at Kurt Tauber's [1]