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FKD cameras (ФКД - sometimes only labelled FK)<ref>The name is a shortening of Фотокамера Дорожная (Fotokamera Dorozhnaya; 'road camera', or [[Reisekamera]]) - see the manual linked below.</ref> are folding [[tailboard camera]]s made in the Soviet Union. An entry for the FKD 13x18 at ''USSRPhoto.com'' (a wiki), apparently repeating information from the ''Fedka'' web-shop, states that the cameras were made in a number of workshops in different parts of the Soviet Union, some of which originally made wooden furniture.<ref name=UP>[http://ussrphoto.com/wiki/default.asp?WikiCatID=19&ParentID=1&ContentID=47 FKD 13x18 page] at [http://ussrphoto.com/ USSRPhoto.com]</ref> These locations included Kharkiv in Ukraine, and Kazan in Tatarstan. | FKD cameras (ФКД - sometimes only labelled FK)<ref>The name is a shortening of Фотокамера Дорожная (Fotokamera Dorozhnaya; 'road camera', or [[Reisekamera]]) - see the manual linked below.</ref> are folding [[tailboard camera]]s made in the Soviet Union. An entry for the FKD 13x18 at ''USSRPhoto.com'' (a wiki), apparently repeating information from the ''Fedka'' web-shop, states that the cameras were made in a number of workshops in different parts of the Soviet Union, some of which originally made wooden furniture.<ref name=UP>[http://ussrphoto.com/wiki/default.asp?WikiCatID=19&ParentID=1&ContentID=47 FKD 13x18 page] at [http://ussrphoto.com/ USSRPhoto.com]</ref> These locations included Kharkiv in Ukraine, and Kazan in Tatarstan. | ||
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*FKD 18x24cm (about 7x9½ inch, though this is not a plate size in inches) | *FKD 18x24cm (about 7x9½ inch, though this is not a plate size in inches) | ||
| − | Notes at ''Photohistory.ru'' also refer to a 30x40-cm camera.<ref>[http://www.photohistory.ru/1207248174899423.html FK cameras] at G. Abramov's [http://www.photohistory.ru] | + | Notes at ''Photohistory.ru'' also refer to a 30x40-cm camera.<ref>[http://www.photohistory.ru/1207248174899423.html FK cameras] at G. Abramov's [http://www.photohistory.ru Photohistory.ru] |
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There are variations in both models, presumably with time over the years the cameras were made, or perhaps between manufacturing locations. The examples of the 13x18-cm camera shown at ''Fotoua.com'' are listed as Types 1a and 1b to 4a (and 4b and 4c). Unfortunately the photographs were not archived with the site.<ref>For example, some [https://web.archive.org/web/20130414041942/http://www.fotoua.com/2.php?seek1=336&usl=&usl1=&rd=&st= examples of several versions of FKD camera] listed at [https://web.archive.org/web/20130414041942/http://www.fotoua.com/ Fotoua.com] (archived at archive.org), but shown only as thumbnail images.</ref> | There are variations in both models, presumably with time over the years the cameras were made, or perhaps between manufacturing locations. The examples of the 13x18-cm camera shown at ''Fotoua.com'' are listed as Types 1a and 1b to 4a (and 4b and 4c). Unfortunately the photographs were not archived with the site.<ref>For example, some [https://web.archive.org/web/20130414041942/http://www.fotoua.com/2.php?seek1=336&usl=&usl1=&rd=&st= examples of several versions of FKD camera] listed at [https://web.archive.org/web/20130414041942/http://www.fotoua.com/ Fotoua.com] (archived at archive.org), but shown only as thumbnail images.</ref> | ||
| − | The 13x18-cm camera has an Industar-51 21cm f/4.5; a barrel lens (i.e. without a shutter built-in; exposure would normally be long enough to be controlled with the lens-cap). The 18x24-cm model has been seen for sale with an Industar-37 30cm f/4.5. | + | The 13x18-cm camera has an Industar-51 21cm f/4.5; a barrel lens (i.e. without a shutter built-in; exposure would normally be long enough to be controlled with the lens-cap), though it would be possible to mount a shutter behind or in front of the lens. The 18x24-cm model has been seen for sale with an Industar-37 30cm f/4.5. |
The front standard of the camera has sliding panels allowing front rise and fall and left-to-right lens movements. Front tilt is not possible. The rear standard allows tilt. | The front standard of the camera has sliding panels allowing front rise and fall and left-to-right lens movements. Front tilt is not possible. The rear standard allows tilt. | ||
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FKD cameras (ФКД - sometimes only labelled FK)[1] are folding tailboard cameras made in the Soviet Union. An entry for the FKD 13x18 at USSRPhoto.com (a wiki), apparently repeating information from the Fedka web-shop, states that the cameras were made in a number of workshops in different parts of the Soviet Union, some of which originally made wooden furniture.[2] These locations included Kharkiv in Ukraine, and Kazan in Tatarstan.
At least two sizes were made:
- FKD 13x18cm (about equivalent to 5x7 inch)
- FKD 18x24cm (about 7x9½ inch, though this is not a plate size in inches)
Notes at Photohistory.ru also refer to a 30x40-cm camera.[3]
There are variations in both models, presumably with time over the years the cameras were made, or perhaps between manufacturing locations. The examples of the 13x18-cm camera shown at Fotoua.com are listed as Types 1a and 1b to 4a (and 4b and 4c). Unfortunately the photographs were not archived with the site.[4]
The 13x18-cm camera has an Industar-51 21cm f/4.5; a barrel lens (i.e. without a shutter built-in; exposure would normally be long enough to be controlled with the lens-cap), though it would be possible to mount a shutter behind or in front of the lens. The 18x24-cm model has been seen for sale with an Industar-37 30cm f/4.5.
The front standard of the camera has sliding panels allowing front rise and fall and left-to-right lens movements. Front tilt is not possible. The rear standard allows tilt.
The camera uses wooden single dark-slides.
Notes
- ↑ The name is a shortening of Фотокамера Дорожная (Fotokamera Dorozhnaya; 'road camera', or Reisekamera) - see the manual linked below.
- ↑ FKD 13x18 page at USSRPhoto.com
- ↑ FK cameras at G. Abramov's Photohistory.ru
- ↑ For example, some examples of several versions of FKD camera listed at Fotoua.com (archived at archive.org), but shown only as thumbnail images.
