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mermoz37 Posted - Jan 05 2010 : 11:09:03 AM
note :
a "no-name" factory design Lubitel (black front paint whith original rivets) may be to be silk screen rebadged in export or just for International exibition ? (never used)
and an original Kristall whithout usual hammered grey enamel.Seem to be factory made like this : soft matt aluminium (whithout any scratches or cracks)...I can confirm never painted.
serial number : 61018045
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/512010_IMG_5725.JPG


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent/512010_IMG_5720.JPG
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fotomuda Posted - Jul 29 2022 : 4:29:57 PM
Something interesting


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2972022_20220721_094422.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2972022_20220721_094540.jpg
cedricfan Posted - Jul 09 2022 : 11:13:25 AM

http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/972022_AmatorLubitel.jpg

Had to take it homr from a swap market today: one more Swedish version of Lubitel, the AMATÖR


Best regards,
Juhani
seany65 Posted - May 11 2022 : 11:00:02 AM
I've decided that having received my FED 3A(5) back from the technician now in full working order and can be used, that it counts as "Just arrived in my collection", even though I bought it about ten weeks ago. Serial number on the body: 3217441, serial number on the fed Industar 26m lens:1871128. Both are excellent condition. The focusing ring is smooth and doesn't turn when the aperture ring is turned and I can't really see any dust in it, the lens's body also looks like it's not been very dirty at any time. The camera body is clean and only shows any "age" in a few very tiny places, most noticeably a tiny bit of brassing on the eyepiece.
cedricfan Posted - May 05 2022 : 11:13:30 PM
But the amount of space it takes to own one, it is huge!

Best regards,
Juhani
AlexanderK Posted - May 05 2022 : 4:08:57 PM
Perfect! I am looking for this stand for many years and still without any success .

Regards, Alexander
fotomuda Posted - May 05 2022 : 12:04:22 PM
Unused Rakurs-672 with stand and all the eletronics, purchased in 1984.


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/552022_01.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/552022_02.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/552022_03.jpg
Brian Posted - Feb 20 2022 : 2:03:43 PM
[url=https://ibb.co/ZLzKndn][/url]

The early finder is the mirror image (almost) of the later model. I assume the reversal was to use the new finder on a Zorki/Fed.
Did KMZ continue making both versions of the finder? I've seen some 4-digit SN finders that are oriented as the new ones.
Brian Posted - Feb 20 2022 : 1:43:45 PM
Early KMZ Turret Finder,

[url=https://ibb.co/yqMjYF0][/url]

Opened it up to clean, found what looks like Zeiss Numbers.

[url=https://ibb.co/q5THbPz][/url]

[url=https://ibb.co/nB5nFgR][/url]
Brian Posted - Dec 22 2021 : 7:57:14 PM
[url=https://ibb.co/02Mmgcz][/url]

One more shot, ZOMZ left and KMZ right. New style fixture with threads on leading edge of the fixture and guide ring for better alignment into the barrel.
Brian Posted - Dec 22 2021 : 7:54:04 PM
I received a KMZ Jupiter-3 with a Serial Number higher than what I've seen before. This is my 4th KMZ J-3 made in 1956. This one is different: the fixture for the rear triplet is similar to the ZOMZ. The sides are the same thickness 2.0mm as my other 1956 KMZ J-3's. The 1956 ZOMZ shown here - thickness is 2.2mm.

[url=https://ibb.co/S7Hcm3m][/url]

1956 ZOMZ left; 1956 KMZ 56040xx Middle; 1956 KMZ 5601xxx right.

[url=https://ibb.co/B3dNvKv][/url]

I think this is a PT1635 using the recomputed formula using Russian glass rather than Schott glass. I'll be testing against the 1956 ZOMZ and earlier KMZ with the Zeiss style rear fixture. The optical block was mounted in a 1970s ZOMZ LTM focus mount, I did a full teardown. Maybe some blocks were found and mounted for sale? The glass is perfect.
fotomuda Posted - Oct 21 2021 : 2:18:32 PM
Unfortunately, the equipment in the laboratory did not have the correct sensor. I could only measure the thickness, it was 0.6mm above the serial number and 0.7mm above the logo.
One theory is that the camera was stolen from the factory before the logo was engraved.


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/21102021_01.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/21102021_02.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/21102021_03.jpg
fotomuda Posted - Aug 30 2021 : 04:55:42 AM
Hello!

I have good news. I can use one laboratory and there is device, with which I can see trought the chrome surface. Will let you know, is there some engraving or not. I thin I can get the answer in month!
uwittehh Posted - Aug 22 2021 : 3:33:47 PM
Jacques, very nice FED :-)

2 nice items arrived here the last time:

A 50 years October Zorki 4 with dark blue silk screening of the logo:



And an early ZK 1,5/50 from 1948 for M39:





Ulrich

http://fotos.cconin.de
Jacques M. Posted - Aug 11 2021 : 06:49:53 AM

Another Fed, not yet here. A rare 1f "romashka".


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1182021_Romashka.jpg
(seller's photo)

I will open a thread about the early 1f when this one is here.
These early 1f are the last on the tortuous lane which starts from the late 1e, followed by the Fed Arsenal and the "Red Flag"...

Amitiés. Jacques.
Jacques M. Posted - Aug 02 2021 : 09:28:40 AM

So, no doubt, it's a Fed.
As for the year... Probably 1940, by what I see. 1941 would be too late, and the 1939 ones probably still have a yellow brass shutter box with such a month.
Does the pressure film plate has a hole (after c. # 150000) or not (before that number) to confirm? If nothing was changed!

Amitiés. Jacques.
fotomuda Posted - Aug 01 2021 : 2:44:32 PM

http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/182021_fed.jpg

I think, it is 19 X and probably I have the missing window also.
paracampo luiz Posted - Jul 24 2021 : 03:39:16 AM
my suggestion nd speculation:
Considering the totally different case and lens (also firing knob), it could be first prototype generation of Neuca which were really overhauled war surplus Feds intended to be sold in Europe.
This was an obscure period (1945-1949) when lots of German engeneers were working in Soviet factories.
Regards
LP
Jacques M. Posted - Jul 19 2021 : 05:39:22 AM
Hi Martti,

Yes, there should be a date (day and month only) engraved on the shutter box, where you insert the film. It corresponds to the checking of the mechanism, before the complete assembling. It's not always readable because of the erasion by the cartridge.

Here is an example: 16 X (or XI ?


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1972021_IMG_0183.JPG

Have you found the missing window?

Amitiés. Jacques.
fotomuda Posted - Jul 19 2021 : 02:40:06 AM
Hello Vlad and everybody else!

Is there a date marked inside, on the shutter box?
I will look after.
Will try to find out from the seller, where did he get it. He used it last time in 90s.
What to you think, is it possible to look through the surface with some medical device, xray of something?
xya Posted - Jun 30 2021 : 1:27:53 PM
sincere congratulations, jacques, you made it quite soon. 100! incredible!

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Jacques M. Posted - Jun 30 2021 : 1:10:23 PM

Yes, Alexander.
These windows can be seen only on the 1a and very early 1b. And too when there was a special reason to check the register. For the moment, I don't know if this camera is original or was assembled with spare parts...

Amitiés. Jacques.
AlexanderK Posted - Jun 30 2021 : 12:01:07 PM
Hi Jacques,
red window on the back side seems to be made later. it doesn't match the camera type.
Let me know please when you get the camera.

Regards, Alexander
Jacques M. Posted - Jun 30 2021 : 08:42:24 AM
My 100th Fed 1.
In fact, an early Fed 1f, with prewar features (circled release button, for example).
I will tell more when I have it.


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/3062021_Fed 210155.jpg

Amitiés. Jacques.
Vlad Posted - Jun 21 2021 : 09:33:00 AM
Hi Martti, welcome back! Haven't seen you around in a long time! . I have a similar one but with unfinished chroming. I think the engraving has been filled (instead of filed down) and entire top cover has been re-chromed for later transformation into a Feica, I've encountered a few of these. Someone did a very good job.

Best regards,
Vlad
Jacques M. Posted - Jun 21 2021 : 08:47:37 AM

A cover erased, then re-chromed, waiting for another engraving? But it seems there is no difference between the chromes cover/upper plate. So, a cover originally non engraved?
To know more, is there a date marked inside, on the shutter box?

Jacques.
PS: it seems you miss the RF front window. PM if you need one.
fotomuda Posted - Jun 21 2021 : 05:46:57 AM
Hello!
No marks from FED logo removal.


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2162021_20210620_105717.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2162021_20210620_105706.jpg
Jacques M. Posted - Jun 17 2021 : 4:01:05 PM
Hi Martti,
Certainly a Fed NKVD 1d/1e, by what I see. Without engravings (are there traces of erasure ?).
The lens is very interesting in itself: a LTM Sonnar 2/5cm. Do you have its serial number or a photo of the beauty ring?

Amitiés. Jacques.
fotomuda Posted - Jun 17 2021 : 07:44:43 AM
Help me out, what is this?
An old man sold it to me, he said it's been in his closet for 30 years.
He said he used it to take pictures of himself.


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1762021_20210617_152153.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1762021_20210617_152201.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1762021_20210617_152222.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1762021_20210617_152255.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1762021_20210617_152326.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1762021_20210617_152332.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1762021_20210617_152352.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1762021_20210617_152407.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1762021_20210617_152423.jpg
schyter Posted - Jun 04 2021 : 3:07:12 PM
Almaz 103 / MC Zenitar 16mm
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/462021_combo.jpeg



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paracampo luiz Posted - Jun 03 2021 : 3:14:46 PM
absolutely beautiful!
regards
LP
Jacques M. Posted - Jun 03 2021 : 10:43:29 AM
A Fed 1 in battledress, here (some weeks ago, in fact).
Just for fun (and for the 1e inscription!)


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/362021_Fed battledress.jpg

Amitiés.
schyter Posted - Apr 27 2021 : 04:00:57 AM
Zenit 17 / Jupiter 3 / Chajka 2M


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2742021_16.jpg




http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2742021_jup.jpg




http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2742021_cha.jpg



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uwittehh Posted - Apr 14 2021 : 4:29:59 PM
Hi folks,

I have found this rare early black Jupiter 8 from 1966 the last time. It has the shape of the silver ones and it not browned/black oxided but black painted.







Ulrich

http://fotos.cconin.de
uwittehh Posted - Apr 14 2021 : 4:26:47 PM
Jacques, great! What a nice FED. Hope you'll find the next two soon :-)

Ulrich

http://fotos.cconin.de
Jacques M. Posted - Apr 05 2021 : 07:31:14 AM

Another Fed S, here. One of the very first ones, probably (s/n 55217), but without the 2/50mm lens, alas...


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/542021_m6.jpg
(photo of the seller, sokrat_photo)

It's my 98th Fed 1. The 100th soon!

Amitiés. Jacques.
mirror Posted - Mar 28 2021 : 2:16:07 PM
Early FED 1b No. 8866 with notched viewfinder frame and the angular viewfinder.


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2832021_8FCU0142_DPP.JPG


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2832021_8FCU0143_DPP.JPG


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2832021_8FCU0145_DPP.JPG


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2832021_8FCU0139_DPP.JPG


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2832021_8FCU0135_DPP.JPG
schyter Posted - Mar 28 2021 : 12:59:02 PM
Zenit 15 black by Vilejka 1985
Zenitar-M 1.7/50
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2832021_ze.jpg



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Only dead fish follow the stream ...
perkinsmg Posted - Mar 28 2021 : 03:37:06 AM
The biggest camera in my collection (bigger even than a Kiev 60 ;-) ) - I have finally got an FKD 13x18.

Lens is a KOMZ and from 1956 if they followed the usual serial number conventions. The nameplate seems to show it was made in Kharkov (харкiв in Ukrainian. I guess that's Orgtechnica?


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2832021_20210325_094501.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/2832021_20210325_094215.jpg
uwittehh Posted - Mar 20 2021 : 11:38:57 AM
Michael,

I also like the Zenit B, because my first serious camera was a Revueflex B that I got from my older brother in the mid 70ies. It is still in my collection today :-)

Ulrich

http://fotos.cconin.de
perkinsmg Posted - Mar 20 2021 : 11:29:36 AM
That's a really lovely looking camera! Looks great all in black. I do like Zenit Bs and the pancake Industar suits it better than a Helios 44.

I have a black Kiev 4AM which to me looks much nicer than the metal finish but alas that one isn't original - it has been refinished. Very nicely done, though.

Michael.
uwittehh Posted - Mar 20 2021 : 11:18:13 AM
Hi there,

this rare Zenit B arrives here some days ago. It's totally black and like new. According to Aidas site they were only built in 1972 and mine is from 1972 too.







Ulrich

http://fotos.cconin.de
perkinsmg Posted - Mar 17 2021 : 03:00:01 AM
That's a nice one! I have an Iskra but the film advance doesn't work properly either - it's a very delicate mechanism. I'd like an Iskra 2 too some day. Okvintagecamera is a great site and the prices look very reasonable to me.

Michael.
xya Posted - Mar 17 2021 : 02:53:46 AM
an Iskra-2


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1732021_iskra_2_IMG_6525.JPG
in nice condition


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1732021_iskra_2_IMG_6521.JPG
and with a working meter.

I was looking for this camera for quite some years. I already bought 2 others, one had a broken meter and a broken film advance, the other a working meter, but also a broken film advance. so I had given up until vlad recommended okvintagecamera.com a few weeks ago. I bought this one from them. as we will have some days of very bad weather, testing will wait until next week...


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perkinsmg Posted - Feb 16 2021 : 01:56:20 AM
Fed 35. Quite a rare camera but unfortunately the shutter is jammed open (if anyone has any tips on repair please let me know!). Other small defect is there's no plastic in the frame counter window - just a hole. I'm guessing that's not how it was originally.

According to Princelle this camera has manual, automatic and semi-automatic modes. But I'm not sure how you would select the different modes, apart from the A on the shutter speed select like a Fed 50.

Nice addition for the cabinet, in any case.
http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1622021_20210215_173334.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1622021_20210215_173123.jpg
schyter Posted - Feb 03 2021 : 1:28:21 PM
Orion EE by BeLomo


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/322021_orionEE1.jpeg



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Detlev Posted - Jan 17 2021 : 05:01:19 AM
The F21-T works in a range of -20 to 55C.




http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1712021_F21-06k.jpg



http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1712021_F21-02k.jpg
xya Posted - Jan 13 2021 : 1:56:31 PM
it looks fine. mine is an ordinary T series. I have read that T stands for a wider temperature range. guido mentions a P model for polar on his page. does anyone know about the differences between A and T?

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perkinsmg Posted - Jan 13 2021 : 12:54:56 PM
Ajax F-21 arrived today - serial A700072. Only one I've seen so far with an "A" serial. Seems to work very nicely.

Michael.


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1312021_50832456792_ac3e9bfb24_c.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1312021_50831630763_30665a1eae_c.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1312021_50831631703_e12dc8379f_c.jpg


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/1312021_50832466237_9d4a02684b_c.jpg
Jacques M. Posted - Dec 24 2020 : 07:34:29 AM

Nothing special here, like you, Reinhard...

Just a Fed 1d, with a touch of colour, welcome in that grey world... We can just hope that 2021 will be better. And that USSRphoto will wake up!


http://www.ussrphoto.com/UserContent2/24122020_IMG_0345.JPG

Amitiés. Jacques.
xya Posted - Dec 11 2020 : 06:15:51 AM
3 weeks and nobody posting anything. so I will just show my latest purchases, nothing special...



a late fed 50mm lens, an industar-10 type which I had not tested yet on my A7 camera page


a zenit SLR camera just for the helios 44 lens


a skf_1 stereo attachment, obviously NOS (new old stock)


attached to a zenit, but it will be used on the A7


the viewer part attached.

I hope the forum will wake up again soon...

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