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Topic author: lrochfort
Posted on: 20120515053715
Would somebody be good enough to provide a picture comparing the size of Fed 1 and 2, maybe alongside something like a Biro for size reference?
I'm trying to decide between the two with the Industar 22 collapsible lens. The longer rangefinder base on the Fed 2 is appealing but size is important.
Many thanks,
Laurence.
Laurence.
Reply author: ZorkiKat
Replied on: 20120526090442
The FED-2 should be your choice if you are looking for a user camera. Aside from quicker loading (back slides off in a FED-2; FED-1 is a bottom loader), the combined VF/RF, flash synch, strap lugs (depending on production), and the aforementioned base length make the FED-2 the better choice. Size and weight are only slightly more, compared to the FED-1.
Note too that the collapsible Industar-22 and Industar -50 cannot be easily used, if not impossible, on the FED-2. The lens mount flange is sunk well into the level of the camera vulcanite. The locking focus tabs of the I-22/I-50 will catch on the vulcanite and damage it. Or else you may not be able to focus all the way to infinity. A modified version of the I-10 ("FED-50") was made for the FED-2. Instead of the spring loaded locking tab, this I-10 has a clip instead.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v93/zorkikat/Leica/e_MG_9561-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v93/zorkikat/Leica/e_MG_9567.jpg
-Jay
Reply author: lrochfort
Replied on: 20120529152838
That's really helpful, thank you Jay.
Could you tell me what the black camera and lens on the right is?
Cheers,
Laurence
Laurence.
Reply author: ZorkiKat
Replied on: 20120530134325
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<br />That's really helpful, thank you Jay.
Could you tell me what the black camera and lens on the right is?
Cheers,
Laurence
Laurence.
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Laurence, It's a FED-1 type G painted black. It has a defective Orion 28mm - got this lens with one of its internal elements missing.
http://www.zorkikat.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/black-paint-FED.jpg
The story of the black FED is here:
http://www.zorkikat.com/painting-a-fed-black/203/-Jay
