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Edited on 8/22/2007 3:56:51 PM by Vlad

FED 1a

Probably the first year issue of famous Leica copy. The parts of the camera, that normally should be chromed are "galvanized". This transitional finish is the result of the lack of chrome in the new factory ...

Produced: 1934-1935
Engravings on camera top: „ФЭД Трудкоммуна им. Ф.Э. Дзержинского. Харьков“
Shutter: 1/20s, 1/30s, 1/40s, 1/60s, 1/100s, 1/200s, 1/500s + Z.
Serial number range: # 1.000 to # 6.000 [According to Princelle].