On Tue, 26 Apr 2005 22:57:49 GMT, (Thom) wrote:

On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 14:22:16 +0000 (UTC), Peter Irwin
wrote:

Roxy d'Urban wrote:
Anybody used these before? I have found a place that seems to be giving
them away for round $100.

$100 is a LOT for a Fed-2 unless it is some unusual variety.

It was made in Ukraine, not Russia. It could be called Soviet
or Ukrainian, but it isn't Russian.

Soviet rangefinders can actually be quite nice.
Older ones are often badly in need of a CLA, and
unless you are very handy, it is best to get one from
someone who does a CLA on the cameras he sells.

Oleg www.okvintagecamera.com currently lists a Fed-2
+ I26 lens for $20 + $12 shipping. That is a very reasonable
price given that a camera from Oleg is sure to be in good
working order.

I have many FEDs and I love them. The I-26 and early I-61 lens (all
white) are both sharp lenses.

When you get them make sure the range finder is on and about a quarter
of them off eBay have off RF's.


Adjusting the rangefinder is fairly straightforward though.. or at
least it is on my Fed-4.

It is a good idea to do it before taking any shots

Matt