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kiev4a

10-19-2005, 10:31

If things go as planned this weekend I'll be filling some holes in my FSU camera collection when I acquire some gear from a local buddy who has decided to focus his efforts on motorcycle restoration rather than commie cameras.

My probable acqusitions include:

1956 Zorki 4 (1st year, almost mint). It was originally mine but foolishly traded it to him as part of another deal.
1963 Zorki 4.
Last model of the FED 2 with flat top and lever wind.
Two FED 4 variations.
Jupiter 12 LTM
Rigid I-33

BTW: He has some additional FSU cameras and lenses I may be selling for him. I'll post a list when we get it all sorted out.

oftheherd

10-19-2005, 10:37

Congrats. Especiallly on getting back one you obviuously missed and developed "traders remorse" on.

kiev4a

10-19-2005, 10:54

The 1956 Z4 was the first year. They don't turn up too often.

brians

10-19-2005, 12:41

If things go as planned this weekend I'll be filling some holes in my FSU camera collection when I acquire some gear from a local buddy who has decided to focus his efforts on motorcycle restoration rather than commie cameras.

My probable acqusitions include:

1956 Zorki 4 (1st year, almost mint). It was originally mine but foolishly traded it to him as part of another deal.
1963 Zorki 4.
Last model of the FED 2 with flat top and lever wind.
Two FED 4 variations.
Jupiter 12 LTM
Rigid I-33

BTW: He has some additional FSU cameras and lenses I may be selling for him. I'll post a list when we get it all sorted out.

Whoo! Great acquisitions!

I've got a question about the FED 4's. I bought one on fleabay from a reputable british seller, but the selenium meter was broken (i got it for dirt cheap! minus the shipping...) is there any way to replace that? I have the selenium window held in by glue.

Let me know if you've got a spare Industar-22 collapsible. I'd love to own and use one :)

kiev4a

10-19-2005, 13:20

Whoo! Great acquisitions!

I've got a question about the FED 4's. I bought one on fleabay from a reputable british seller, but the selenium meter was broken (i got it for dirt cheap! minus the shipping...) is there any way to replace that? I have the selenium window held in by glue.

Let me know if you've got a spare Industar-22 collapsible. I'd love to own and use one :)

There might be an I-22 in the other stuff he wants to sell. I check.

I've heard of some people trying --successfully and unsuccessfully, to replace the selenium cells. Often, it's not the cell that's bad --it's the connection--the soldering goes bad. This is a problem with a lot of old meters--not just the ones in FSU gear.

reagan

10-19-2005, 20:24

Happy camper I guess!! Congrats Wayne. When the time comes, share pics @ C&C of your Zorki 4 homecoming!

Been there done that on the motorcycle restorations years ago ~ Brit bikes. FSU RFs are easier on the knuckles and eardrums... most of the time.