New user, new camera

[vanyagor]

I just purchased a FED 2 from ebay (seller tuhach located in Russia). This will be my first rangefinder, which I always wanted to have :)

I did some (little) research and got an impression that FED 2B is the best option for me. So I got one with an Industar 26m lens. Well, I'm not sure it is a FED 2B, based on its body S/N it looks like that.

I'm glad to join this nice community.

If you have any recommendations, comments or think FED 2B is not the best option, I would really appreciate it.

I'm absolutely new to rangefinders.

[flashover]

Hi and Welcome to RFF. Although I don't have an FSU camera at this moment I have has a few and they all worked well for me. The lenes are pretty good and "cheap" cost wise. You will find lost of useful info in the Fourms.

[Ash]

you should enjoy the fed2. they're pretty nice, just make sure to wind onto the next shot before changing shutter speed, and run a test roll to check the focus is correct.

[SCOTFORTHLAD]

Hi Ivan,
I add my welcome.Several months ago I asked similar questions,and had many recommendations from other members for various FSU rangefinders,generally the FED2 received more support than the others.I bought a couple of them and I have found that advice to be truly good,although I don't rule out the probability that I will try other FSU models as well.That seems to happen with most FSU users,it's a risk of the game,but it's fun.
The FED2 and the I26 is an excellent choice,enjoy it first, and then check out others later.
Brian.

[FrankS]

Welcome Ivan,
As soon as you can, buy an external viewfinder for the 50mm focal length, a J8 50mm lens, and a 35mm J12 lens with external viewfinder. Then you'll be set.

[vanyagor]

Thanks a lot for a friendly welcome and usefull advice!

[Stanton]

And, if you wear glasses, put sometihng to prevent grinding the dickens out of them with the viewfinder. I have a variety of FED 2s (several difference colors and models) and have found them consistently quite good. Dave

[Warren T.]

Hi Ivan,

Welcome to the world of FSU cameras and to RFF. I'm sure you'll enjoy shooting with the Fed 2b. The Fed 2 are my current favorite FSU cameras for using. The I-26 is not bad either :).

Warren

[w3rk5]

Hi Ivan. If you don't have a manual for your FED 2 you can get one here (http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/fed_2.html). Scroll down to the bottom of the page.

[robin a]

HI,welcome to the forum.Lots of good advice here.Fed2's are great .

[Skinny McGee]

Drive it like a rental!!!!!

[vanyagor]

Hi Ivan. If you don't have a manual for your FED 2 you can get one here (http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/fed_2.html). Scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Sorry w3rk5 (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/member.php?u=2604), I did not find the manual. Could please explain again where can I get it?

Thanks

[Screwy]

http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/fed_2.html
There you go vanyagor ,You needed to click on "here" in w3rk5,s post ;)

[oscroft]

Hi Ivan,

I like the Fed 2B and Industar-26. Here's a couple of shots I took with mine...

[Dr E]

Hi I'm new here as well.

Well I say new, I've been lurking for a while :D

I have a Kiev 4 and adore it, built really well and great pictures.

Never used a Fed but from what I've heard most FSU cameras are great picture takers.

[reagan]

Ivan and Dr E ~ welcome to RFF. Enjoy your FSU.RFs!

[vanyagor]

Thanks for the link and more friendly welcome :) I'm still not used to the not underlined links :)

Btw, I saw a link on this website http://www.geocities.com/fzorkis/ to the russian version of the manual, but when I click on it it is unavailable. If anyone has a russian version to share I would be even more happy ;) Well, I can read English too :)

[vanyagor]

Btw, here is the fed 2 which I won (I posted it in another thread, though decided to move it here in order not to hijack that one):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...0%3D%26fvi%3D1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130024908687&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fse arch.dll%3Fcgiurl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fcgi.ebay.co m%252Fws%252F%26fkr%3D1%26from%3DR8%26satitle%3D13 0024908687%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1)

ZorkiCat said it is fed 2 3rd variation. What does that mean? Is that what is called fed 2B ?

[w3rk5]

Click on this link for the English manual. http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/fed_2.html

Scroll to the bottom and look for a link titled, "English manual in PDF form".

I think it's a FED 2 C like ZorkiCat mentioned. A is the fist version, B is the second, C is the third, ect. Anyway, have fun with the cameras.