DESCRIPTION – According to Mike Eckman’s website on FED cameras, this is the FED 1 (D) camera with a 50mm f/3.5 FED Macro lens and film take-up spool. This version of the FED camera was produced from 1939 to 1941 with “Kombinat” engraved on the top plate. The 50mm macro lens is shown on the Eckman site as lens model PT5620. The camera body serial number is 138957. The lens serial number is 13656
CAMERA BODY CONDITION – The camera is very clean and makes
and excellent display. Will need a CLA
for the shutter to fully operate – see photos.
Exterior – Super Clean- Small Vulcanite Chip (lower front left)
Shutter – Needs CLA – 1st Curtain Travel Stops ½ Way – Completes on Release
2nd Curtain Smooth Travel
Rangefinder – Focusing Patch Very Light – Patch Moves Properly
Viewfinder – Very good Viewing
Film Advance - Smooth
LENS CONDITION – Glass Needs Cleaning
Lens Glass – Haze & Internal Edge Spots/Debris – Needs CLA
Aperture – Working
Focus – Working
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