1970 FED 3 (type B) rangefinder with Industar 61 f/2.8 52mm lens. Working well.
Manufacturer: FED, Kharkiv, Ukraine
Model: FED 3 rangefinder (type B)
Year of production: 1963-72
Shutter: Focal Plane 1 sec -1/500th sec plus B
Lens: Industar-61 f/2.8 52mm
Format: 35mm rangefinder
Dimensions/weight: 14 x 9 x 7.5cm. 740g
Cosmetic condition (see photos and definitions): In excellent condition apart from a small ding on the top plate (see below). The vulcanite covering to the body is complete and in near mint condition. The satin chrome base plate and lens barrel are also near mint.
Cosmetic defects: There is a small ding to the top plate adjacent to the rapid winder (see side view photo). Also some very minor paint loss to the black painted bands on the rear of the camera.
Operational condition: Fully operational apart from the issue below. The rangefinder is working well - clear and well aligned. The focus and aperture are very smoothen and the viewfinder is clear. The shutter fires at all speeds and timing feels
Operational defects: The rapid winder winds as it should but does not spring back (possible broken spring?). It needs to be returned manually.
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The small print (please read carefully)
Disclaimer:
This camera has not been tested with film. Any camera of this age would probably benefit from a general mechanical service if you intend to use it. I check all lenses for fungus as best I can, but do not guarantee that any lens is entirely fungus free. I recommend having any lens professionally cleaned if you intend to use the camera. Due to the age of this camera it is being sold as seen without warranty.
Cosmetic condition definitions:
Mint: As new in original box, may be unused
Near Mint: Appears new on first inspection. May be one or two very minor defects
Excellent: A well looked after camera showing some signs of use with just a few minor defects
Good: A well looked after camera, well used but with no major defects. May be some paint loss, a few leather scuffs, a small ding, etc
Fair: Some significant defects. May be some major paint loss, small areas of missing leather, damage to top plate, bellows damaged but usable, etc
Poor: Major damage, corrosion, missing parts, split bellows etc
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