The FED camera is a camera that was popular in the Soviet Union. Under this brand of the same name, the first device was released. Often, consumers called it "FED-1", but this designation was not officially used. The fixture was produced from 1934 to 1955.
A little about the camera
The first generation of FED cameras was produced from 1934 to the mid-50s. After that, he was replaced by the FED-2 camera. Under the name of the first generation (without numbering), a large number of different cameras were supplied, which differed from each other in minor details. This device is considered a copy of the Leica II of German origin. The shutter is made of shutters, which were previously rubberized. Self-timer and sync contact not provided.
Modifications
The FED camera was released in several modifications. What are their differences? Various coating technologies were used, inscriptions were made differently and the configurations of parts were changed. Thanks to this diversity, collectors have long had a genuine interest in this model.
Non-series issue
BIn 1933, 30 cameras were created manually, which had an attached rangefinder. But these devices never made it into the series. At the same time, the Pioneer was created at the Leningrad plant - a camera of a similar design.
By the middle of spring 1934, a batch of 500 cameras was produced. They were a copy of the Leica II, like the FED itself. A little later, another similar design called "FAG" was released for sale. The batch consisted of 100 pieces, and production was established in the city of Moscow.
War and graduation
Initially, the FED camera was produced at the Kharkov plant, but due to the outbreak of war, the documentation was transferred to the Krasnogorsk conveyor. Continued production was established by 1948.
The sale of the Zorky camera has begun. She was a complete copy of the FED, which was produced before the war. The first copies were called the same as their predecessors. The only difference was that the logo of the plant was additionally applied. Until 1949, the combined name "FED 1948 Zorky" was used. From the next year, the name was shortened to "Dawn".
Instead of a conclusion
Many are interested in how much the FED camera costs. It should be noted that the first model is not very expensive. It is often sold at a negotiated price, leaving the buyer to bargain. The average price is about 1 thousand rubles, if you purchase a model on various trading auction sites. The following camera models sell for much more.
