FED 3x 5B + Industar-61 2,8/53mm | Analogue camera
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Three FED-5B 35mm rangefinder cameras with Industar-61 L/D 2.8/53mm, tested and working, featuring Moscow 1980 Olympic heritage and hand-crafted constructivist art finishes.
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Splendid and exclusive lot composed of three Soviet FED-5B rangefinder cameras, originally produced to celebrate the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. This lot represents a perfect fusion of Cold War photography history, sports memorabilia, and contemporary graphic reinterpretation.
Each body preserves the iconic official logo of the Moscow 80 Olympics imprinted on the front and the original factory marks on the back (including the famous Soviet quality seal CCCP). The true peculiarity of this lot lies in the refined re-styling work ("Heritage Revamping & CLA") curated by the Materia Analogica laboratory: the original black leatherette, often hardened or damaged by time, has been replaced with exceptional high-quality artistic coverings with a constructivist and celebratory theme.
The 3 models included in the lot:
Model Olympic Athletes (White Background): Characterized by a dynamic pattern on a cream background depicting athletes (runners, archers) and the Olympic flame in Moscow colors of orange, blue, and gold.
Model Propaganda and Sport (Red/Multicolor Background): A vibrant collage saturated with Soviet-era posters, red stars, hammer and sickle, historical Cyrillic inscriptions (CCCP, SPORT) and symbols of labor and hockey.
Model Constructivist Pattern (Avant-garde Geometries): Covering inspired by the graphics and architectures of Soviet modernism and constructivism from the '70s/'80s, with concentric red arches and green/gold geometric accents.
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer: FED (Kharkiv, USSR)
Base Model: FED-5B (ФЭД-5В) - Olympic Special Edition
Original production year: Around 1979-1980
Camera type: Rangefinder 35mm
Included lens: Industar-61 L/D 2.8/53mm (or 55mm) with Lanthanum coating (noted for exceptional sharpness and contrast rendering).
Shutter speeds: From 1s to 1/500s + Bulb.
Lot Conditions
Aesthetics: Excellent / Custom Mint. The new coverings are hand-applied and give the cameras an incredible visual impact for display.
Mechanical & Optics: The shutters fire at all speeds, the rangefinders are sharp and aligned, the Industar-61 lens is clean and free from significant scratches or fungus. No scientific measuring tools have been used.
Shipping and Packaging
The lot will be packed with maximum protective care to preserve the finishes and the integrity of the cameras. Fast and fully trackable shipping throughout Europe.
Splendid and exclusive lot composed of three Soviet FED-5B rangefinder cameras, originally produced to celebrate the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. This lot represents a perfect fusion of Cold War photography history, sports memorabilia, and contemporary graphic reinterpretation.
Each body preserves the iconic official logo of the Moscow 80 Olympics imprinted on the front and the original factory marks on the back (including the famous Soviet quality seal CCCP). The true peculiarity of this lot lies in the refined re-styling work ("Heritage Revamping & CLA") curated by the Materia Analogica laboratory: the original black leatherette, often hardened or damaged by time, has been replaced with exceptional high-quality artistic coverings with a constructivist and celebratory theme.
The 3 models included in the lot:
Model Olympic Athletes (White Background): Characterized by a dynamic pattern on a cream background depicting athletes (runners, archers) and the Olympic flame in Moscow colors of orange, blue, and gold.
Model Propaganda and Sport (Red/Multicolor Background): A vibrant collage saturated with Soviet-era posters, red stars, hammer and sickle, historical Cyrillic inscriptions (CCCP, SPORT) and symbols of labor and hockey.
Model Constructivist Pattern (Avant-garde Geometries): Covering inspired by the graphics and architectures of Soviet modernism and constructivism from the '70s/'80s, with concentric red arches and green/gold geometric accents.
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer: FED (Kharkiv, USSR)
Base Model: FED-5B (ФЭД-5В) - Olympic Special Edition
Original production year: Around 1979-1980
Camera type: Rangefinder 35mm
Included lens: Industar-61 L/D 2.8/53mm (or 55mm) with Lanthanum coating (noted for exceptional sharpness and contrast rendering).
Shutter speeds: From 1s to 1/500s + Bulb.
Lot Conditions
Aesthetics: Excellent / Custom Mint. The new coverings are hand-applied and give the cameras an incredible visual impact for display.
Mechanical & Optics: The shutters fire at all speeds, the rangefinders are sharp and aligned, the Industar-61 lens is clean and free from significant scratches or fungus. No scientific measuring tools have been used.
Shipping and Packaging
The lot will be packed with maximum protective care to preserve the finishes and the integrity of the cameras. Fast and fully trackable shipping throughout Europe.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
FED
Model/type nr
3x 5B + Industar-61 2,8/53mm |
Physical condition
Fair
Functional condition
Tested and working
Film type
35mm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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