FED 3x 5B + Industar-61 2,8/53mm | Analogue camera
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Has 40 years of experience in photography and 25 years of collecting expertise, specialising in M42 lens mounts.
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Description from the seller
Splendid and exclusive lot consisting of three Soviet FED-5B rangefinder cameras, originally produced to celebrate the Moscow Olympic Games of 1980. This lot represents a perfect blend of Cold War photography history, sports collecting, and contemporary graphic reinterpretation.
Each body preserves the iconic official logo of the Moscow 1980 Olympics impressed 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 restyling 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 Olimpico Atleti (White Background): Characterized by a dynamic pattern on a cream background that depicts athletes (sprinters, archers) and the Olympic flame in Moscow colors orange, blue, and gold.
Model Propaganda e 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 Pattern Costruttivista (Avant-garde Geometries): Cover inspired by the graphics and architectures of Soviet modernism and constructivism of the 70s/80s, with red concentric arches and green/gold geometric accents.
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer: FED (Kharkiv, USSR)
Base Model: FED-5B (ФЭД-5В) - Special Olympic Edition
Original production year: circa 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)
Shutter Speeds: From 1s to 1/500s + B exposure.
Lot Condition
Aesthetics: Excellent / Custom Mint. The new coverings are applied by hand and give the cameras an incredibly striking visual impact in display.
Mechanical & Optics: The shutters fire at all speeds, the rangefinders are sharp and aligned, the Industar-61 lens is clean and free of significant scratches or fungus. No scientific measuring tools were 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 traceable shipping throughout Europe.
Splendid and exclusive lot consisting of three Soviet FED-5B rangefinder cameras, originally produced to celebrate the Moscow Olympic Games of 1980. This lot represents a perfect blend of Cold War photography history, sports collecting, and contemporary graphic reinterpretation.
Each body preserves the iconic official logo of the Moscow 1980 Olympics impressed 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 restyling 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 Olimpico Atleti (White Background): Characterized by a dynamic pattern on a cream background that depicts athletes (sprinters, archers) and the Olympic flame in Moscow colors orange, blue, and gold.
Model Propaganda e 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 Pattern Costruttivista (Avant-garde Geometries): Cover inspired by the graphics and architectures of Soviet modernism and constructivism of the 70s/80s, with red concentric arches and green/gold geometric accents.
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer: FED (Kharkiv, USSR)
Base Model: FED-5B (ФЭД-5В) - Special Olympic Edition
Original production year: circa 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)
Shutter Speeds: From 1s to 1/500s + B exposure.
Lot Condition
Aesthetics: Excellent / Custom Mint. The new coverings are applied by hand and give the cameras an incredibly striking visual impact in display.
Mechanical & Optics: The shutters fire at all speeds, the rangefinders are sharp and aligned, the Industar-61 lens is clean and free of significant scratches or fungus. No scientific measuring tools were 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 traceable 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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