Cameras of the USSR: FED-3 Group-1 Issue-2 "Steamboat"+Zorkiy-4 Model-1 Issue-5

FED-3 Group-1 Issue-2 so-called in slang - “Steamboat”: Fully operational. The exterior is good, collectible. The viewfinder and objective lenses are clean and viewfinder visibility is good - no distortion. Focusing and aperture operation is smooth and pleasant. The diaphragm blades are dry and free of excess lubrication. The shutter is operational, all shutter speeds are timed according to the standards. The self-timer is working. The operation of the synchro contact has not been tested and is unknown. The diaphragm blades are dry and free of excess lubrication.

 "Zorkiy-4 Model-1 Issue-5Functionality: the lens and viewfinder lenses are clean, viewfinder visibility is good - without distortion, focusing and aperture operation is smooth and pleasant. The diaphragm blades are dry and free of excess lubrication. The shutter does not work, it is jammed. The self-timer works. The sync contact was not checked due to the lack of a flash.

The lot presents the rarest synchronous camera "FED-3" Group-1 Issue-2, so-called in slang - "Steamboat" due to the shape of the body. This release story was the first and had a fairly low circulation and rarity, as well as the type of application of the model name, so it had unprecedented interest among collectors.

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Attention!! The camera shows all signs of full or partial operability, but the functional description is presented to potential buyers for information about the operability of the mechanisms and optics, but I am not a manufacturer’s guarantor and do not provide a warranty for this equipment. I, just a collector and a passionate lover of antique cameras, and as a doctor I simply describe the patient’s diagnosis, but I give the right of treatment to the future buyer, depending on whether he will take photographs with it or whether he will just have it in his collection on a shelf for beauty and ambiance. To avoid claims: the item presented in the lot is sold as a museum or collection exhibit, without a guarantee of full functionality or use for its intended purpose, since it was not tested with film, final photographs were not taken of it, the warranty period provided by the manufacturer expired more than 60 -80 years ago and the country in which it was made and purchased also disappeared from the world map -!! By placing a bid or purchasing an item at a fixed price, you confirm that you have no claims regarding the above!!

The last photograph presented in the lot (on the right is a description of the camera, the series and its features) is a photo copy from the catalogue, a screenshot is presented as a reference for identifying the model and is not part of the lot.