my Russian RF kit

[Nesster]

I haven't ended up using this kit much and am tempted to sell it, although whenever I do take it out it's just so CUTE, the J-12 especially


Jupiter-12 back end + coffee cup by Nesster, on Flickr

The above taken with the preset macro-Takumar 50/4, then my camera ran out of batteries and my daughter had stolen my spare set... so I switched to a Fuji F10 for the rest


Fed 3b top by Nesster, on Flickr


Fed 3b, Industar-61, J-12 rear end, by Nesster, on Flickr


Jupiter 12 front and back by Nesster, on Flickr

[fish4570]

I am envious of your J-12.

[Scheimpflug]

Looks like it would be extremely easy to scratch that rear element!

[Nesster]

Yes, that rear element has to be looked after; if the bespoke rear cap is lost I've heard one can make a replacement out of a plastic 35mm film canister.

Here is the rear of the J-12 peeking through the shutter of the Fed-3


DSCF2528 by Nesster, on Flickr

[Nesster]

Light leak!

Fed-3 light leak by Nesster, on Flickr

This is an extreme example of the light leak I was getting - the amount of leakage was dependent on how long I kept the shutter cocked.


Putzin with the Fed - worn curtain by Nesster, on Flickr

And this is the culprit - the shutter is cocked here, and you can see the worn area of the fabric. I think this bit is where the curtain rests over a roller to the left, when uncocked, and thus is subject to wear.


Permatex Black Silicone Adhesive Sealant by Nesster, on Flickr

Silocone sealant to the rescue! This product is from an auto parts supply store, similar goop can be found being sold for various purposes under a variety of names. I squirt a little onto a paper plate and use a q-tip to apply to bellows, or in this case, the curtain fabric. It doesn't stay on for ever but it does stop light.


Putzin with the Fed - back cover removed by Nesster, on Flickr

Another view of the Fed with back removed, pre curtain fix. There's another area where my fed lets in two specs of light: between the top and the shutter box area, above the top film rail. I used a Petzl head led lamp in a dark room to examine the camera pre and post fix.

For the top cover leak, I've added a strip of felt to the back, plus I'm religious about keeping the bottom of the leather case on the camera. Well, that's also because the Fed-3 lacks its own strap lugs.

[Sevo]

[LucisPictor]

Nesster, your kit almost looks like mine.
Same cam, J12 but I have the J8 instaed of the Industar.

[martinsmith99]

I managed to get a cap for my J12 off of ebay, along with a replacement rear element.

[Orio]

Brilliant fixing, Nesster!

[greg]

You enticed me to pick up a FED 5 on eBay (domestic USA sale) today.

Now to see how it works with an Elmer I had purchased years ago for some reason or another.

[Nesster]

Hope it's a good one & I look forward to seeing pics of it and with it. And an Elmar too - wow that should be a fun vintage feel kit.

[Attila]

Many thanks !! I have to repair my Fed too.

[fish4570]

FED photo contest, anyone?

[kuuan]

Lovely photos and the F30 did a very good job!

rangefinder Jupiters and Industars lenses are bound to become more sought after since NEX, chances are that more cameras that can take them will appear.

though I suppose that the J-12, because of it's protruding back element, cannot be used on the NEX. Does anybody know?

[Nesster]

I haven't yet used the Fed since the fix (somehow other cams piled up with film ) and I sold the J-12 to someone who wanted the experience.

OTH: I fondled a Kiev rf at the camera show... I think I'm in love. It had whatever Russian lens, but the seller had a Nikkor ('expensive' he said, but he also said he'd had the Kiev + Nikkor out shooting and the combo was superb...)

[Attila]

[F16SUNSHINE]

I would love to have bought that J12
It's the one Russian lens I do covet over others. Although I doubt the experience would be much different than with the Zeiss Biogon I have.
I suppose that is the point right

Nice Kit Jussi. and still... I can't blame you for selling it.
The Russian LTM genre is not my cup of tea after a few tries now.
I'll stick to Japan made clones

[Nesster]

my buddy over at pentaxforums pestered me till I agreed to sell, and he got a very good deal at that