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The FED 5 – CAMERA OF TOMORROW
INSTRUCTION MANUAL by Lomography
www.lomography.com/fed5
The camera of tomorrow...available today !
A
futuristic
all-mechanical
wonder.
Gone
is
the
past
of
clunky batteries, auto focus, and power film advance. Say
goodbye to on-board camera computers, built-in flashes, and
"megapixels."
Embrace
the
future!
Feel
the
power
of
the
multi-element
"Industrar
61"
lens,
coated
with
space-age
Lanthanum.
Experience
the
lighting
speed
of
selenium-driven
light
meters, fully manual apertures , and steel-dial shutter speed
selection. Be careful not to burn yourself with the "hot
shoe!" Do not be afraid. Those who do not step in line with
the march of progress are destined to be left behind.
ATTENTION!!!
You now hold the solid metal of the Fed 5 in your hands.
It is very
tempting to start playing with its myriad dials and controls.
PLEASE READ THIS GUIDE FIRST BEFORE TOUCHING ANYTHING!!
The Fed 5
has complex, old-school mechanics which are susceptible to damage if
used incorrectly.
And, no matter what you do, be sure to avoid the
two most common pitfalls of new Fed 5 users:
1. The Viewfinder is Blurry
You are a victim of the Dioptric Adjustment.
On the back of the
viewfinder is a bumpy metal ring.
Look through the viewfinder and
rotate this ring either clockwise or counter clockwise until you see
clearly.
2. This Shutter Speed Dial Looks Like Fun
We admit that it does. BUT DON'T TURN IT UNTIL THE SHUTTER IS COCKED
FIRST.
Better yet, don't do anything until you first read through
these instructions.
Note: The shutter must always be cocked first before turning the
shutter speed dial - otherwise you risk irreparable damage to the
camera.

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Summary of Contents for FED FED 5

  • Page 1 Do not be afraid. Those who do not step in line with the march of progress are destined to be left behind. ATTENTION!!! You now hold the solid metal of the Fed 5 in your hands. It is very tempting to start playing with its myriad dials and controls.

  • Page 2: Components Overview

    COMPONENTS OVERVIEW 1. Industrar 61 Lens 5. Coupled Viewfinder 2. Self Timer Crank 6. Rangefinder Optic 3. Self Timer Release Button 7. Selenium Match Needle 4. Light Meter Window 8. Aperture Control Ring 14. Rewind Collar 9. Focus Ring 15. Hot Shoe 10.
  • Page 3 1. Loading the film To access the film compartment you must remove the one-piece back. It is secured by two rotating latches on the bottom plate. Rotate each latch toward the outside of the camera body and slide the back off.
  • Page 4 5. Setting Exposure Taking correct exposures and setting the shutter speed properly with the Fed 5 is an acquired skill. To do it three elements must be considered. * ASA Film speed – anywhere from ASA 25 to ASA 400.
  • Page 5 If these elements are relatively stable, the only thing you have to do is focus properly before taking a shot. You'll be a Fed 5 pro in no time. 8. Rewinding the film After you have shot your roll and you are ready to rewind, you must FIRST RELEASE THE SHUTTER.
  • Page 6 As the shape of the cam itself is different on the Fed from that of a Leica screwmount, it may not push pass the cam to completely seat the lens. Never try to force a lens into your Fed 5 lens mount.