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FED FED-51977
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- M39 / Leica Screw Mount (LTM)
- Years
- 1977–1990
- Weight
- 700 g
- Shutter
- 1s – 1/500s
- Meter
- selenium-uncoupled
The FED-5 (1977) is the final FED rangefinder model, produced through the late Soviet and early post-Soviet era. Refines the FED-4 with cosmetic updates and improved electronics on metered variants. Variants:
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Before you buy used
Same as FED-2/3: shutter pinholes, slow speeds, light seals, build quality. Selenium meter (if present) usually still works.
About this camera
The final FED rangefinder. Selenium meter on FED-5/5B, no meter on FED-5C. Last hurrah of Soviet LTM rangefinders.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the FED FED-5 use?
- The FED FED-5 shoots 35mm film.
- What lens mount does the FED FED-5 have?
- The FED FED-5 uses the M39 / Leica Screw Mount (LTM) mount.
- What shutter speeds does the FED FED-5 offer?
- The FED FED-5's shutter speeds range from 1s to 1/500s.
- What light meter does the FED FED-5 use?
- The FED FED-5 meters with selenium-uncoupled.
