FED Ic prototype, 1938

Barnack with removable back

Sergey Orlovsky S. I. Orlovsky
Cameras
Fed Ic prototype rangeinder 35mm film camera, 1938

Very interesting Fed Ic prototype camera—most likely unique—modified with a removable back, in excellent condition, with matching uncoated Fed 3.5/50mm, leather case.

Photo credit: © Leitz Photographica Auction

FED logo - former soviet union rangefinder cameras
Fed Ic prototype rangeinder 35mm film camera lens detail, 1938
Fed Ic prototype rangeinder 35mm film camera vf rf detail, 1938
Fed Ic prototype rangeinder 35mm film camera dials front, 1938
Fed Ic prototype rangeinder 35mm film camera removable back, 1938
Fed Ic prototype rangeinder 35mm film camera top view, 1938
Fed Ic prototype rangeinder 35mm film camera dials top, 1938
Fed Ic prototype rangeinder 35mm film camera nameplate, 1938
Fed Ic prototype rangeinder 35mm film camera lens top, 1938
Fed Ic prototype rangeinder 35mm film camera bottom, 1938
Fed Ic prototype rangeinder 35mm film camera leather case, 1938