FED 3 OWNERS MANUAL
SELF TIMER
Your Fed 3 also has a timer to allow delayed shutter release. This is commonly used for group shots while the
camera is on a tripod and the photographer wants to be in the picture as well. I frequently use it for slow speeds when
I wish to avoid "camera shake".
First, advance the film. Second, turn the self timer lever counterclockwise until it points at the 12:00 o'clock position.
When ready to release, press the timer release button directly above the self timer lever.
GOST FILM SPEED REMINDER
A ring with what looks like "roct" and a series of numbers appears just above the film counter. The numbers relate to
"gost" film speeds, which are comperable to DIN and ASA film speeds. One can use these as a reminder of the film
speed which is loaded in the camera, if you know the conversion.
In the center of this ring, on the early models of the Fed 3, are three icons for sun, incandescent light, and flash.
These appear to be designed to work with the gost film speed marks, but how is a mystery.
CHANGING LENSES
Your Fed 3 uses Leica Thread Mount (LTM) screw threads, 39mm X 1mm. This allows you to use not only the
lenses made in Russia for the Fed, Zorki, Mir, etc., but also other LTM lenses made by Nikon, Contax, Steinheil, and
currently by Voigtlander, as well as Leica.
CAUTION: KMZ (Zenit, or sometimes Zenith) made some LTM mount lenses for their early SLR cameras and
these have a different focal plane depth. They may mount, but will not operate properly and could damage your
camera.
Caution: Not all LTM mount lenses will work with your Fed 3.
Some lenses use a "tongue" to push against the
rangefinder cam, rather than a cylinder. 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 3 lens
mount.
To remove the lens, simply turn the barrel of the lens counterclockwise until it comes out. To install a lens, carefully
square up the threads and gently turn clockwise, making certain that it is not cross-treaded. Continue until the lens is
firmly against the camera body, but do not over tighten.
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