More adventures with my FED 2. I bought a collapsible Industar 50 from Alex in the Ukraine, for $17. It's a copy (not exact) of the Leitz Elmar 50/3.5. I had always wondered why anyone would use an f3.5 Elmar when, if you wanted a collapsible, there was the f2 Summitar with another 2 stops. I finally realized that the I-50 / Elmar *really* collapses.

The lens extends out for shooting. The glass is clear and the reports I found indicate it's a really sharp lens.

When it's retracted it will fit in a coat pocket. Now I need a coat with pockets.

This combination is a joy. I've got a mint Jupiter 8 50/2 coming soon. I'll use that for low available light. My Jupiter 12 35/2.8 was missent from the Ukraine to Italy. I received the lens that was supposed to go to the Italian. He has his know and mine finally showed up in Italy and is on it's way home. I traded four roles of film for another Fed 2 from a member of the Range Finder Forum. It arrived today. It has shutter release problems. If I can't fix it, it will be a learning camera for camera repair. I think I can fix it. Now I'm looking at a Fed 3a for the Jupiter 8. It has more low speeds.

I have some more adjustments to make to dial in the FED 2 in but it is going to be very nice. After it's all adjusted and cleaned I will be getting rid of the vulcanite and replacing it with leather and new paint. Sweet!