Once I started looking at what was available for putting new covers on cameras I knew I had to have a red FED. It is a commie camera. Getting the pseudo-imitation-red-lizard-skin-real-dead-cow cover for a trade was a score. Actually, Aki Asahi only charges $14 for FED 2 covers, including shipping. Getting the old vulcanite off was a chore but the results were more than worth it! It's not subtle. With it's new clothes I had to take a set of pictures will all the accessories.

Before, with the dull, black vulcanite. Just like millions of other FEDs. Vulcanite is a plastic with a textured surface that is bonded on.

With the collapsible Industar 50 50/3.5 lens. This is the default lens for this camera. This is the Mark II version of my wrist strap. I added the o-ring to adjust the loop size. Works great. I'm thinking of making and selling them for $15, including shipping. I take PayPal. Email me.

With the Jupiter 8 50/2 lens. My low light lens or when I need a little extra sharpness. At least to me, the chrome lenses look better with the red covering. I've got a silver Jupiter 8 I will have to get back together and try with this camera.

With the Jupiter 9 85/2.

With the Jupiter 12 35/2.8.

The back. Duh!

I have a second FED 2 that needs some repair work. I think that one will be green with red lettering. Although I am sorely tempted by Japanesque Gold (Polyurethane). And you thought the red was flashy! I plan on repairing my Leica IIIc. I'm not sure if or how I will cover that.