FED FED 5 Instruction Manual

The FED 5 – CAMERA OF TOMORROW 

INSTRUCTION MANUAL by Lomography 

www.lomography.com/fed5 

The camera of tomorrow...available today ! 

A futuristic all-mechanical wonder. Gone is the past of 

clunky batteries, auto focus, and power film advance. Say 

goodbye to on-board camera computers, built-in flashes, and 

"megapixels." Embrace the future! Feel the power of the 

multi-element "Industrar 61" lens, coated with space-age 

Lanthanum. 

Experience the lighting speed of selenium-driven light 

meters, fully manual apertures , and steel-dial shutter speed 

selection. Be careful not to burn yourself with the "hot 

shoe!" Do not be afraid. Those who do not step in line with 

the march of progress are destined to be left behind.

ATTENTION!!! 

You now hold the solid metal of the Fed 5 in your hands.  It is very 

tempting to start playing with its myriad dials and controls. 

PLEASE READ THIS GUIDE FIRST BEFORE TOUCHING ANYTHING!!  The Fed 5 

has complex, old-school mechanics which are susceptible to damage if 

used incorrectly.  And, no matter what you do, be sure to avoid the 

two most common pitfalls of new Fed 5 users: 

1. The Viewfinder is Blurry 

You are a victim of the Dioptric Adjustment.  On the back of the 

viewfinder is a bumpy metal ring.  Look through the viewfinder and 

rotate this ring either clockwise or counter clockwise until you see 

clearly.  

2. This Shutter Speed Dial Looks Like Fun 

We admit that it does. BUT DON'T TURN IT UNTIL THE SHUTTER IS COCKED 

FIRST.  Better yet, don't do anything until you first read through 

these instructions. 

Note: The shutter must always be cocked first before turning the 

shutter speed dial - otherwise you risk irreparable damage to the 

camera.