Re: FED update

[P3D Michael Kersenbrock <michaelk@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Got my first roll of film back from my new FED - The few outdoor shots I
> had look a bit dark; may just be the overcast conditions.  The remaining

Although it seems that my FED is the exception, non-adjusted FED's seem 
to have the reputation to underexpose a bit when its internal metering
is used (your non-flash shots).  You might try and set the ASA rating knob
to a slightly lower value than the film's rating to compensate.

> indoor flash shots look quite good.  The film advance stopped at frame #28
> ot of 36; I don't know if this was a jam or if it was made to accept
> 24-exposure film only.

"36 exposure" film is film that holds 36 8-perf *NONSTEREO* images (288 perfs
worth).  The FED takes two 7-perf images per photo, so I'm surprised that
you got as many as 28 (pairs of 7-perf images).  If you get a full 36, then
that means that the film isn't attached to the takeup reel.  :-)

Except for the annoyance of the focus knob getting knocked off if one looks 
the other way for even a second (old model), mine seems to work pretty well.
I'm sure you'll like yours too once you get the hang of it -- and quit hitting
the focus knob.  :-)


Mike K.


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