How To Replace Bellows On A Camera

Waddy Ourst1982 · 5-Jun-2011,12:15

5-Jun-2011,12:15 #ii

Graybeard is offline

Re: Replacing Photographic camera Bellows

Some cameras, such as the Deardorff, Anscos, and at to the lowest degree some of the Gundlachs have the bellows glued to a divide wooden frame at each end. The frames, in turn, attach with screws into the camera body. If this is the case, changing a bellows is pretty simple if you proceed carefully.

Originally Posted by Noah Booshu

Hullo all, accept any of yous tried replacing bellows yourself? Is it a difficult procedure? I've got an 8x10 Wista double extension. Looks like it would need some mucilage etc. to install a new set.

5-Jun-2011,12:59 #3

Bob Salomon is online now

Re: Replacing Photographic camera Bellows

Wista service in the Us is 252 652 4401. Why not ask?

five-Jun-2011,16:46 #4

EdWorkman is offline

Re: Replacing Camera Bellows

If yours is glued direct to the standards, I recommend yous make frames to glue the replacement to and affix those to the standards with threaded fasteners, for many good reasons.

v-Jul-2011,08:45 #5

Noah B is offline

Re: Replacing Camera Bellows

How would I go most taking the bellows off the standards? They're glued directly to the forepart and rear with hot glue or something of the sort.

5-Jul-2011,x:ten #six

Bob Salomon is online now

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5-Jul-2011,13:57 #vii

Ivan J. Eberle is offline

Re: Replacing Camera Bellows

I'd expect that someone contemplating DIY'ing a fix of aftermarket bellows on the inexpensive might ask this question hither first-- quite appropriately. Personally, I find these sorts of posts interesting, and welcome.

5-Jul-2011,fourteen:01 #8

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Re: Replacing Photographic camera Bellows

On my Asanuma, I used a razor to remove the glued-on bellows, and then glued the replacement set in with Pliobond. I didn't make frames to mount them. On a Wista, I might endeavor something a little more conservative to remove the former ones, but and then over again, I might not...

5-Jul-2011,xiv:33 #nine

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Re: Replacing Camera Bellows

I've found that the bellows will usually pull away from the camera, sometimes bits rip simply then you tin can gently use a solvent to remove the remainder and any glue residues.
The Wista bellows will be attached with a modern adhesive and they are usually quite easy to remove. It does demand care & patience.

Ian

5-Jul-2011,19:55 #x

DanK is offline

Re: Replacing Camera Bellows

I'm a flake curious myself...as to bellows replacement....
Currently considering replacing bellows on a 2D....and those I've contacted suggest sending the frames to them....I'd rather not let the frames out of my sight....(and won't)

Tips, hints, tricks, or suggestions....would exist appreciated...

Thanks,
Dan

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