Bellows care and refurbishing?

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I have an Eastman 8 x 10 camera in good shape, but the bellows is a bit stiff. Is there any known way or product to make is more pliable? It presently doesn't have any leaks or pin holes, should I leave well enough alone?

-- David J. Swatscheno (swatdj@execpc.com), May 02, 2000

Answers

Lexsol leather dressing and conditioner. Vacuum it out gently too.

-- Sean yates (yatescats@yahoo.com), May 03, 2000.

bellows replacement

http://www.camerabellows.com/Products_d.htm

-- mark lindsey (lindseygraves@msn.com), May 03, 2000.


Try not to extend those dry bellows too much until they've been treated. I posted a similar question to yours a while back, and had numerous (some conflicting) responses. However I got impatient, tried to use the camera before treatment and got a few holes in the corners of the bellows as a reward. I had recommendations from ladies hand lotion to saddle treatment oil, but now it looks like my only real option is new bellows. The moral: Slowly does it, don't be impatient.

Better luck to you.

-- Pete Andrews (p.l.andrews@bham.ac.uk), May 03, 2000.


Hi David, what are your bellows made of??? The lining is different than the outside, so what's it made of too; is the lining cloth-like or rubber-like? David Clark

-- david clark (doc@ellensburg.com), May 03, 2000.

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