Century 5x7 Camera
Sep 3, 2022 18:10:06 #
JohnCl
Loc: Central Arizona
A friend of mine wants to get the bellows replaced on this camera. I haven't seen the camera so I asked him to send me pictures that I could post on UHH to see if the experts here might know who could do this.
Sep 4, 2022 07:19:05 #
Beautiful old timer. I need bellows for an 8"x10". Searched and found some awhile ago on eBay. Prices were in the $185> area. Also found on-line instructions on how to make your own. Lots of work.
Sep 4, 2022 09:02:32 #
JohnCl
Loc: Central Arizona
Thank you Don, I didn’t even think to try eBay. I see there are replacement bellows for various camera brands, all from China, so a search of the sellers is the next step to find a fit for this camera.
I appreciate your suggestion!
I appreciate your suggestion!
Sep 4, 2022 10:04:42 #
StanMac
Loc: Tennessee
Visit http://www.sandehalynch.com/ and see if he has that size bellows in his product listings. If not, contact him by email and ask if he could make a bellows for you to the size needed for that camera. I ordered a new bellows for a Viking 6x9 folder and his workmanship is superb.
Stan
Stan
Sep 4, 2022 12:09:14 #
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Sep 5, 2022 07:11:50 #
Check 4 measurements when looking for bellows: 1)The total length, either when stretched flat out, or the distance between front and back standards when the rack is fully extended.
2 and 3) The mounting size on the back and front standards. If these are different sizes the bellows will usually be tapered.
4) The pleat size. this doesn't usually need to match exactly, but you want to avoid having pleats that are so wide that they get into the lightpath.
2 and 3) The mounting size on the back and front standards. If these are different sizes the bellows will usually be tapered.
4) The pleat size. this doesn't usually need to match exactly, but you want to avoid having pleats that are so wide that they get into the lightpath.
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