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I collect bellows cameras

Started by Thuggins, Oct 24, 2006, 06:29 PM

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Ben

Oct 24, 2006, 06:29 PM Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:24 AM by smf_adm
I am looking for camera repair books or book that covers bellows type cameras and box cameras. I can only find book on newer type cameras. What are good ones to try. I have repair of Classic Cameras by Joe Lippincott but covers newer cameras             T

henrytaber@kyp.hauslendale.com

Oct 25, 2006, 01:32 PM #1 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:24 AM by smf_adm
On bellows cameras, don't look for camera service manuals.  Rather, look for a manual on the shutter/lens assembly.  You see Ben, a particular lens/shutter may have been used on several different brands of camera.

Pablomartinez

Jan 09, 2007, 12:53 PM #2 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:24 AM by smf_adm
have a look to my camera repair web page
 
http://www.rusted.free.fr/
 
click on the image and then go to antique cameras
 
If you want to do a new bellows, go here: [url=http://www.rust

Paul Ron

Mar 04, 2007, 04:39 PM #3 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:24 AM by smf_adm
For camera shutters, the most popular and best repair site is on this web site... http://daniel.mitchell.name/cameras/index.html
 
If you are looking for new bellows for those

Canuck_curt

Apr 02, 2007, 12:18 PM #4 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:24 AM by smf_adm
Also you might find Restoring Classic and Antique Cameras by Alii Service Notes or Restoring The Great Collectible Cameras, Restoring Classic & Collectible Cameras, Camera Maintenance & Repair and Camera Maintenance & Repair Book 2 all by

Frankp

Apr 30, 2007, 05:01 PM #5 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:24 AM by smf_adm
If you need help with a Graphlex contact me. I've factory repair manuals (but no scanner).  Still, I could photograph some relevant pages for any specific problems.
 
I'll echo Curt's recommendation on Thomosy's book. It's been a lot of h

Thuggins

Jan 09, 2008, 04:46 AM #6 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:24 AM by smf_adm
Hey Frankp, you wouldn't happen to have a repair manual for a Graflex Graphic 35 by any chance.  I've got a gem, but the shutter is locked up.  It deserves a new lease on life!