Re: Advice on Camera Repair Estimate
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Originally Posted by
Bob Salomon
Unless he needs boards, ground glass, Frenels or repair parts. And he still doesn't have front tilts. So why waste money on a quick fix?
It might depend on the needs of the user. If the only thing that is hindering the owner's use of this camera is a leaky bellows, getting a Chinese bellows and installing it himself will be perfectly fine.
So, he's back in business for $100. He can shoot this camera until he finds a IV or newer in the right condition for the right price.
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Re: Advice on Camera Repair Estimate
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Originally Posted by
Bob Salomon
Unless he needs boards, ground glass, Frenels or repair parts. And he still doesn't have front tilts. So why waste money on a quick fix?
Fair assessment - the ground glass should be OK since I replaced it when I bought the camera. I appreciate the quick fix advice but it's looking more like take the camera as it is and look for another one down the line.
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Originally Posted by
jbenedict
It might depend on the needs of the user. If the only thing that is hindering the owner's use of this camera is a leaky bellows, getting a Chinese bellows and installing it himself will be perfectly fine.
So, he's back in business for $100. He can shoot this camera until he finds a IV or newer in the right condition for the right price.
That's fair - I could look into the Chinese bellows as a temp fix for a reasonable price... hm
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Originally Posted by
Stephen Thomason
The CLA for the shutter sounds about right. I would order the bellows from one of the vendors that specializes in making them and install them yourself. It's not that difficult. Would save a bunch of money to put toward more glass.
It looks like the bellows may be worthwhile doing on my own - I turned them down for the CLA at first... that one seemed to make the most sense to me, too, Stephen. I understand CLAs on equipment - the price that caught me off guard was the bellows and everything else. Thanks for replying!