Hey all, i was hoping on getting some advice on restoring a kodak master view 8x10 camera.
I want to restore it to full user condition. I received it in good condition but there is wear and tear. The metal and leather top strap is deteriorated and needs replacing. The metal is still fine but the leather is definitely gone. there is some rust but with brasso and wd40 i can restore the metal so i don't think i will need to replace that. I got both the 8x10 back and the 5x7 reducing. No lensboard but i can source it and/or am confident i could make some wooden ones.
The biggest thing i need help with is sourcing some bellows. I read that some like to replace the bellows with an alternate set to make use of all the movements but sacrifice stiffness. I also think i want to deviate from the standard black. Anybody replace theirs on their master view and have advice or can recommend a bellow maker?
Oh and besides brasso and wd40 does anybody recommend other cleaners? It has that terrible storage smell but i think most of it has to do with the original bellows.
Thanks!
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