If they are made with leather, then why not treat it occasionally with saddle soap???
If they are made with leather, then why not treat it occasionally with saddle soap???
One man's Mede is another man's Persian.
I do not think they are light leaks, and are only cosmetic.
Well it is thin pigskin, isn't it. If not cared for - any leather product craps out after a while, even pigskin which is super durable.
You can always get replacement synthetic one. I ripped mine out without waiting for it to go bad on me, after getting used technika V, replaced, and happy camper since (first of all b/c i know how to replace it if need arise, secondly - b/c synthetic one is pretty durable, and secondly b/c it is pretty much as compact and stretchy as original one.
PS: i don't care for resale stuff, b/c i like me technika, and intended to shoot with it for as long as i could.
I tried the Chinese $100 Do-It-Yourself kit and it was tough and functional but not as flexible or nicely mounted as the OEM Linhof replacement. I also had a beat-up Technika IV with a Crown Graphic vinyl bellows that worked fine and was very durable, but limited to only 12-inches so it was quite a compromise!
A few years ago, I had the bellows on my Tech V, replaced by Camera Bellows, in the UK. It's synthetic, and extremely flexible, but not any bulkier, to my eye. I don't expect to have to replace this any time soon.
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