How do you store your bellows?
I was just wondering what is the best way to store bellows? Is there anyway to keep them long-lasting and to prevent sag?
I just have mine off camera on a flat surface... Will this make the bellows sag or should I keep them compressed or something?
Thanks! Oh BTW I have standard Sinar bellows on my Sinar F2 if that helps?
Re: How do you store your bellows?
I'm no expert, but I would think that compressed would put the least strain on them, preferably compressed vertically. That's just what seems logical to me, I am curious to hear what others think.
Re: How do you store your bellows?
How do you keep the compressed? in a box or something?
Re: How do you store your bellows?
I keep them on the camera with the camera folded up. I see no reason to do different.
Re: How do you store your bellows?
I "store" mine either on a camera compressed (first choice) or vertically on a shelf if they are off the camera - i.e. lying on the rear standard assembly facing upwards - usually in a ziplock with a packet of dessicant to ensure that nothing starts growing.
Re: How do you store your bellows?
I highly recommend that you keep your bellow upside down. Otherwise, problems will develop.
Re: How do you store your bellows?
On my Calumet monorail, I keep the bellows on the camera, partially compressed. The camera resides upside down in its case.
On the Tachihara, the bellows aren't removable, so they live folded up inside the camera.
Re: How do you store your bellows?
compressed in the camera , with the camera upside down, they stiil sag a little 'cos there home made and heavy
bob
Re: How do you store your bellows?
Compressed as much as they can? (without going too crazy tight) or should I leave them a little bit uncompressed so their not compressed so tightly?
Thanks!
Re: How do you store your bellows?
The standard 4x5 Sinar bellow isn't that prone to sag from what I can see, I wouldn't worry too much about it - just sit them with the opening facing up within something airtight. FWIW I keep an 8x10 Sinar conversion kit with bellow compressed (just its natural lie) upright in a sealed case, there doesn't appear to be any sag issues - but I may rotate it by 90 degrees after each use just to be sure...