Advise of repairing/replacing Bellows on a Linhof Tech IV

**Peter De Smidt** · 27-Feb-2013, 10:25

Originally Posted by Vick Ko

Here is a fantastic source: http://www.custombellows.co.uk/

I've heard rumours that they were the OEM source for Linhof. It is where I got my replacement bellows for my Tech Master.

Replacement is easy. Instructions here:
http://www.largeformatphotography.in...structions.pdf

Good luck

+1.

**SergeiR** · 27-Feb-2013, 15:47

Originally Posted by SpeedGraphicMan

Anybody ever tried bellows from these people?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bellows-Linh...item3f131c6e1e

Made in US it says... But would like to know more details before dropping $$ on any bellows....
What is the best place to buy a new bellows?

I used that exact one on my IV.V one (according to Bob's numbers its IV, according to specs and appearances its V, so there we go).
Its great, and it survived trips , texas heat, siberian cold and elements with flying colours.

**Eric Rose** · 27-Feb-2013, 19:32

I got mine from the Custom Bellows folks in the UK. Great bellows.

**SpeedGraphicMan** · 1-Mar-2013, 12:04

Thanks all for the info!

Will chew this around a while...

**belalan** · 15-Nov-2019, 11:08

I just contacted Custom Bellows and they are still around. Also, the Technika III version 5 is a version IV with the version III movements. It has the stronger front board and dual focus knobs
Great advice on this thread and lots of valuable info

Thanks

**Bob Salomon** · 15-Nov-2019, 11:18

Originally Posted by belalan

I just contacted Custom Bellows and they are still around. Also, the Technika III version 5 is a version IV with the version III movements. It has the stronger front board and dual focus knobs
Great advice on this thread and lots of valuable info

Thanks

If it was a IV then Linhof would not list it as a lll and it would take current boards, have front forward lens tilts and not be covered in black. A lll is a lll!

**Corran** · 15-Nov-2019, 11:24

Since this thread has reappeared, let me ask a question.

Here, Linhof bellows cost $295, including installation and alignment:
http://www.laflexcamera.com/linhof-t...gnment-service

On the Custom Bellows website, I see no reference to products or pricing. Did I miss it?

My two 4x5 Master Technikas are developing pinholes (one of which I bought from Vick Ko who posted in this thread many years ago), the other is original and has the classic flaking of many Linhof bellows I've seen. My old 5x7 Standard also needs new bellows - lots of pinholes. Haven't checked my IV...