Kodak 2D repairs - an idiot check,

[DKirk]

Hopefully finalising a purchase of a 2D - there's a fair bet that the bellows will be needing replaced before actual shooting - can't see any listed by rudy on eBay - has anyone had experience with this seller? - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kodak-East...item1c539787b2

Also there is a larger bed to support the camera and extension rail (looks like it runs the whole length) - For compactness I'd prefer something like the original sliding clamp; this is the bit I'm a little fuzzy on, am I right in thinking it is just a clamp i.e there's not a geared track that it travels on? As I'd likely have it that bit longer than the original, most likely the same length as the extension rail or just a little shorter.

[diversey]

I bought a bellow from Tokyophoto for my Deardorff V8 and like it. Good service and reliable. The bellow came with frames.

[Whir-Click]

A relevant question I've been pondering: the Kodak 2-D has an internal bellows-support bracket to prevent sagging. To anyone who has replaced their original bellows: did you keep or remove this bracket with the new bellows? How did they perform? Any sagging with new bellows without the original bracket?

[dsphotog]

The original "sliding block" is about 3 or 4 inches long, and slides along the bottom (of three) grooves cut into the the base rails, and clamps to it with a knob and shaft that squeezes against the sides of the camera rail.
Very useful to balance the camera on the tripod.

[diversey]

I owned a Kodak 2D before. The bellow was not original, no surpporting bracket, but worked fine.

[Michael Clark]

I have put one of Rudys bellows on the D2 I own. Works and looks good, do not have the little D ring for bellows sag, but have not needed one yet.

[Drew Bedo]

Hi,

I have an 8x18 2D and like it. I think the red bellows were replaced at some time in the past; an old restoration as they say. Sag hasn't been a problem .The sliding block is a big help in maintaining balance and in macro focusing. They come up regularly on e-bay and in the WTB/FS forum here.

BTW: I am looking for a late modl extension rail; the version with the screw-in type of fastener and locating pegs. . . .ANYONE?

[redshift]

Rudy will make a bellows to your specs. I've gone to an unrelated bellows listing of his and used "contact the seller" to ask him how to proceed with a special request. He will either lead you to an appropriate listing or ask you to purchase one of his listings and add your desired specs in the paypal checkout message.

[joselsgil]

Hi,

I have an 8x18 2D and like it. I think the red bellows were replaced at some time in the past; an old restoration as they say. Sag hasn't been a problem .The sliding block is a big help in maintaining balance and in macro focusing. They come up regularly on e-bay and in the WTB/FS forum here.

BTW: I am looking for a late modl extension rail; the version with the screw-in type of fastener and locating pegs. . . .ANYONE?

I have never seen or heard of an 8X18 2D.

The extension rail. What size 2D is it for? 5x7, full plate, 8x10, 7X11, 11x14 ?

[Michael Roberts]

Typo, I think....8x18 = 8x10....