Options to mount bellows?

[LarsAC]

Hello,

Can someone point me to a reversible method to mount bellows in a DIY camera ? I'm somewhat reluctant to glue the bellows to the standards as this would render later improvements impossible.

Screwing would be fine, but probably needs a thin piece of wood glued to the bellows, I guess?

I'm in the design stage of an 11x14, but will probably start with a reducing back for 8x10 since I have a holder for that format.

Some descriptions or, even better, photos are welcome!

Thanks in advance,
Lars

[ic-racer]

Mount the bellows to a frame and screw the frame to the standard.

[vinny]

I glued mine to aluminum frames.
The bellows are inserted through the back of the camera and held in place with the back. The front is held in place with a sliding mechanism just like a lens board latch. Chamonix cameras use a similar method.

[barnacle]

...inserted through the back of the camera and held in place with the back...

/me slaps self on forehead... why didn't I think of that?

Neil

[LarsAC]

I glued mine to aluminum frames.
The bellows are inserted through the back of the camera and held in place with the back. The front is held in place with a sliding mechanism just like a lens board latch. Chamonix cameras use a similar method.

Sounds interesting, indeed. I'll look through the photos of your camera project again, browsed them just recently - great project.

Lars

[Willie]

If you check out Red Green from Canada, he has the answer. The Handy Man's Secret Weapon.

[LarsAC]

Would velcro tape be an option?

Lars

[barnacle]

It turns out that the self-adhesive velcro unsticks itself over time. Ask me how I know...

Neil