Hi, I have a Tachihara 4x5 field camera that I got around 2001. After 18 years of hard use, it needed a new bellows, and I sent it to a guy who was going to replace the bellows. But there are still numerous light leaks after the repair. I have only used the camera a few times since I got it back from him, so I'm pretty sure I didn't cause these light leaks. The flares are visible on the prints, and I found the light leaks by putting a flashlight inside the bellows.

My question is: should I just try to fix it with a little bit of black acrylic paint? I have never done this before, but I could probably figure it out.

Also: is there anybody who does this sort of bellows replacement that you would recommend?

And where does one buy a new bellows?

Thanks,

Shannon Stoney