Zone VI - Wisner Model

[Pawlowski6132]

Has anyone replaced bellows on this unit? The rear of bellows appear to be glued to the frame. However, I've read that these are supposed to be replaceable. Mine is serial number 207. 4x5.

[RichardRitter]

Yes I replaced a lot of then.

[Pawlowski6132]

Yes I replaced a lot of then.

Thanx Richard. But they are glued right? Orn in other words, I can't swap between bag and normal at will right
?

[RichardRitter]

Try pulling the bottom out first, Wisner put a pin in the top of the frame to keep it from falling out, allot of cameras have had this pin removed. Also the frames could of swelled and need a little force to came out. If you are not the original owner they could of been glued in by the previous owner.

[mikebarger]

Hijacking of the thread; Richard my Zone VI is serial number 1987...what era does it fall in? Did you build this serial number range, or was it one of the ones someone else made.

I really like the bail you put on mine; wish I had sent it to you years ago.

Sorry for the hijack.

Mike

[bvaughn4]

I have the one that referenced Vermont on the plaque on the front standard. The bellows are made so it can be swapped out with the bag bellows option. Mine comes out from the rear after removing the back. Originally was slightly stuck when I got it, but comes out easily now. Quite a neat method of attachment.

[mikebarger]

Mine is the same type...nice to switch from standard bellows to bag for wide angle lens.

Mike

[Pawlowski6132]

Only 150 zone vi wisners were made. Serial 100 to 250

[RichardRitter]

Only 150 zone vi wisners were made. Serial 100 to 250

Only 128 were sold. A little over 10 of then no longer exist .


Yes I built that camera the last one I worked on was up in the 42xx range but worked on parts for the last 250 cameras made by Calumet.

[northway]

Mine says #51615 but has the Newfane label. Does that mean it's an earlier one made in Japan and distributed by you? (sorry, i know this isn't the original thread)