dimshade
TPF Noob!
Hi,
I just recently purchased an old style waist level for Hasselblad 500 series. It's in really good shape except for the smell. It's not the usual leather mildew smell but still smells old and maybe musty. I can't really describe it but it almost smells like incense. The problem is I think it's giving me allergies whenever I have to go very close to it to use the magnifier. Does anyone know a good way to get rid of the smell? I think a good wash of some sort will work but don't want to subject the paint or the leatherette to the liquids. I've ruined the inner black paint of cameras before with alcohol. Any ideas? Thanks!
I just recently purchased an old style waist level for Hasselblad 500 series. It's in really good shape except for the smell. It's not the usual leather mildew smell but still smells old and maybe musty. I can't really describe it but it almost smells like incense. The problem is I think it's giving me allergies whenever I have to go very close to it to use the magnifier. Does anyone know a good way to get rid of the smell? I think a good wash of some sort will work but don't want to subject the paint or the leatherette to the liquids. I've ruined the inner black paint of cameras before with alcohol. Any ideas? Thanks!