Dany
No longer a newbie, moving up!
- Joined
- Dec 13, 2011
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I recently bought a Lancaster Instantograph camera (quarter plate) at a very very low price. You will understand why by looking at the photo I made when back home.
I removed every single brass fitting and cleaned it. I also cleaned the varnished wood parts. The diaphragm was stuck and corroded but now it closes and opens smoothly.
Now the camera looks like this:
Well, the easiest part is done.
Now, I have to replace the bellows (repairing the existing one is rather impossible as it falls into pieces when manipulated).
Making a new one is possible (tutorials exist on the net) but the right material is hard to find and I feel any way that I will not be capable to do it.
I hope to possibly find a replacement in one of the vintage camera collectors sales in my country.
Keep your fingers crossed for me......
I removed every single brass fitting and cleaned it. I also cleaned the varnished wood parts. The diaphragm was stuck and corroded but now it closes and opens smoothly.
Now the camera looks like this:
Well, the easiest part is done.
Now, I have to replace the bellows (repairing the existing one is rather impossible as it falls into pieces when manipulated).
Making a new one is possible (tutorials exist on the net) but the right material is hard to find and I feel any way that I will not be capable to do it.
I hope to possibly find a replacement in one of the vintage camera collectors sales in my country.
Keep your fingers crossed for me......