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For Leather Bellows look at Pneumatic Leather ( it's thin and without pin wholes). Unluckily all the links are on a difference computer :-(
It's not the camera......
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You can copy your links from one computer to another.
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Crazy wild shot in the dark: Gore makes a lightweight triple layer laminate material. It's used in all manner of outdoor garments. IF, big IF, the fabric is lightproof and thin enough, it may work. Adding a thin liner could finish the lightproofing.
It's an idea. I never said it was a good idea.
Wayne
Deep in the darkest heart of the East Texas Rain forest. Apprentice Analog Activist.
... And to paraphrase Yoda, there is no how, only do.
Vaughn
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I just ordered some of the .012" 2-ply "Motor Cloth" from Leather Supply House... I'm in the process of making 2 6.5" x 8.5" Walnut Wet-Plate cameras and will give it a run on those. It wasn't extremely cheap, but given that I paid ~$65 for enough to make 2 bellows, thats not too bad I don't think.
As soon as I have the material in hand, I'll post more info, as well as photos.
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Well, I recieved the item from Leather Supply House, and it is EXACTLY what I wanted. It is thin, flexible, black, and COMPLETELY lightproof. It's a 2-ply laminate package of black cotton broadcloth that has black rubber sandwiched in between. I can see this stuff being used for shutter curtains too, although at .012" thickness it may be slightly too thick. Given that it is so perfect, I think I'm going to cover my bellows with some burdundy twill on the outside since I don't have to worry about light sneaking thru. The stuff is DARK - - It doesn't even glow when put 2 inches from a 100 watt lightbulb. I highly recommend it, although 1.5 yards was $86 after shipping...a bit pricey.
BTW, to get the stuff I ordered, you have to call because it isn't listed on their website. Ask for the .012" 2-ply "Motor Cloth".
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Hello J0B00,
Did you talk to Mike? I have tried to contact them by email and telephone, just recently, and I have not got a response. I am wondering if they have shut down for the holiday season, or perhaps are swamped by the accordion repair crowd rushing to get gifts for holiday delivery. It's only been a couple of days, but it seems odd not to hear back.
Cheers,
Clarence
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I believe that was the guy's name... I'm not sure if they are closed for the holidays or not, but it is very possible. From what I can gather, they are kind of a mom & pop operation, and its possible they went on a trip somewhere. I called them at about 2PM central time and the answering machine picked up at the same time he did... it's possible he is busy elsewhere in the shop and can't get to the phone. Keep trying and you'll get ahold of them sooner or later.
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Just curious, has anyone contacted Camera Essentials about the possible of buying fabric. I just bought a Harrison film changing tent and the fabric looks like it might be good for bellows.
Roger
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http://www.porters.com/black-out-opa...6-ft-roll.html
is this the famous porters blackout cloth? even if its not, think it will still work?
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 Originally Posted by reefman77  http://www.porters.com/black-out-opaque-plastic-cloth-48-x-16-ft-roll.html
is this the famous porters blackout cloth? even if its not, think it will still work?
Sadly they discontinued the good nylon/rubber laminated stuff. That looks like some sort of poly sheeting or visqueen.
Originally Posted by J0B00 Well, I recieved the item from Leather Supply House, and it is EXACTLY what I wanted. It is thin, flexible, black, and COMPLETELY lightproof. It's a 2-ply laminate package of black cotton broadcloth that has black rubber sandwiched in between. I can see this stuff being used for shutter curtains too, although at .012" thickness it may be slightly too thick. Given that it is so perfect, I think I'm going to cover my bellows with some burdundy twill on the outside since I don't have to worry about light sneaking thru. The stuff is DARK - - It doesn't even glow when put 2 inches from a 100 watt lightbulb. I highly recommend it, although 1.5 yards was $86 after shipping...a bit pricey.
BTW, to get the stuff I ordered, you have to call because it isn't listed on their website. Ask for the .012" 2-ply "Motor Cloth". Look forward to hearing how it works out. Thanks.
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