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I got this camera about a week ago, was advertised as having new bellows and it appears that the bellows are brand new, however it is having light leaks. Through some testing I have figured out that the light leaks are coming from the front of the camera and not the rear film door. I suspect that when the new bellows were installed they weren't adequately sealed on the camera end. Any suggestions as to how to proceed? I feel moderately comfortable pulling them and resealing them, but I am always looking for suggestions and tips. I got a partial refund since the "condition didn't match the description". I have read how to remove and install the bellows, however I am not entirely familiar with how they are connected to the bellows frame. What's the best way to seal the bellows against he camera body? I've read suggestions of liquid electrical tape and silicon gasket maker. Thanks! I'd really like to get this camera going. I've included an image showing the extent of the leaks. Test 1 was conducted by shining a bring LED lamp on the bellows for about a minutes prior to exposure. Test 2 was done with the front clamshell closed and shining light on the back for a minutes before exposure. If I keep the lens closed I can minimize the leaks, but I'd rather just reseal it. Fuji Lightleaks

Hello, I have a Hasselblad A12 non automatic back which I have been using for the past few months and has worked perfectly, however now when I twist the keyring back the counter won't reset and the shutter of my Hassie 500cm will not fire when the back is mounted. Any fix ideas? Thanks

Hello, I just found this Tachihara Hope A on eBay for $330, however can't tell much about it. Can anybody answer the following? 1. Is it 4x5 or 8x10? 2. Is this a good deal 3. Any other information would be fantastic

That Rolleiflex 2.8f is nice. I'd suggest Ilford HP5+ 400 pushed to 1600 for black and white film, and Portra 400 for color negative. I would use The Darkroom, they do a great job and give you scans.

I agree with Greg, Its probably one of the soviet/russian copies that were common of the time.

Hello, I have an amazing condition Agfa Isolette II with an 80mm F4.5 Solinar lens and a Syncro-Compur shutter. I have seen lower end combinations sell for around $210, make me an offer. Camera has been tested with film and functions great. Mau be open to trades, make an offer.

Thank you so much for all your help, its awesome to know that I have the Agfa with the best lens and shutter combination. And I think that I will try out the Agfa for a while, I picked it up on my trip the Sweden last summer and never really got a ton of use out of it,I am exited to test it out.

Haha, it's just cool that you responded to my post, that's all.

Hello, I have an Agfa Isolette II and I was trying to find more information on it however I cannot find another example of this camera that has the same shutter/lens combination as mine. It is a Synchro-Compur Agfa Solinar 1:4,5/85 Does anyone have some information on this?

I have my Nikon F3 for daily shooting and general photography, I have a fairly nice Manfrotto tripod already and would be looking at a full kit for the Hasselblad. Are you 'the' Gus Lazzari, world renowned Leica repairer/CLAer

Thanks for all the suggestions and opinions, I think that I will be going with the Hasselblad, due to its reputation for being well built, having high quality lenses, and for the type of photography that I plan to use it for, not to mention my swedish heritage is telling me to get it :) . Now I just have to find someone to purchase my Nikon kit, if you know anyone looking for one feel free to direct message me. Thanks everyone

I would love to get both, and depending on which one I get I plan on getting the other when I have the money. At the moment I'm considering the Hassie a bit more, I have my F3 for my street work and the Hassie would be great for landscapes, and I already have a fairly nice tripod for it.

Hello everybody, i recently realized that my Nikon d7200 has been sitting in my bag unused for the last two months or so because ive been using either my Sony rx100 or Nikon F3, so I've decided to sell my digital Nikon kit. I really love shooting film and I am expecting to get $1500 for my Nikon gear and am trying to decide which classic, film camera to get. The Leica M2 or Hasselblad 500cm Any opinions that you guys may have would be greatly appreciated thanks.