Fuji GS645 Bellows..Why do they die so young?

[don_carter1]

Every Fuji GS645 folder I have ever seen either had a new bellows already installed, or needed one, including the one I currently own that looks like it has never been used at all.

 

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What is the deal here? I have some cameras that are over 30 years old that have light tight, original bellows.

 

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I have been quoted $110 to $325 by various Fuji warranty repair shops to replace a GS645 bellows. I personally think that Fuji should be replacing all of them for free with a bellows that lasts more than a few years.

 

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The bellows problem must be one of the reasons that this camera was discontinued. Is there anyone else out there that has had this problem, or am I cursed?

[richard_fateman]

I too have a GS645 folder, and just found that it has developed

pin-point leaks in several corners. Fuji (at least the

west coast US agency) now claims the bellows are no longer

available, and refused to consider repairing it.

 

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I think that a few strategically placed leather elbows would

solve the problem... does anyone have any suggestions on this?