How to Patch Camera Bellows

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    • 1). Pull out camera's front lens assembly so that the bellows are fully extended. Brush away any surface dirt and dust from the bellows material with a soft-bristle brush.

    • 2). Make a mixture of one teaspoon white all-purpose glue, two drops of liquid dish detergent and two drops of black shoe dye.

    • 3). Apply the mixture to the areas of the bellows with pinholes using a small paintbrush. They usually occur at the corners of the bellows material.

    • 4). Alternate between retracting and extending the bellows for two minutes to work the mixture into the pinholes.

    • 5). Extend the bellows fully and allow the mixture to dry for 24 hours before storing or using the camera.

    • 6). Place strips of black electrician's tape over larger holes or cracks in the bellows material. While a more permanent fix should be performed by a professional camera repairman, electrician's tape will suffice as a short term patch.

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