Buying a fuji gs645

[noah b]

What would be a good price for a folding fuji gs645? I recently saw one up for around 425$ locally, but it needs a new bellows and possibly a shutter CLA. The camera is in mint condition and even has the pouch that came with it originally.

 

[batterytypehah!]

Way overpriced. Mine was $149 from KEH in that condition (rotten bellows and foam, else like new). Another $10 for the (silly) pouch.

 

[canetsbe]

It's safe to assume they'll all need bellows if they haven't been replaced in the past. I bought one from KEH once (they claimed it to be in BGN condition) but after my first roll I discovered it needed new bellows. I sent it back.

 

[Beemermark]

It's safe to assume they'll all need bellows if they haven't been replaced in the past.

If the bellows have been replaced, will they last longer then the originals?

I'd love one, but I'm afraid that even if the bellows have been replaced they will fail again.

 

[Beemermark]

BTW, I have a Super Ikonta A made around 1938 that takes beautiful pictures. way under valued camera.

 

[batterytypehah!]

It's a different material than what Fuji used back then. That stuff was incredible junk, and I believe failed during the original warranty period in many cases. It's not that it wears out, it simply disintegrates from age. They learned their lesson.

We have a GS645 bellows thread going in this forum, in fact I'm waiting for my handmade replacement in Spanish leather from fellow member jnoir 😀

 

[canetsbe]

Replacement bellows are built to last. There are lots of resources for getting yours replaced or buying a replacement! Look for the thread.

 

[canetsbe]

http://www.adorama.com/US 476085.html

There's one that's considerably cheaper if you're thinking of getting one to replace the bellows on...