noah b
Established
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!
Lord of the Dings
Way overpriced. Mine was $149 from KEH in that condition (rotten bellows and foam, else like new). Another $10 for the (silly) pouch.
canetsbe
Well-known
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
Veteran
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
Veteran
BTW, I have a Super Ikonta A made around 1938 that takes beautiful pictures. way under valued camera.
batterytypehah!
Lord of the Dings
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
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
Well-known
Replacement bellows are built to last. There are lots of resources for getting yours replaced or buying a replacement! Look for the thread.
canetsbe
Well-known
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...
There's one that's considerably cheaper if you're thinking of getting one to replace the bellows on...