Rittreck View Restoration

[jpreston]

I finally ordered and received the new bellows for the Rittreck View camera that I bought from Simon Benton. This weekend, I installed them (using Pliobond 25 contact cement) and replaced all of the foam seals that had badly deteriorated.

The worst part of the whole process was trying to get the tiny screws for the frame that goes to the front standard reinstalled. If you ever find yourself doing this, I think you should attach the front bellows frame to the front standard before gluing the bellows to the rear standard...

Anyway, I'm very happy with the results. She's no beauty queen, but I think she'll bring much joy for as long as I can still get film!

JP

 

[paul ron]

WOW very impressive!

 

[HiHoSilver]

Bravo JP! 'Looks awful good to me.

 

[jpreston]

Thanks guys. Been on a little vacation with the Mrs and haven't had time to even use the newly restored beast... Going to try to get out with it in the next day or two.