Skelton Polaroid 330, 35mm film Panoramic Conversion and Shutter - Bellows Repair Questions

[Mustafa Umut Sarac]

I have Polaroid 350 and bought to my friend Polaroid Land 330.

- Shutter worked few times and stopped , Its cocking but internals dont move when red button pressed , Is it easier to by competent repairman ?

- Bellows are in really bad shape , my friend told me to take the camera to leather shop and replace the bellows with god knows what? Is it possible ?

-We will 3d print skelton polaroid conversion files. There is no need for back heavy door any longer , we should send to garbage , shouldnt we ?

 

[loccdor]

The Polaroid 330 land cameras are very inexpensive on the used market. If you need parts it's probably best just to get another camera.

 

[Mustafa Umut Sarac]

The Polaroid 330 land cameras are very inexpensive on the used market. If you need parts it's probably best just to get another camera.

I cant import , customs costs more than 250 dollars. Local sources used.

 

[loccdor]

Well bellows are kind of a specialist product with two layers. I don't expect a standard leather shop would make them. But you can look around.

 

[Mustafa Umut Sarac]

Well bellows are kind of a specialist product with two layers. I don't expect a standard leather shop would make them. But you can look around.

What can be used to replace bellows ? A pyramid shaped leather cone which would be squeezed inside of plastic lid ?

 

[loccdor]

If you are willing to give up the ability to collapse and fold the camera to fully close it, a pyramid shape can be used.

 

[Jimskelton]

I just uploaded templates and 3D files you can use to make a bellows more easily. Check out https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7320174

I also did a short video on how it's done at

Material can be a challenge, but you can use the fabric from a film changing bag, or blackout curtain fabric.

Also, if the shutter doesn't fire when the red button is pressed, try adjusting the shutter cable where it enters the lens body. Loosen the 2 small screws, push the shutter cable up a bit, and tighten them again.