Sounds like someone removed it. Also the bellows are probably
replacements. While most original bellows had the rings on tabs that
were sewn on the replacement bellows I've gotten for a couple of cameras
had the tabs and rings supplied separately with the idea that they
should be cemented on. The hook on the front standard on my Agfa/Ansco
cameras is just a brass cup hook.
On 7/17/2017 10:36 AM, Richard Lahrson wrote:
Richard,
Unfortunately, my 2-D doesn't have a hook, I thought
about adding one and a catch on the bellows, but th
slide rule works great. Plus during long exposures,
I can figure it out.
Rich
On Mon, Jul 17, 2017 at 9:36 AM, `Richard Knoppow <dickburk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:dickburk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
Most large view cameras have a hook on the front and a ring two on
the bellows. You can hook up the bellows but another way to keep
it from sagging is just to put a rod of some sort through the
rings and hook. The body of the bellows hangs from the shaft.
On 7/17/2017 9:18 AM, Richard Lahrson wrote:
Hi,
So like my 8x10 2-D camera with a 360mm
lens has big bellows sag, and for a long time
I couldn't figure a simple solution. Then I
tried a slide rule: just right! It adjusts for length
and the clear plastic gives extra support that moves,
plus it anchors on the front and back wooden shelves
of the camera.
I think I learned how to add and subtract with it but
that's about it. Maybe a portrait prop today.
Rich
-- Richard Knoppow
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