New article by Paul Owen: Black Jacket focus cloth

QT Luong · 20-Jul-2005, 18:52

A new article by Paul Owen has been posted:
Black Jacket focus cloth - User review. Please feel free to leave any constructive comments in this thread.

Eric Leppanen · 20-Jul-2005, 20:47

Sandy King has also reviewed the Blackjacket (www.apug.org/forums/showthread.php?t=12022&highlight=blackjacket) and concurs that this is the best focusing cloth on the market.

I've been using an 8x10 Original Blackjacket for the last six months, and it has been a joy to use. Lightweight, easy to apply and remove, extremely wind resistant, and no more light leaks!

It's always fun reading Paul's equipment reviews, both for his experiences and his anecdotes!

20-Jul-2005, 21:40

I like using a black Polar Fleece sweater...and old one that I no longer wear. The neck hole fits nicely over that 4x5 back !

steve simmons · 20-Jul-2005, 21:46

View Camera reviewed this several months ago. I think it was the jan/Feb 05 issue.

steve simmons

David A. Goldfarb · 20-Jul-2005, 22:07

I just e-mailed them about getting one for 11x14", and was informed that indeed, ULF versions are in the design and testing phase.

Daniel Geiger · 21-Jul-2005, 00:03

Saw the article in View Camera magazine, ordered one, love it for my Arca 4x5.

robert_4927 · 21-Jul-2005, 00:29

What kind of money are we talking about here? I would be interested. The only thing out here that I know of for ULFer's are custom-built.

Ellen Stoune Duralia · 21-Jul-2005, 01:03

I think I paid $75 for mine and I'd do it again in a heartbeat! It's that good. Oh yeah, I tried all the "other" varieties out there and I really had to talk myself into plunking down that much coin for a DARK CLOTH but once you've tried it, you will wish you had had it sooner and you'll vow to never again settle for anything but the best, the awesome BlackJacket!

Bill_1856 · 21-Jul-2005, 01:06

I see no advantage over the BTZS focusing cloth.

tim atherton · 21-Jul-2005, 02:28

BTZS cloth doesn't work in cold weather, is much heavier/bulkier and you have to try and sneak your hand up inside one way or another with the loupe - among other things (like quality - mine also started unravelling after six months)

20-Jul-2005, 18:52	#1
QT Luong Founder Join Date: Aug 1997 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,498	New article by Paul Owen: Black Jacket focus cloth A new article by Paul Owen has been posted: Black Jacket focus cloth - User review. Please feel free to leave any constructive comments in this thread.

20-Jul-2005, 20:47	#2
Eric Leppanen Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 630	New article by Paul Owen: Black Jacket focus cloth Sandy King has also reviewed the Blackjacket (www.apug.org/forums/showthread.php?t=12022&highlight=blackjacket) and concurs that this is the best focusing cloth on the market. I've been using an 8x10 Original Blackjacket for the last six months, and it has been a joy to use. Lightweight, easy to apply and remove, extremely wind resistant, and no more light leaks! It's always fun reading Paul's equipment reviews, both for his experiences and his anecdotes!

20-Jul-2005, 21:40	#3
Doug Dolde Posts: n/a	New article by Paul Owen: Black Jacket focus cloth I like using a black Polar Fleece sweater...and old one that I no longer wear. The neck hole fits nicely over that 4x5 back !

20-Jul-2005, 21:46	#4
steve simmons Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 1,896	New article by Paul Owen: Black Jacket focus cloth View Camera reviewed this several months ago. I think it was the jan/Feb 05 issue. steve simmons

20-Jul-2005, 22:07	#5
David A. Goldfarb Whatever Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: New York, New York Posts: 3,850	New article by Paul Owen: Black Jacket focus cloth I just e-mailed them about getting one for 11x14", and was informed that indeed, ULF versions are in the design and testing phase.

21-Jul-2005, 00:03	#6
Daniel Geiger Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 200	New article by Paul Owen: Black Jacket focus cloth Saw the article in View Camera magazine, ordered one, love it for my Arca 4x5. __________________ Daniel Geiger geiger at vetigastropoda dot com

21-Jul-2005, 00:29	#7
robert_4927 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 473	New article by Paul Owen: Black Jacket focus cloth What kind of money are we talking about here? I would be interested. The only thing out here that I know of for ULFer's are custom-built.

21-Jul-2005, 01:03	#8
Ellen Stoune Duralia Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 173	New article by Paul Owen: Black Jacket focus cloth I think I paid $75 for mine and I'd do it again in a heartbeat! It's that good. Oh yeah, I tried all the "other" varieties out there and I really had to talk myself into plunking down that much coin for a DARK CLOTH but once you've tried it, you will wish you had had it sooner and you'll vow to never again settle for anything but the best, the awesome BlackJacket!

21-Jul-2005, 01:06	#9
Bill_1856 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,935	New article by Paul Owen: Black Jacket focus cloth I see no advantage over the BTZS focusing cloth. __________________ wilhelm (Sarasota)

21-Jul-2005, 02:28	#10
tim atherton Join Date: Jul 1998 Posts: 3,781	New article by Paul Owen: Black Jacket focus cloth BTZS cloth doesn't work in cold weather, is much heavier/bulkier and you have to try and sneak your hand up inside one way or another with the loupe - among other things (like quality - mine also started unravelling after six months) __________________ You'd be amazed how small the demand is for pictures of trees... - Fred Astaire to Audrey Hepburn www.photo-muse.blogspot.com blog www.timatherton.com TRACES www.immersivelandscapes.com

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