[LargeFormat] DIY Focusing Cloth and Blankies

[Verna Knapp]

I have a BTZS cloth, and don't like it. I am of the female persuasion, 
and have long hair, which I can braid or pin up when I'm working the 
camera. The velcro on the cloth catches my hair and pulls it loose, and 
then it flies in my face in the wind. If they had used a hook and eye 
system, or perhaps snaps, rather than velcro, it would be a nice system. 
That is why I switched to a cheap dark towel, which I like much better. 
I also have a groundcloth that happens to be black and is for the 
purpose of keeping the photographer dry when lying on damp ground, and I 
use it for a dark cloth as well. It is a little slick, though. Slides 
off more easily than I really like. Still, the dual purpose aspect is nice.

Verna


tripspud wrote:


> Seneca, I've spent the $60 on a BTZS cloth.  These are well thought
> out clothes that fit tightly around the back of the camera, are rounded/closed 
> in the back and with velcro along the bottom.  Silver on the outside.  Better
> than anything I could make.  Considering the overall expense of darkroom
> work equipement and large format gear, I didn't feel they were expensive
> and they safe a lot of frustration right where you don't need it.  The length
> of the BTZS cloth is just right for viewing the groundglass.


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