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In a message dated 11/12/00 6:09:20 PM, guy.glori...@sympatico.ca writes: << but where does one get Photographer's tape? >> At a well supplied Art store. I purchase mine at Pearl Paint. They have a catalog and possibly mail order. I'll run over there one of these days and check that out if anyone is interested. I know of only two Pearl Paints, one here on Long Island and one on Canal Street in NY. Let me know. leezy
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b2myo...@aol.com wrote: > > These two tapes are not the same. Black masking tape is NOT light tight for > seams and sides and corners of cameras. > > Photographer's tape (much more expensive) IS light tight. Hooops, I almost missed that one: I have two 11x14 holders to repair (rebuild is probably the word). I was actually going to use black masking tape. I'm sure that it was mentioned earlier, but where does one get Photographer's tape? (please don't beat me to death, if this was mentioned earlier in the thread...) Best wishes, Guy Glorieux > BOY! Did we beat this topic to death! > Best to all, > leezy > > ___ > Pinhole-Discussion mailing list > Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? > unsubscribe or change your account at > http://www.p at ???/discussion/
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In a message dated 11/12/00 12:11:41 PM, m.w.kel...@verizon.net writes: << I've used the black masking tape, usually called Photo Tape. >> These two tapes are not the same. Black masking tape is NOT light tight for seams and sides and corners of cameras. Photographer's tape (much more expensive) IS light tight. Put a few inches of each on a piece of enlarging paper, make a short exposure...develop and see the difference. In addition, black masking tape is slightly glossy and therefore not the best for the inside of a camera. BOY! Did we beat this topic to death! Best to all, leezy
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I've entirely forgotten what we want the black tape for! If it's to assemble and light-tight a camera, I've used the black masking tape, usually called Photo Tape. It works well (I've used it to replace the hinge tape on film holders too). |-Original Message- | | |what are people's thoughts on black paper tape? Wendy Garfinkel |
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Hey! I'm glad you guys are getting such a kick out of my suggestion! - Original Message - From: "James Kellar" To: Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2000 7:13 AM Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] black tape > > > What, don't you have a "local motion picture equipment supplier". > > > I'm not sure the brand that Calumet carries, but Bogen makes the brand that > I use. It seems that any photo store that sells Bogen should be able to get > the tape. > > James > > on 11/11/00 11:55 AM, Katharine Thayer at ktha...@pacifier.com wrote: > > > I had a good laugh over the idea > > of "my local motion picture equipment supplier" > > > ___ > Pinhole-Discussion mailing list > Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? > unsubscribe or change your account at > http://www.p at ???/discussion/
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What, don't you have a "local motion picture equipment supplier". I'm not sure the brand that Calumet carries, but Bogen makes the brand that I use. It seems that any photo store that sells Bogen should be able to get the tape. James on 11/11/00 11:55 AM, Katharine Thayer at ktha...@pacifier.com wrote: > I had a good laugh over the idea > of "my local motion picture equipment supplier"
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what are people's thoughts on black paper tape? Wendy Garfinkel
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On Fri, Nov 10, 2000, Kosinski Family wrote: > Actually, there is no cloth "electrician's tape" because cloth > is flammable. But if you go to an electrician's supplier you > can get extra wide black vinyl tape (up to 2 inches wide). > There are lots of these suppliers around, even in the middle of > nowhere. Mea culpa. Actually, it's called "friction tape", and can be found in the electrical department at home depot. I'm not sure what the real world application is. ONe caveat: I picked up a roll yesterday, and it is not nearly as sticky as similar tape I've used before. In my judgement, this roll is not up to the task. Another possibility: black self-adhesive felt, as found in a craft store. Cut to size, punch, and adhere. -- Scott Sellers (s...@cts.com)
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r wrote: > > I responded earlier to this tape topic- but don't know if you all got > the info. I did, thanks. > As I stated earlier- your local motion picture equipment supplier > should carry it- I'm assuming the gaffer tape Michael pointed to at Calument is the same tape you're talking about. At any rate I had a good laugh over the idea of "my local motion picture equipment supplier" Thanks, Katharine Thayer
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I responded earlier to this tape topic- but don't know if you all got the info. I work in film (primarily commercials) and we use a tape called "gaff" tape. It comes in black, gray and white. Fairly expensive (between 18.00 -40 bucks a roll) and is the GOD of all tapes- it is cloth based and used for its strength and ease of use and adhesive abilities. If it's good enough on a commercial film set I assume it's good enough on a still pinhole camera. As I stated earlier- your local motion picture equipment supplier should carry it- or try Grace and Wild studios at 248-471-6010- ask for equipment rental. rp
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In a message dated 11/10/00 6:30:05 PM, zin...@telenet.net writes: << Actually, there is no cloth "electrician's tape" because cloth is flammable. But if you go to an electrician's supplier you can get extra wide black vinyl tape (up to 2 inches wide). There are lots of these suppliers around, even in the middle of nowhere. >> Isn't there a question about the light sensitivity of electrician's tape? leezy
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Actually- what I think you're talking about is called "gaffer" tape- it comes in black, gray and white. Look in the phone book for film production companies in your area- then from there find an equipment (motion picture film) supplier- tell them you're tracking down "gaff" tape. Or if you're desperate- call Grace and Wild- ask for equipment supplies- 1-248-471-6010. rp - Original Message - From: "Michael Keller" To: Sent: Friday, November 10, 2000 8:02 PM Subject: RE: [pinhole-discussion] black tape > If it's for inside a camera, you want to make sure it's not the shiny black > tape. > > |-Original Message- > | > | > |Actually, there is no cloth "electrician's tape" because cloth is > |flammable. > |But if you go to an electrician's supplier you can get extra wide black > |vinyl tape (up to 2 inches wide). There are lots of these suppliers around, > |even in the middle of nowhere. > | > > > ___ > Pinhole-Discussion mailing list > Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? > unsubscribe or change your account at > http://www.p at ???/discussion/
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If it's for inside a camera, you want to make sure it's not the shiny black tape. |-Original Message- | | |Actually, there is no cloth "electrician's tape" because cloth is |flammable. |But if you go to an electrician's supplier you can get extra wide black |vinyl tape (up to 2 inches wide). There are lots of these suppliers around, |even in the middle of nowhere. |
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Actually, there is no cloth "electrician's tape" because cloth is flammable. But if you go to an electrician's supplier you can get extra wide black vinyl tape (up to 2 inches wide). There are lots of these suppliers around, even in the middle of nowhere. Jim Kosinski - Original Message - From: "Katharine Thayer" To: Sent: Friday, November 10, 2000 2:57 AM Subject: Re: [pinhole-discussion] black tape > Scott Sellers wrote: > > > > > > > I use a hole punch to make a window in black cloth electrician's > > tape, then use the same tape for a mount. > > > > Boy, I'd sure like to know where to find that tape. I have combed all > the hardware stores in my region for such and have found only very > narrow (says 1/2 but looks more like 3/8 inches) plastic tape, which > I've been told is the only "electrician's tape" available any more to my > outlets. I've also used every roll of black duct tape within fifty > miles, and again I'm told that they can't order more because black duct > tape is no longer available. > Katharine > > ___ > Pinhole-Discussion mailing list > Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? > unsubscribe or change your account at > http://www.p at ???/discussion/ >
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This is extremely helpful, thanks. I gave up on Calumet after trying without success for two years to get a catalog from them some time ago, so they've never been on my radar. Thanks for looking it up. Katharine Michael Keller wrote: > > Gaffer tape is a very strong, cloth based tape that looks somewhat like duct > tape, but isn't. It was originally developed to tape small light fixtures > (like Lowell lights) to walls and doors in tight locations, so that it holds > good but comes off pretty clean (if you don't leave it on forever). I work > in a building that includes a theater, and our theater crew uses both black > and white gaffer tape to taping down runs of cables, taping down dance floor > and junk like that. I use it to tape electrical cables down to the floor, to > hold seamless background up against a wall, and whenever else I might need > strong tape. > > I just popped over to Calumet's web site at http://www.calumetphoto.com/ and > using speed search, I typed in "gaffer" and found: > > Gaffers Tape 1" x 60 Yards Black $6.49 > Gaffers Tape 2" x 60 Yards Black $11.49 > > They also have grey and white. > > BTW, the Gaffer is the head lighting guy on a film or video shoot. > > ___ > Pinhole-Discussion mailing list > Pinhole-Discussion@p at ??? > unsubscribe or change your account at > http://www.p at ???/discussion/
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Gaffer tape is a very strong, cloth based tape that looks somewhat like duct tape, but isn't. It was originally developed to tape small light fixtures (like Lowell lights) to walls and doors in tight locations, so that it holds good but comes off pretty clean (if you don't leave it on forever). I work in a building that includes a theater, and our theater crew uses both black and white gaffer tape to taping down runs of cables, taping down dance floor and junk like that. I use it to tape electrical cables down to the floor, to hold seamless background up against a wall, and whenever else I might need strong tape. I just popped over to Calumet's web site at http://www.calumetphoto.com/ and using speed search, I typed in "gaffer" and found: Gaffers Tape 1" x 60 Yards Black $6.49 Gaffers Tape 2" x 60 Yards Black $11.49 They also have grey and white. BTW, the Gaffer is the head lighting guy on a film or video shoot.
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Michael Keller wrote: > > Check photo supply stores and web sites, also film/video locations, for > black gaffer tape. > Hi Michael, The photo supply store was of course my first choice, but they told me the only thing they could order for me cost something like $40 for a roll, and not a very big roll at that. I did get a roll of "photo tape" from a photo supply catalog, but again, it was very narrow, about 1/2 inch. I want tape that's at least an inch wide and I prefer 2". I'm not sure what you mean by film/video locations. Thanks for ideas, Katharine
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Check photo supply stores and web sites, also film/video locations, for black gaffer tape. |-Original Message- | |Boy, I'd sure like to know where to find that tape. I have combed all |the hardware stores in my region for such and have found only very |narrow (says 1/2 but looks more like 3/8 inches) plastic tape, which |I've been told is the only "electrician's tape" available any more to my |outlets. I've also used every roll of black duct tape within fifty |miles, and again I'm told that they can't order more because black duct |tape is no longer available.
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Scott Sellers wrote: > > > > I use a hole punch to make a window in black cloth electrician's > tape, then use the same tape for a mount. > Boy, I'd sure like to know where to find that tape. I have combed all the hardware stores in my region for such and have found only very narrow (says 1/2 but looks more like 3/8 inches) plastic tape, which I've been told is the only "electrician's tape" available any more to my outlets. I've also used every roll of black duct tape within fifty miles, and again I'm told that they can't order more because black duct tape is no longer available. Katharine
