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WHAT IS THE BLACKJACKET™?
The BLACKJACKET™ is a revolutionary focusing cloth
made of a light-resistant fabric whose construction resembles a pull-over
tunic. The "collar" or "neck" of all BLACKJACKET™ focusing
cloths attach to a view camera by way of an adjustable
elastic cord that permits customizing the collar
to fit different sized camera bodies. NEW! youtube video
demonstrations!
Five models: Digital
SLR,
4x5, "Tweener," 5x7 and 8x10.
Ultra Large Format designs coming soon! Custom sizes can be manufactured.
Once the BLACKJACKET™ focusing cloth is attached
to the camera, the photographer inserts his/her head into cavity created
by
its trunk.
With the trunk of the "jacket" draped
over the head and shoulders of the photographer, this innovative dark
cloth blocks out stray light providing an ideal,
darkened environment in which to view the ground glass of a large
format camera. This creative solution goes far beyond previous concepts
by employing "sleeves" which
provide an easy means for the photographer to insert his/her hands into
the darkened environment to access camera controls and/or check
focus, and still maintain total darkness.
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Our best seller! Most photographers choose
the breatheable HYBRID BLACKJACKET™ for
more comfort. |
NEW and IMPROVED! All
4x5 and 5x7 models purchased after January 1, 2006 ship with the latest
innovation from QuietWorks; the BLACKBAG™ which
does double-duty, serving as an attractive storage sack when the BLACKJACKET™ is
not in use, and more importantly as a solution to the most challenging
light leak--caused by the gap beneath the rear standard and base plate
of field cameras (or the two gaps beneath rear standard and either side
of the rail of monorail cameras). Click
here for a close look at this new feature. Early customers seeking
to modify older focusing cloths to use the BLACKBAG™ feature
can obtain directions here.
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Backpackers less concerned with comfort and more concerned with shaving
every ounce from their load, choose the ORIGINAL BLACKJACKET™ |
For more detailed information or to see for yourself
how it works, click the FAQ, DEMO
(slide show) or VIDEO (youtube) links. |
PURCHASE YOUR OWN BLACKJACKET™
Whether you choose the ORIGINAL or HYBRID style, the 4x5 BLACKJACKET™,
the Digital SLR BLACKJACKET™and
the
5x7 BLACKJACKET™ each
cost
$75 (US), while the 8x10 BLACKJACKET™ costs
$90 (US). New, Ultra Large Format models are expected in the first quarter of
2006.
Shipping
and
handling
is
$4.95
($7.95
for
HYBRIDs) via United States Postal Service Priority Mail. We offer alternative
shipping
methods
to
meet your
needs.
We gladly accept cashiers checks and money orders, or you may pay with your credit
card via PAYPAL. To purchase your own BLACKJACKET™, click
the BUY link.
WHERE CAN I GET A BLACKJACKET™ FOCUSING CLOTH?
You are at the source. QuietWorks Photography is the exclusive distributor
for the BLACKJACKET™. |