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 NEW "collar" or "neck" of all BLACKJACKET™ focusing cloths attach to a view camera by way of a double adjustable elastic cord that permits customizing the collar to fit different sized camera bodies.
Youtube video demonstrations
Two styles: The
ORIGINAL and The HYBRID
Five models: Digital
SLR,
4x5/5x7 and 8x10.
Ultra Large Format designs by custom order.
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.
Backpackers less concerned with comfort and more concerned with shaving every ounce from their load, choose the ORIGINAL BLACKJACKET™
Now Even Better!Introducing the HYBRID SHADOW!
As of January, 2018, we have ceased construction of our best selling, standard HYBRID in favor a new version. The innovative design remains the same in the new design, but, with the exception of the neck, the HYBRID SHADOW is constructed entirely of soft, supple, woven, water-resistant, breathable fabric. Surprisingly, the HYBRID SHADOW is not only more comfortable to use, it weighs two ounces less than its predecessor.
All BLACKJACKET™ focusing cloths ship with 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.
For more detailed information or to see for yourself how it works, click the FAQ, DEMO (slide show) or VIDEO (youtube) links.
Our best seller. Most photographers choose
the breatheable HYBRID BLACKJACKET™
for
more comfort.
Now, we've made it even better!
The new HYBRID SHADOW!
Even more comfortable than our previous
model and just as dark!