Linhof dark cloth?

[Shootar401]

I was thinking of getting a Linhof dark cloth for my Master Technika, they are only $235 from B&H. Any reason why I should go with another brand? I know they are not camera specific, but I figured a Linhof would be a better match than say a Harrison or Delta.

[Jac@stafford.net]

I was thinking of getting a Linhof dark cloth for my Master Technika, they are only $235 from B&H.

That's crazy expensive. There is a dealer in England selling Linhof brand dark cloths for < $70 USD, and many alternatives that work perfectly well.

[Ari]

Spend $15 on a home-made dark cloth that will work just as well, then spend the remaining $220 on film at B&H, or on a lens.

[DrTang]

does it have a gigantor linhof logo on the outside?


that might be worth it

[Richard Wasserman]

does it have a gigantor linhof logo on the outside?


that might be worth it

Only if it's embroidered in gold

[Tin Can]

Harrison

[Shootar401]

I had a homemade one, that was just a 3' x 4' piece of black velvet. It's since become frayed and ripped from being caught on tree branches and shrubs from shooting outside. I was just looking for something high-quality that will last longer than 4 years.

I don't have ANY experience with commercially made focusing cloths.

[Richard Wasserman]

Like Randy I'm a fan of Harrison

[Drew Wiley]

That's like paying $750 for a plastic belt buckle that says Porsche on it. Branding. I've got the best dark cloth possible. Black Goretex. NO LINT, waterproof, breathable, extremely durable. That cost me about $30.

[Jac@stafford.net]

After almost getting my head ripped off for using one of my wife's Indian blankets for a dark cloth, I described my ideal cloth. She replied, "Fer Cor's sake, use one of your big-ass black Harley T-shirts!"