Thin, light darkcloth?

[Sizam]

Hi,
I saw mention of a thin, light darkcloth here a while back and can't find it again, can anybody suggest a nice (thin & light) darkcloth for 4x5, 6x17 work? I'm using a tee shirt right now but too much light comes in through the fabric.

Sam

[Matus Kalisky]

I used just a T-shirt for a long time (not very comfortable) and 2 years ago bought the Blackjacket. And apart from a bit aggressive velcro (it has no "classical sleeves - just velcro opening from the bottom to get your hand(s) inside) it serves me perfectly and is very compact & lightweight.

[Peter Mounier]

My darkcloth doesn't seem to be anything more than a piece of black cotton fabric. It's as light as a t-shirt and as dark as a darkcloth needs to be.

Peter

[vinny]

Modern Studio Equipment in L.A. sells "ultrabounce". It's black on one side, white on the other and opaque. It looks like ripstop. I've seen darkcloths made from it as well.
I personally use two t shirts sewn together one inside the other (black inside, white outside) for both 4x5 and 8x10.

[Sizam]

Blackjacket, thats the stuff I was looking at before, thanks. This is my 2nd tee shirt 'darkcloth' and its just not workin' out.

[Brian Ellis]

The BTZS hoods worked well for me with 4x5, 5x7, and 8x10. I'm not sure about 6x17, you'd have to check with The View Camera Store. But they're definitely thin and light. I

[Collas]

The Paramo dark cloth is very effective and is lightweight. I prefer it to the Blackjacket.

Nick

[Drew Wiley]

Black Goretex. Waterproof, breathable and comfortable, extremely durable, and best
of all, no lint. But a difficult fabric to find in this color.

[banjo]

I have a Burke & James dark cloth got on ebay for like $5.00
its light But I had before is just black velt

[DuncanD]

I have a Harrison std size which is now surplus. I could part with it for $35 all inclusive.