Over the past 100+ years of photographers using ground glass cameras, surely the "right size" for a dark cloth has been determined.
It should not be too small, otherwise too much light will creep in making it difficult to see the ground glass.
And it should not be too large otherwise you are carrying around excess weight in the form of fabric.
Yesterday at Home Depot, I bought an 84 x 42 inch microfiber blackout curtain. One side is white and the other Navy blue. I put the store sample over my head and could not see the store lighting. The package says it blocks 100% of the light.
So, my good friends, what do YOU think is an ideal size for a dark cloth that will be used with a 4x5" camera?
My 4x5" cameras:
Chamonix F1
Cambo Legend
Graflex Crown Graphic
Once I get some feedback as to a decent size, I will have the lady at my dry cleaners cut and hem it for me.
Thank you.
Terry
A crappy Android cell phone photo of the curtain at Home Depot:
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