[photo-3d] black masking tape

[Ralph Johnston/Linda Sherman <copley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Any full-line photo store will carry "Scotch photographic tape" #235 3/4 in x
60yd.

Regards -Ralph



>
> Message: 4
>    Date: Sun, 02 Apr 2000 08:56:29 -0500
>    From: Paul Talbot <ptww@xxxxxxxxx> 
> Subject: Taping camera backs 
>
> Ralph Johnston wrote:
>
> > I finally got a perfect roll through my new FED stereo
> > camera.  The trick was to tape up the back cover seams
> > using black masking tape to avoid light leaks.  
>
> Black tape is a good quickie "fix" for light leaks on
> cameras that don't have leather/leatherette or other soft
> material coverings.  It's also good as extra insurance
> to supplement any other light leak repair work you've done
> on the camera.  I've never seen black masking tape, however.
> Where did you get it?
>
> I have used black gaffers tape, which works wonderfully.  It
> leaves no sticky messy residue and can be reused multiple
> times (you usually have to remove your tape to unload the
> film).  I've only seen it offered in big rolls, though, and
> those will set you back a good bit more than a buck or two.
> If you need small quantities, please feel free to contact me
> off-list; I'll be happy to send a foot or couple from my large
> roll.
>
> Paul Talbot


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