My First Roll Of Gaffers Tape Arrived!!! Came by post 2 days ago, and let me tell you, it′s the handiest item in my camera bag! No longer have to screw filters on and off, or...

Leitz Loc: Solms

Came by post 2 days ago, and let me tell you, it′s the handiest item in my camera bag! No longer have to screw filters on and off, or bayonet the hood, don′t need a tripod (tape the camera to a post), sticks a flash diffuser in place, keeps my hat from blowing off - just a multitude of uses. I′ll never go back to masking or duct tape again. Thanks for letting me share my excitement over my latest acquisition ... excuse me, have to go take the cat off the wall.

napabob Loc: Napa CA

Leitz wrote:

Came by post 2 days ago, and let me tell you, it′s the handiest item in my camera bag! No longer have to screw filters on and off, or bayonet the hood, don′t need a tripod (tape the camera to a post), sticks a flash diffuser in place, keeps my hat from blowing off - just a multitude of uses. I′ll never go back to masking or duct tape again. Thanks for letting me share my excitement over my latest acquisition ... excuse me, have to go take the cat off the wall.

now all you need is some WD40 and your tool kit will be complete, and then recite the boy scout pledge worry free

pete-m Loc: Casper, WY

Leitz wrote:

Came by post 2 days ago, and let me tell you, it′s the handiest item in my camera bag! No longer have to screw filters on and off, or bayonet the hood, don′t need a tripod (tape the camera to a post), sticks a flash diffuser in place, keeps my hat from blowing off - just a multitude of uses. I′ll never go back to masking or duct tape again. Thanks for letting me share my excitement over my latest acquisition ... excuse me, have to go take the cat off the wall.

Thanks Leitz!
I'll have to check it out- I always thought duct tape was gaffer's tape.

IBIJC

Where can I get gaffers tape? I bought a roll years ago and used it up quickly because it was so great. Can't seem to locate it now. I remember it was expensive but it was well worth it. Any suggestions ?

IBIJC

pete-m Loc: Casper, WY

IBIJC wrote:

Where can I get gaffers tape? I bought a roll years ago and used it up quickly because it was so great. Can't seem to locate it now. I remember it was expensive but it was well worth it. Any suggestions ?

IBIJC

This is one of many I Googled.

http://www.uline.com/BL_3110/Gaffers-Tape?pricode=WH424&utm_source=Bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=gaffers%20tape&utm_campaign=Tape&AdKeyword=gaffers%20tape&AdMatchtype=e&gclid=CIG_gqzzt8UCFQTAfgodFEYA4A&gclsrc=ds

Dr.db Loc: Central Point, OR

pete-m wrote:

...I always thought duct tape was gaffer's tape.

That's a gray area.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

I keep a few wraps on a tripod leg and some of my light stands. It's there and handy, just in case I need it.

From THIS SITE:
"Gaff Tape (also Gaffers Tape): This special grade of duct tape (often colored black) was developed by the entertainment industry to hold lighting equipment and cables in place and has a dull finish so that it wont reflect lights.
Gaff Tape also has a specially formulated, less tacky adhesive that wont leave a residue when it is removed."

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

IBIJC wrote:

Where can I get gaffers tape? I bought a roll years ago and used it up quickly because it was so great. Can't seem to locate it now. I remember it was expensive but it was well worth it. Any suggestions ?

IBIJC

I bought a roll from B&H, but probably most photo supply stores carry it.

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

Dr.db wrote:

That's a gray area.

I hope it wasn't grey market. The warrantee will not be allowed

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Leitz wrote:

Came by post 2 days ago, and let me tell you, it′s the handiest item in my camera bag! No longer have to screw filters on and off, or bayonet the hood, don′t need a tripod (tape the camera to a post), sticks a flash diffuser in place, keeps my hat from blowing off - just a multitude of uses. I′ll never go back to masking or duct tape again. Thanks for letting me share my excitement over my latest acquisition ... excuse me, have to go take the cat off the wall.

Good substitute for suspenders and shoe laces, too.

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

Dr.db wrote:

That's a gray area.

And a sticky subject.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Leitz wrote:

Came by post 2 days ago, and let me tell you, it′s the handiest item in my camera bag! No longer have to screw filters on and off, or bayonet the hood, don′t need a tripod (tape the camera to a post), sticks a flash diffuser in place, keeps my hat from blowing off - just a multitude of uses. I′ll never go back to masking or duct tape again. Thanks for letting me share my excitement over my latest acquisition ... excuse me, have to go take the cat off the wall.

If you talk to a tape manufacturer, you learn all kinds of things. Duct tape and Gaffer's Tape are made by the same folks on the same production lines, but Gaffer's Tape is MUCH more expensive.

It has that dull cloth finish and is meant to be removed from painted surfaces, so the adhesive is very different. More importantly, they don't make enough of it to get the price down! And because few places sell it, dealers know they have a near monopoly, and can charge even more for the addictive stuff.

But hey, if you have Hollywood budgets and temporarily hang lights in odd places... It's a "must have" item!

Mary Kate Loc: NYC

burkphoto wrote:

If you talk to a tape manufacturer, you learn all ... (show quote)

What about electrical tape?

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

I buy my gaffer tap from Amazon Use it all the time and no residual like Duct or electrical tape

billgdyoung Loc: Big Bear City, CA

mborn wrote:

I buy my gaffer tap from Amazon Use it all the time and no residual like Duct or electrical tape

how about that blue "painters tape" from 3M... seems like it's stickiness is less than other tape and is designed to be removed after painting. Anybody use this stuff?