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Gaffers tape also called gaffer tape or gaff tape is truly a videographers best friend. Whether you need to tape down cords to create a safe, semipermanent shooting setup or address lightleak issues quickly, camera tape is a gear bag essential. Why do some photographers cover the brand of their camera with. Duct tape, electrical tape, 3m sticky foam tape, masking tape, blue masking tape and gaffers tape. Gaffer tape is clothbacked and uses a rubber based adhesive that does not leave a sticky residue. It is also useful for artwork, framing, displays, graphics, and taping power cords down for a safer set. Can someone tell me why people put tape on their cameras. Its a common practice to cover logos or model numbers with gaffer tape. Photography camera tape gaffa tape gaffer gaffers tape. If i were a thief, and i see a camera with its logo gaffed, i figure thats the camera i want to steal. Electrical tape and the leica m9 in havana by erik benjamins. Mar 06, 2017 duct tape, electrical tape, 3m sticky foam tape, masking tape, blue masking tape and gaffer s tape. Surprisingly, despite all of its advantages, gaffer tape is more affordable than traditional duct tape. Use it anywhere youd use standardsize gaffers tape.
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The tape has a strong adhesive which enables it to hold on to different surfaces. Can someone tell me why people put tape on their cameras over logos and other parts, especially street photographers. Gaffer tapes most common use is to secure cables to the stage floor, camera assistants also make use of gaffer tape to lay blocking markers for actors and other personnel. Black pro gaffer tape is the preferred tape by industry professionals to secure overhead lighting, audio wire, set and stage decoration. Happy to send a photo if you would like to see how it looks. Difference between gaffer tape and duct tape difference between. Gaffer tape or gaff tape, if you prefer is one of the most useful and versatile things you can keep in your camera bag. Seen this a number of times now, protogs with bits of black tape covering up the make and model of the camera so where nikon or canon is splashed across the top, there is. Jun 16, 2016 this is when its time to tape up the tits.
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