OT: how to hold filters in place without a holder

I have a dilemma. I've orderd some 4x4 and 4x5 ND solid filters and grads from 2filter.com. The problem is that nobody...and I mean NOBODY has Lee filter holders, everybody is on backprder. Does anyone have an idea how to use a makeshift way to hold a filter in place for long exposure? I have my name on a list but it is highly doubtful they will be in before my trip on the 17th.

I know you guys are a creative group and someone is gonna have the perfect answer...please??

I was going to suggest bubble gum, but Brett prefers duct tape:
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You might try eBay, a few years ago I needed to get one for a trip and had the same situation. There were a couple auctions on eBay going on and I got one of them.

Jack, I always just hand hold.

I always hand hold now but if you need it to stay in place for a long exposure duct tape will work well. I used duct tape for years in place of a filter holder and the only issue I ever had w/ it is that you might get some sticky residue on the barrel of your lens and/or on the filter. Easy enough to clean off, though.

Jack - when are you returning from your trip? You can borrow my Lee filter holders if I can have them back when I leave for a trip on the 27th.

Call me if you're interested. I know you have at least one of my numbers because you pocket-dialed me 2x a week ago!

CAZ

No problem handholding for the short exposures but I was thinking more for long exposures. I've heard of using gaffers tape and somebody mentioned using an adapter ring with one of those small spring clamps. I'll go out this weekend and see what works.

Lee has had supply problems for a long time now. These products seem to appear and disappear very quickly. The Lee foundation kit filter holder is, however, a great system and the Cokin version is no comparison. It's one thing to hand hold a GND where you're working with less than 5 second exposures, but anything over, I would strongly recommend finding a way to with fix the filters on the lens or obtain a holder. Nothing like hand holding a 2 minute exposure just to find out that you have a thumb in the corner of the frame. EBAY has both foundation kit holders and adapter rings (I highly recommend the Wide Angle version to prevent vignetting) for the system, but you have to pay the higher price for them. If convenience is key, I would recommend just sucking it up and ordering from ebay and you can get them before your trip and it will save you a lot of agony in the long run. Whatever you decide, good luck and have fun on your trip!

I finally found some gaffers tape at a reasonable price. The problem with duct tape, as mentioned above, is that it leaves a sticky residue. Gaffer's tape won't. It's also good for any number of other uses. Try ordering from www.filmtools.com, a company that markets mainly to pro video types. They sell a roll of black tape for $17.00...sku# 497.

Cheers, Ken