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Topic: Super 8 Leader issue solved by Reel Image

Gary P Cohen
Film Handler

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From: Lambertville, NJ, USA
Registered: Aug 2014

posted March 23, 2018 06:35 AM

I had posted about a week ago that I couldn't find leader that would go smoothly through my Elmo's. Steve Orborne suggested the leader he sells, in various colors, and I picked up blue and black (thinking one color for head, one for tails). Steve shipped it right out and it indeed is what I was looking for. If you're in need, reach out to Reel Image!

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Joe Balitzki
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Charleston, SC, USA
Registered: Aug 2005

posted March 25, 2018 04:13 PM

Is the Leader from Reel Image Acetate or Polyester?

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Gary P Cohen
Film Handler

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From: Lambertville, NJ, USA
Registered: Aug 2014

posted March 26, 2018 05:18 PM

Joe - I looked on the invoice and it doesn't indicate, nor does the film itself. I'm afraid I must defer to Reel Image!

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Joe Balitzki
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Charleston, SC, USA
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posted March 26, 2018 07:02 PM

If you can tear a piece off with your fingers then its acetate. Polyester would have to be cut.

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Luigi Castellitto
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Campobasso, Italy
Registered: Jun 2013

posted March 27, 2018 05:21 AM

But to fit in the Elmo, it is not enough cut the edge with the trimmer built into the projector, and using any leader?
Of course, preferably of good quality.

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Gary P Cohen
Film Handler

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From: Lambertville, NJ, USA
Registered: Aug 2014

posted March 27, 2018 09:35 AM

Polyester, then!

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