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Posted by Oskar Jalink (Member # 667) on February 23, 2007, 06:50 AM:

I've been wondering for some time now what the function of this part is. The metal part can be taken of the black plastic thingie.
I'm thinking it might be a mask of some sort to convert the projected image to widescreen.

Posted by Simon McConway (Member # 219) on February 23, 2007, 07:08 AM:

This is for trimming the film; it needs a clean cut leader edge to thread without problems. Place the film in (I believe there's an arrow) and then bring down the raised part of metal, to trim the edge. That's what this important part is for.

Posted by Mike Peckham (Member # 16) on February 23, 2007, 07:10 AM:

Oh that it were... I'm afraid it's real identity os far more mundane; it's a film trimmer.

You pushe the end of your film into it so that it fits into the slot and a sprocket hole locates on the nipple and then you push the sprung part down to trim the end off your film, it makes the film thread more easily.

Mike

EDIT: Simon; it looks like you an dI posted at the same time [Wink]

Posted by Oskar Jalink (Member # 667) on February 23, 2007, 07:37 AM:

Thanks, both of you!
I was hoping for the widescreen answer, but the trimmer is handy as well. No more fidling with the sissors...

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