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    Maybe this is a Candian thing...but I just received a 16mm film from Canada that had a strip of heavy paper stock that wrapped around the reel and attached with a rubber band. I've only seen tape to secure the film ends....so this was new to me. Has anyone else seen this?

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  • #2
    I LIKE that!

    I have kind of a phobia about taping leaders: once a tiny pyramid of that tape got stuck to one of my guides and gouged a really nice print I'd been wanting for years!

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    • #3
      Steve...This is what's nice about a slot load machine. When threading my Elmo 16CL I can totally miss the taped end

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      • #4
        This was the standard for 35mm film up until sometime in the 1980's. I have also seen this used on former 16mm rental prints, but far less common.

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        • #5
          I have some that have a string instead of a rubber band and a "button" that you wrap the string around. Similar concept.

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          • #6
            The ones with string are far superior, the others often are unsatisfactory as the rubber band has perished.

            Maurice

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            • #7
              I have some systems like yours, Janice but in 8 mm. I don't tape films, I try to use clips. Unfortunately, they are rather expensive for 16 mm.

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