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Rob, I don't know if this can help you but you can make your own clear film leader very easily.
Just take a section of junk film and let it soak in some water with regular household bleach. Ten minutes later every trace of emulsion will disolve leaving behind crystal clear film. I like clear leader because it shows a dirty film gate that needs cleaning before the film even gets started, while colored leader tends to mask it until you are into the film. And I don't feel that by using clear leader that the light from the projector is in any way distracting.
The Old Film Company can supply 50ft rolls of acetate Super 8 leader, although they describe its colour as light grey.
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Thanks Joseph. I've heard that before and it's a great idea to use any unwanted footage. The only thing I have noticed is that the film trimmers on both my Elmo and Beaulieu won't trim polyester properly but are fine with acetate. Unfortunately what little unwanted film I do have is polyester.
Maurice, thanks, yes I had forgotten about them, having ordered from them before. I think that leader would be fine, so I'll order some later. Thanks again.
I'd rather support a company that seems interested in film, so I'll add Old Film Company to my favorites list.
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