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Black plastic film leader retriever with sliding tongue for 35mm cartridges

Mac Group

Mac Group 204132 Film Leader Retriever Black

SKU CH-9WCW-E1MRG

Extracts 35mm film leaders from rewound cartridges using a plastic case with fixed and sliding tongues

  • Extracts 35mm film leaders from rewound cartridges
  • Plastic case with fixed and sliding tongues
  • Simple operation for quick film retrieval
  • Compact tool designed for 35mm format

Film Leader Retriever for 35mm Cartridges

The Mac Group 204132 retrieves 35mm film leaders that have been rewound into their cartridges. A plastic housing holds one fixed tongue and one sliding tongue for a straightforward mechanical action. Photographers processing exposed rolls can recover the leader without opening the cassette in darkness.

Ideal for film shooters who rewind completely

Darkroom users and lab technicians who need to pull leaders from sealed 35mm cartridges will find this tool reliable. Photographers who never rewind the leader into the cassette or who work only with bulk loaders have no use for a dedicated retriever.

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Price $28.99
Cheaper than about 99% of the 683 comparable items (median $1,132.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Do I need a 35mm film cartridge with the leader already rewound inside to use this retriever?

Yes, the tool is designed to pull the leader out of a 35mm cartridge after the film has been fully rewound back into the canister.

Will this retriever work with older 35mm cartridges I already have?

It works with standard 35mm cartridges; the fixed and sliding tongues engage the film leader regardless of cartridge age.

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