Besides the traditional cans,is there other options for storing 16mm reels of film? Does anyone sell boxes similar to what is available in Super-8 for storage? Thanks everyone!

Most of my features have come in boxes, only the shorts are in cans. The other method to store them would be fibre cases which are still available in the UK.

Doug,
Have you already checked with Steve Osborne at The Reel Image?

Robert:
I'll look into the fibre cases since the footage needs to breathe a bit to reduce vinegar syndrome.
Tim:
Good point as Steve might be a source for boxes in 16mm as he is in 8mm.Thank you both for the suggestions.

robert, where can these fibre cases be got?

From Philip Rigby, you will have to Google him. They make the Premier brand of splicers and rewinders. They also do their own version of Perf-fix machines for repairing 16 and 35mm film.

Over the years I find the card boxes are just as good as cans, they won't cause your films to sweat. Cans of the metal variety, I've used
pliers on the lower half to put a twist in the rim to let it breathe, likewise with plastic, a small hole bored to allow air in and vapours out. Fibre is great because air can freely enter and exit. The only problem I have with Phil Rigby is his prices.

I noticed one or two of my 400ft cans have a small hole, this was put in at the time of manufacture.

You need to remember that card boxes can "dry-out" prints over time. Just saying.

That's a very good point David, but if the print has had a lubrication, or maybe a loose polythene bag placed over it
might prevent it from drying too much, but accept that can be a problem.

Yes Hugh a loose bag is the best as it still allows the film to breathe.