16mm Film Talk » Take up reel.

Last edited **Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:50 am** | Top

I just received a film on a 2,200ft spool, and my largest spool is 2,000ft, which is what I always use. Once I can get a larger spool, would you recommend I use this all the time, or stay with the 2,000ft spool. most features come on 1,600ft spools.

#2 by Andrew Woodcock ( deleted ) , Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:58 am

I take it we are talking 16mm film here Robert?

Last edited **Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:58 pm** | Top

Yes, 16mm Andrew. Maybe Clyde or David have thoughts on this.

#4 by Vidar Olavesen , Mon Sep 21, 2015 1:04 pm

I always use my Taylor reel now, which is size of 2000' but smaller core to fit 2200'. Hate when reels overfills :-)

#5 by Mats Abelli , Mon Sep 21, 2015 4:41 pm

I use a Tuscan 2200´reel for take up to be shure

#6 by Clyde Miles , Mon Sep 21, 2015 8:29 pm

use a 2200 just incase, there were also 2300

#7 by David Hardy ( deleted ) , Mon Sep 21, 2015 9:12 pm

Use the 2200 foot spool for the take up. Best use a metal spools however as they are best for taking up buckled black and white film stock
in my experience.

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