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Ars-Imago Film Retriever

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$4.83 $7 In stock

Category: Film & Film Processing Film Processing Equipment

Films often slip back into the cassette during rewinding. Some cassettes can be opened only by destroying them. the film retriever masters this situation by easily pulling the leader out of the cassette.

This is what this useful tool from Ars-Imago is designed to do. It is very easy to use and can be used in bright light without exposing film. Unllike most other retievers, it is made from stainless steel (not plastic), giving it a greater longevity.

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Matthew ★★★★★

I’ve had rolls slip back into the cassette more times than I’d like, and this little tool finally puts an end to that frustration. The way it pulls the leader out is smooth and effortless, so I don’t have to risk cracking open a cassette just to save my shots. Saved me from ruining two rolls in the

Mia ★★★★★

Rewinding my first roll of the day was a breeze — the metal hook slid right under the spool and grabbed the film without any hassle. Never having to worry about destroying a cassette just to get the leader out is such a relief.

Elizabeth ★★★★★

Finally got that tricky film leader out in seconds instead of prying the cassette apart. The prongs are thin enough to slide in easily and grab the film right away.

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