Ars-Imago Metal Film Retriever

Isn't this your darkroom nightmare? How does one quickly retrieve the end in a 135 film roll? Let us introduce you to our easy-to-use and useful Film Retriever for 35mm film!

Quickly retrieve your 35mm film leader safely
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The Ars-Imago Film Retriever is the best tool for extracting the film leader from 35mm cartridges. Designed after the classic darkroom essential, it comes in handy for use with the Lab-Box or for extracting the leader for easier reel loading.

Instructions

Insert the film retriever in closed position into the canister until the tooth touches the edge
While holding the tooth, pull out the lower tab as far as it will go
Rotate the spool hub counter-clockwise until you will hear the most audible click
Stop turning and rotate the hub clockwise until it begins to offer resistance
Push the lower tab in as far as possible, then slowly withdraw the retriever to recover the film leader

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