Re: Eclair ACL re:- Marks overview

[Mark <super16acl@aol.com>]

Hi Les. The main reason to converet a 200' mag to 350' is so that you cut 
down on the number of mag changes when using the ACL in "lightweight" mode 
(The lighter mode is significantly lighter for us small guys shooting 
hand-held). When there is 10 minutes of film in the camera, you can really 
get some momentum going --- with 5 minute loads you are frequently stopping 
and starting to change mags, which is especially bad in a documentary 
situation. And the 50 feet that gets discarded is actually less waste than 
when you use 2 x 200' loads, since each mag generates a short end ... 
frequently greater than 50'. (Also, Kodak will do custom lengths on bulk 
orders). 

I'm glad to hear that you're stilling getting so much film camera work. I'm 
hopeful that S-16 film will be around a long time. I'm grateful that there 
are still a few guys like you around that can help keep S-16 alive and well. 
I hear only rave reviews about your work. Please don't start servicing any DV 
cameras!    Best, Mark.

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