anton foy Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Hello everyone! I am hunting some cheap 16mm stock and I found this site: http://filmemporium.com The prices for the recans, short ends and factory stock seems VERY cheap. Whats the catch? Since Im a newbie could someone tell me what recans and short ends are and why it is so cheap. Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Downes Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Recans are what it sounds like, a studio bought a roll of film, and never used them, hence putting them "back in the can". Short ends are what happens when a production overbuys film, and ends up not shooting all of the film in a magazine. The end not shot gets cut off and sold, as a "short-end". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member John Pytlak RIP Posted September 25, 2004 Premium Member Share Posted September 25, 2004 Recans are what it sounds like, a studio bought a roll of film, and never used them, hence putting them "back in the can". Short ends are what happens when a production overbuys film, and ends up not shooting all of the film in a magazine. The end not shot gets cut off and sold, as a "short-end". <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You can often get a "good deal" on recans and short ends, but you do take on the risk that the film was not stored or handled properly (e.g., days in a hot camera truck, or x-ray inspected by airport security), or might be outdated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Downes Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Quite right. Overall, my experience with recans and short ends has been good. Only 1 bad roll so far, cross your fingers. I still prefer using the fresh stuff. Hey John, check out filmshooting.com sometime, we're having a long discussion on Kodak's CEO's latest statement you might find facinating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Gross Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 For accuracy, a "recan is a roll of film that was loaded into a film mag but never used, so it was put back into the can and sold to a reseller. This is different from a facotry-sealed can, which may have been purchased for a shoot, taken out on a camera truck and never opened, then sold to a reseller. Film Emporium is an established, reputable dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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