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Daylight spool

A flanged film spool designed to limit edge exposure during subdued-light loading and unloading of compatible formats.

In practice

“Daylight” does not mean full-sun safe: follow stock instructions, shade the operation, load promptly, and seal exposed rolls.

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Sources

  1. Glossary of Motion Picture Terms · Kodak

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