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Recan film

Also known as recan.

Unexposed film removed from original packaging and returned to a light-tight can for possible reuse.

In practice

Label exact stock, footage, winding, handling history, and storage; test when the risk warrants it.

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Sources

  1. Glossary of Motion Picture Terms · Kodak

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