'A' wind
'B' wind
An easy way to remember the difference between A and B winds is that A winds unload and
take up film from the top of the reel or spool, while B winds do the same from the bottom
Switching to 16mm
The optional Cintel Scanner 16mm gate kit contains all the parts you'll require and making the
changes to your scanner's setup are minimal.
The 16mm kit contains a 16mm skid plate, two inner spacers and two outer spacers.
Switching to 16mm scanning is easy:
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Swapping the Skid Plate
Swap the 35mm skid plate with the 16mm skid plate by pushing the retention levers
down on the front of the 35mm plate and turning them outwards. Now remove the
35mm plate and replace it with the 16mm plate. When fitting a skid plate, make sure that
the retention levers are lifted all the way up before turning them inwards, or the plate
may not seat properly.
Feeding spool
Feeding spool
16mm skid plate
Taking spool
Taking spool
'A' wind
'B' wind
Inner spacer
Outer spacer
Using Your Scanner
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