The Pro Film Retriever from Samigon is used to retrieve 35mm film leaders that have been rewound back into film cassettes. It has a retractable design that prevents scratching film and can be used in daylight conditions without risk of exposing film.
We process customer film in our shop and try to do so with a double number sticker system so we are always on the hunt for a good leader retriever. This one seems pretty solid and we are happy to give it a go. Pulling leads can be a pain sometimes until you get the technique down.
Works just like the ones I used in minilabs in days gone by. If you do your part and follow the directions they work every time.