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'''116''' is a [[roll film]] introduced by [[Kodak|Eastman Kodak]] in 1899 for 2&frac12;&times;4&frac14; inch negatives (nominally 6.5&times;11 cm)<!-- Is it an exact conversion? Or is it optimistic, as for 6x9? -->. The film stock is 70mm wide: wider than that of [[120 film]].
 
'''116''' is a [[roll film]] introduced by [[Kodak|Eastman Kodak]] in 1899 for 2&frac12;&times;4&frac14; inch negatives (nominally 6.5&times;11 cm)<!-- Is it an exact conversion? Or is it optimistic, as for 6x9? -->. The film stock is 70mm wide: wider than that of [[120 film]].
  
In 1932, Kodak introduced '''616''' film. This has a slightly slimmer spool (originally metal rather than wood). Kodak discontinued both 116 and 616 in 1984.
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In 1932, Kodak introduced '''616''' film. This has a slightly slimmer spool (originally metal rather than wood). [[Agfa]]/[[Ansco]] gave the 616 size their own designation '''PD16'''. Kodak discontinued both 116 and 616 in 1984.
  
 
With some ingenuity, 120 film can be used with cameras designed for 116 and 616, as can 70mm film. Remember that if you respool 120 film onto 116/616 spools and have it developed at a lab, you must ask for your 116/616 spools back. Otherwise they'll be thrown away!  
 
With some ingenuity, 120 film can be used with cameras designed for 116 and 616, as can 70mm film. Remember that if you respool 120 film onto 116/616 spools and have it developed at a lab, you must ask for your 116/616 spools back. Otherwise they'll be thrown away!  

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116 is a roll film introduced by Eastman Kodak in 1899 for 2½×4¼ inch negatives (nominally 6.5×11 cm). The film stock is 70mm wide: wider than that of 120 film.

In 1932, Kodak introduced 616 film. This has a slightly slimmer spool (originally metal rather than wood). Agfa/Ansco gave the 616 size their own designation PD16. Kodak discontinued both 116 and 616 in 1984.

With some ingenuity, 120 film can be used with cameras designed for 116 and 616, as can 70mm film. Remember that if you respool 120 film onto 116/616 spools and have it developed at a lab, you must ask for your 116/616 spools back. Otherwise they'll be thrown away!

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