How many feet of film is on a Super 8mm reel?
50 ft.
(3 inch)
Is 8mm movie film still available?
Kodak still manufactures Super 8 film cartridges, but there are millions of older home movie cameras that need a steady diet of Regular 8mm film (also known as Standard 8mm or Double 8mm) on spools. Luckily, John Schwind offers a variety of specially cut Kodak stocks to keep your vintage 8mm camera running.
How many frames per second is 8mm film?
16 frames per second
The standard playback speed of 8mm film is 16 frames per second. The common size of an amateur Standard 8mm film reel is 25 feet of 16mm film. However, the footage is only captured on one half of the film and then reversed and run again to make it 8mm wide.
What is the difference between Super 8 and 8mm film?
While both standard 8 and super 8 film are both 8mm in width, Super 8 film stock has a slightly larger frame size. Standard 8mm film has a frame size of roughly 4.5mm x 3.3mm, while Super 8 film has a frame size of around 5.8mm x 4.01mm. 16mm film will have sprocket holes on one or both edges of the film.
Is 16mm film still available?
As of 2016 the format is frequently used for student films, while usage in documentary has almost disappeared. With the advent of HDTV, Super 16 film is still used for some productions destined for HD.
Did 8mm movies have sound?
The original Super 8 film release was a silent system only, but in 1973 a sound on film version was released. The film with sound had a magnetic soundtrack and came in larger cartridges than the original cartridge in order to accommodate the sound recording head in the film path.
Will Super 8 play on 8mm projector?
The simple answer is NO. You cannot. Just like you can’t play a DVD in a VHS player––unless it was one of those cool VHS/DVD combo players––Super 8 film cannot be played on a regular/standard 8mm projector just as a standard 8mm reel cannot be played on a Super 8 projector.
How do I know if I have 8mm or Super 8?
The easiest way to distinguish Super 8 film from 8mm is by looking at the sprocket holes, or perforations, on the right of the film strip. Super 8’s sprocket holes are smaller and almost square-shaped, allowing for a larger frame.