How long can you shoot on Super 8 film?
This is enough film for 2.5 minutes at the professional motion picture standard of 24 frames per second, and for 3 minutes and 20 seconds of continuous filming at 18 frames per second (upgraded from standard 8 mm 16 frame/s) for amateur use.
Can Super 8 take photos?
So yes, shooting on Super 8 makes for some beautiful images, but before you dive head first into it, it’s good to know what you’re getting yourself into. Shooting digital, it’s easy to take for granted the fact that you can 1.) capture as much footage as you want without incurring any additional cost, and 2.)
How many minutes is a Super 8 roll?
MP4 files at 18fps!
| silent | ||
|---|---|---|
| Reel Type | 8mm Film | Super 8 Film |
| silent | at 16.67 frames/second | at 18 frames/second |
| 50 feet (15 meters) | 4 min | 3.5 min |
| 200 feet (60 meters) | 15 min | 13 min |
Is Super 8 still used?
Kodak scaled down production and eventually stopped making Super 8 cameras altogether due to a lack of demand, but for those who faithfully continue to use these old cameras for their unique aesthetic quality, Super 8 film can still be found in some photography stores today.
How can you tell an 8mm from a Super 8?
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.
How many feet of film is on an 8mm reel?
8MM FILM REEL SIZES BY DIAMETER
| Reel diameter | Feet length | Time length |
|---|---|---|
| 3” reel | 50 feet | 2–3 minutes |
| 4” reel | 100 feet | 5–6 minutes |
| 5” reel | 200 feet | 12–14 minutes |
| 6” reel | 300 feet | 19–22 minutes |
How much does it cost to process Super 8 film?
So here is the basic math. 200’ of Ektachrome Super 8 (4 x 50 foot rolls of film with processing at Pro8mm has a retail cost $280.00 ) A 100’ roll of Double Super 8 film and processing which produces 200’ of film will retail for $170.00. That’s a 40% saving on the basic cost of film with processing .
What’s the advantage of shooting double Super 8 film?
Because Double Super 8 shoots in a style of 16mm cameras it has the accessories and feature of 16mm while having the cost advantage of Super 8. Double Super 8 film and processing is half the cost of 16mm film and processing. One of the biggest considerations with shooting on film is and will aways be the cost of film stock and processing.
Is there Super 8mm film with sound strips?
Also don’t get confused by the audio jacks and limiters and such featured on some models – super 8mm film with sound strips is impossible to find and even more difficult (impossible?) to develop. Thankfully, super 8mm film is still manufactured and readily available.
Where can I get a Super 8mm camera?
Also, with maybe one exception, these cameras are all fixed lenses, so you’ll probably want to get one with zoom. One of the best resources for super 8mm gear is Pro8mm in California. If you can afford it, they offer high quality refurbished and retrofit cameras and film stock.