The Different Types of 8mm Film

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• For many decades, 8mm film was the preferred
  medium for recording home movies and amateur
  films. But over those decades, there were several
  different formats of 8mm film that went in and
  out of popularity. In this presentation, well
  discuss the different kinds of 8mm film, and how
  to tell the difference.

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• As the name implies, all kinds of 8mm film are
  exactly eight millimeters wide. Aside from that,
  the different types of 8mm film standard 8mm,
  Super 8mm, etc. all have slightly different
  features from each other. As such, examining the
  film can often reveal its exact format.

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• The main difference between standard 8mm and
  Super 8mm can be seen in the sprocket holes along
  the top. Standard 8mms sprocket holes are almost
  square, whereas Super 8mms sprocket holes are
  more rectangular.

• STANDARD 8mm

• SUPER 8mm

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• Another way to tell the difference between
  standard 8mm and Super 8mm is examining the film
  reel. On a reel of standard 8mm film, the center
  hole is smaller than that of a Super 8mm reel. If
  you can fit your finger in the hole, its almost
  certainly a Super 8mm reel.

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• Not sure if a piece of old film, whether 8mm or
  Super 8mm, has sound? Look for a yellow strip on
  the side of the film opposite the sprocket holes.
  If it doesnt have a yellow bar, then its
  picture only.

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• Most 8mm and Super 8mm film are reversal stock
  when processed, they create a transparency that
  is ready for projection, rather than first
  creating a negative. However, there are
• several types of 8mm
• reversal film, both in
• color and black
• and white.

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• In general, reversal film is better suited for
  interior photography using artificial light, and
  for daylight photographs and films with lots of
  sun to illuminate the picture. Reversal film
  tends to have a sharper, less grainy image, which
  comes at the expense of contrast.

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• Negative films greatest benefit is that it can
  be used effectively in a wider variety of
  situations than reversal film. Reversal film
  requires excellent lighting to create a clear
  picture. Negative film, on the other hand,
• can capture more
• details from
• shadows and
• darker areas.

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