Common 50 foot reel
of Regular 8mm film.
The hole in the center of a reel of Regular 8 film is smaller than the hole in the center of a Super 8 reel.
of Regular 8mm film.
The hole in the center of a reel of Regular 8 film is smaller than the hole in the center of a Super 8 reel.
FILM TO DVD CONVERSION CHART
8mm FILM REEL SIZES
IDENTIFY YOUR FILM TYPE
|
REEL SIZE
|
8mm FILM | SUPER 8mm |
|
50 feet - 3" Film Reel
|
3:45 min. | 3:10 min. |
| 100 feet- 4" Film Reel | 7:30 min. | 6:20 min. |
| 200 feet - 5" Film Reel | 15:00 min. | 12:40 min. |
| 300 feet - 6" Film Reel | 22:50 min. | 18:80 min. |
| 400 feet - 7" Film Reel | 30:00 min. | 25:20 min. |
Regular/Normal 8 and Super 8 film are
both 8mm wide.
The film's sprocket holes determine the film type. The sprocket holes in Regular 8mm film are larger and almost square, whereas the holes in Super 8mm are elongated.
All sound film is identified by the red stripe along the edge of the film.
At this time currently do not transfer SOUND 8mm or SOUND Super 8 film. All sound film that is submitted will be transferred as silent film unless music is added.
both 8mm wide.
The film's sprocket holes determine the film type. The sprocket holes in Regular 8mm film are larger and almost square, whereas the holes in Super 8mm are elongated.
All sound film is identified by the red stripe along the edge of the film.
At this time currently do not transfer SOUND 8mm or SOUND Super 8 film. All sound film that is submitted will be transferred as silent film unless music is added.
Sound
Sound
Silent
Regular 8mm Film
(a.k.a. 8mm, Normal 8, or Double 8 Film)
(a.k.a. 8mm, Normal 8, or Double 8 Film)
Sound
Sound
Silent
Super 8mm Film
3" Reel
This reel is three inches in diameter and contains 50 feet of 8mm or super8 film.
4" Reel
This reel is four inches in diameter and contains 100 feet of 8mm or super8 film.
5" Reel
This reel is five inches in diameter and contains 200 feet of 8mm or super8 film.
6" Reel
This reel is six inches in diameter and
contains 300 feet of 8mm or super8 film.
contains 300 feet of 8mm or super8 film.
7" Reel
This reel is seven inches in diameter and contains 400 feet of 8mm or super8 film.
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