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8 mm film

A family of narrow-gauge motion-picture formats using film approximately eight millimetres wide.

Also known as: Regular 8

Reviewed

A family of narrow-gauge motion-picture formats using film approximately eight millimetres wide.

Use cases

  • Identify Regular 8 versus Super 8 before choosing camera, cartridge, perforation, processing, or scanner.

Setup

  • Confirm the intended use, inspect the equipment, and coordinate placement with the responsible department.

Safety notes

  • Use only within manufacturer ratings and the production safety plan.

In practice

Identify Regular 8 versus Super 8 before choosing camera, cartridge, perforation, processing, or scanner.

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