Q. Can I still get film for my Standard 8mm camera and
where can I get it developed?
Q. What kind of cine camera should I buy for serious filming?
Q. Should I choose Standard 8 or Super 8?
A. Super 8 film comes in a very easy
to load cartridge. The cameras are mostly battery driven and almost
always have a zoom lens fitted. Most also have built in exposure meters.
The film cannot be wound back (at least not very far) for double exposure
work.
Standard 8 cameras are often clockwork (you
don't have to worry about batteries but you can't film for as long in
one take.) The film is 16mm wide and is run through the camera twice
and then split down the middle during processing. Standard 8 film can
be wound back easily in the camera for double exposure effects.
For a more detailed comparison see The differences
between the two formats.
Q. How can I transer my 8mm film to video tape?