The following 8mm film works in older Double aka Regular 8mm movie cameras that use a 25ft spool. Cameras include Bell and Howell, Bolex, Revere etc. 1930's - 1968. Double 8mm cameras were discontinued with the introduction of the Super 8mm Camera. However, we are a speciality retailer and carry these films produced by Kodak and exclusively packaged for our company to use in these cameras. Kodak does not directly sell these films to customers, we are the sole authorized internet distribution company.

You would be suprised how good the image looks when projected. You can buy a camera and a projector for very little on Ebay. It looks better than DV and is great for music videos and documentaries when properly transfered.

For those not familiar with the format, the film looks like 16mm but has twice the number of perforations. The operator threads the film according to the camera instructions or using plain common sense. When Side A is threaded and completely exposed the operator then flips over the spool to side B. Once both sides are exposed the film is then split down the middle and placed on a reel for exhibition at the lab. Cinechrome aka Kodachrome can be processed by your local WALMART for $4.88 if you decide not to use the Kodachrome mailer provided for quality Kodak Premium Processing. Just make certain to write down the desciption printed on the film label in the place for special instructions. Please note that black and white films can be processed at FRANKLIN FILM LABS for a reasonable price and EKTRACHROME E6 (CINECOLOR) can be processed at PREP FILM. We find that the CINECHROME is our most popular film stock.

CineColor 125/EKTACHROME VNF 7240 A medium high-speed Color Reversal ASA 125 Tunsgten/ASA 80 Daylight w/85B filter COLOR Reversal filmstock. Available on 25ft & 100ft (BOLEX H-8) daylight camera spools. This new film has moderate-speed (ASA 125) with good sharpness and moderate grain. Its high speed makes it a good choice for low or available light situations. Independent laboratory processing is required for this film. Balanced for Tungsten light or Daylight with an "85" filter*. NOTE: When used in bright sunlight, care must be taken to avoid overexposing this film due to its high speed. *For critical use, an 85B filter will provide slightly better color correction. For most purposes, this is not necessary, and the camera's built-in filter will suffice.
TRI X BLACK & WHITE: This is a high-speed black-and-white Panchromatic film. It is characterized by good sharpness, moderate grain, and excellent tonal reproduction. As with the Plus-X above, there is a slight difference in ASA based upon the type of lighting - without the filter, Daylight ASA is 200, Tungsten ASA is 160. Daylight ASA with the filter is 125. NOTE: When used in bright sunlight, care must be taken to avoid overexposing this film due to high speed.

SUPER 8MM:KODACHROME 40A 50ft Super 8mm cartridge This is a low speed (ASA 40) color film with excellent sharpness and micro-fine grain. It is the ideal choice for the finest possible images where there is sufficient light. When the "85" filter is used for Daylight, the speed is ASA 25. Proven Archival qualities.
KODAK Vision 200T The remarkable sharpness and exceptionally fine grain of this tungsten-balanced film set it apart from other medium-speed products. It features all the color, contrast, and latitude filmmakers have come to expect from the family of KODAK Motion Picture Products. EI 200 (Tungsten) EI 125 w/85 Filter (Daylight) NOTE: The above Item is a COLOR NEGATIVE FILM Color Reversal Films:
EKTACHROME VNF 7240 This new film has moderate-speed (ASA 125) with good sharpness and moderate grain. Its high speed makes it a good choice for low or available light situations. Independent laboratory processing is required for this film. Balanced for Tungsten light or Daylight with an "85" filter*. NOTE: When used in bright sunlight, care must be taken to avoid overexposing this film due to its high speed. *For critical use, an 85B filter will provide slightly better color correction. For most purposes, this is not necessary, and the camera's built-in filter will suffice.
Tri-X Reversal This is a high-speed black-and-white Panchromatic film. It is characterized by good sharpness, moderate grain, and excellent tonal reproduction. As with the Plus-X above, there is a slight difference in ASA based upon the type of lighting - without the filter, Daylight ASA is 200, Tungsten ASA is 160. Daylight ASA with the filter is 125. NOTE: When used in bright sunlight, care must be taken to avoid overexposing this film due to high speed. Note: Some independent laboratories offer "Push" Processing for Ektachrome VNF 7240 and the black-and-white films. Push Processing raises the effective ASA values for these films with some loss in image quality. Contact your laboratory for more information.

DOUBLE 8MM CINECHROME 25 DAYLIGHT BALANCED This is a low speed (ASA250) color film with excellent sharpness and micro-fine grain. It is the ideal choice for the finest possible images where there is sufficient light. The speed is ASA 25. Proven Archival qualities.
PLUS-X Reversal This is a low-speed black-and-white Panchromatic film. It is characterized by excellent sharpness, fine grain and good tonal reproduction. If exposed without the built-in filter, the film has a daylight ASA of 50. In Tungsten light, again without filter, the ASA is 40, due to the difference in spectral quality of the light. With the filter in place in Daylight, the ASA becomes 32. (Automatic cameras will usually expose this film as ASA 25 with the filter, at ASA 40 without the filter, which is satisfactory).
FOMAPAN 100ASA Reversal This is an amazing medium speed black-and-white Panchromatic film. It is characterized by excellent sharpness, fine grain and great tonal reproduction, amazing highlights and high silver content. If exposed without the built-in filter, the film has a daylight ASA of 100. In Tungsten light, again without filter, the ASA is 70, due to the difference in spectral quality of the light. With the filter in place in Daylight, the ASA becomes 50.
CineX50 A fine-grained Black & White Reversal film ASA 50 filmstock for use in Daylight or Artificial light (with enough illumination. Available on 25ft & 100ft (BOLEX H-8) daylight camera spools. This is a low-speed black-and-white Panchromatic film. It is characterized by excellent sharpness, fine grain and good tonal reproduction. If exposed without the built-in filter, the film has a daylight ASA of 50. In Tungsten light, again without filter, the ASA is 40, due to the difference in spectral quality of the light. With the filter in place in Daylight, the ASA becomes 32. (Automatic cameras will usually expose this film as ASA 25 with the filter, at ASA 40 without the filter, which is satisfactory).
 

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