FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

I have a box of old film. Can I transfer it to video?

Yes, we will happily transfer your old family movies in 8mm or Super8 film to VHS, DVD, BetaSP, you name it. We can even add titles and music if you want.

How do I know what kind of old film I have?

Compare your film to this illustration:

How many minutes are on my different sized reels?

A 3-inch, 8mm film reel, holds 50 feet of film. Most films were shot at 16 frames per second (fps) which gave approximately 3 minutes of running time. A 5-inch reel holds 200 feet of film or 12 minutes, and a 7-inch reel holds 400 feet of film or 24 minutes. These are estimates as higher frame rates produce shorter running times.