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Mark Kligerman
Film Handler

Posts: 75
From: Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Registered: Jul 2014

posted August 20, 2014 01:47 PM

Silly question, but are 8mm reels designed to accommodate both Super 8 and Regular 8 film? Or does each gauge demand a specific reel?

Thanks in advance.

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Andrew Woodcock
Film God

Posts: 7477
From: Manchester Uk
Registered: Aug 2012

posted August 20, 2014 01:52 PM

Different sized hubs and spindles Mark, Super 8mm is around 5mm larger at least in diameter from memory. (It has been a very long time since I last handled any Standard 8mm prints ha ha.)

Ps no such thing as a "silly question" on here Mark!

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Maurice Leakey
Film God

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From: Bristol. United Kingdom
Registered: Oct 2007

posted August 20, 2014 02:53 PM

Spools will handle both Super 8 and standard (regular) 8 as regards width, however the centre hole is different on each.
A Super 8 spool can be used on both gauges, the large hole being plugged with a spool adapter when using on a standard 8 projector.
However, the reverse does not apply, i.e., the small centre hole of a standard 8 spool will only fit on a standard 8 projector.
If you still have any 1/4" recording tape their spools are the same centre hole of standard 8 spools and are interchangeable.

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Flavio Stabile
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Roma, Italia
Registered: Feb 2005

posted August 20, 2014 03:57 PM

I found this site very interesting...

http://www.filmfix.com/super-8-normal-8-spule-erkennung-format.asp?l=e

Flavio

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Andrew Woodcock
Film God

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From: Manchester Uk
Registered: Aug 2012

posted August 20, 2014 04:40 PM

Very informative and interesting post Flavio. Perfect for bringing Mark or any newby up to speed I would have thought. Nice find!

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Mark Kligerman
Film Handler

Posts: 75
From: Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Registered: Jul 2014

posted August 20, 2014 05:25 PM

Thanks very much everyone. This is very helpful. I purchased a regular 8 sound print recently and was concerned about using the take-up reel for my Super 8 movies.

I really appreciate the feedback.

best,
mark

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