Regular and Super 8 - Difference

[John Berman]

Hi
I recently acquired a Ilford Elmo FP-C project along with some films - I know the projector can run both Regular and Super 8 films, the films I have do not say if they are Regula or indeed Super 8 - is there an obvious way to tell the difference

Kind regards
John B

[Osi Osgood]

Regular 8 or standard 8mm, has the larger sprocket area.

[Maurice Leakey]

John
Click below, and you can see the difference between regular/standard 8 and Super 8.
8mm vs Super 8 Film, What’s the Difference? | DVD Your Memories

[Shane C. Collins]

And for a quick reference here's a nice chart showing the differences between the two. Also remember Regular 8 will be on a reel with a smaller opening in the center. A Super 8 reel will have a larger center hub. Although, people have been known to swap reels, so it pays to look at the film first, before deciding which format you're about to play.