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Super 8/8mm Film Scanner

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Product Review (submitted on June 10, 2021):

I have now scanned several reels of regular 8 (8mm) movie film. Mostly 5 inch reels and so far one 7 inch reel. This machine will do exactly as it is designed to do and that is transfer your old movie memories to digital. I have had no issues with scanning any of the films. I would recommend sitting with the machine as it does its thing, as bad splices can bind up and you will have to help the machine get past the splice. The small screen on the unit allows you to see what is being scanned. I left the settings for exposure, frame adjust and sharpness at default. You will want to ensure that your film is sitting under the 2 white tabs located under the film door, If the film is not properly seated it will run through the machine and scan but your scan will be jumpy and you may not notice it until you view your scan on a TV or computer. The end product that is your digital movie is only as good as the film you are working with, and how you placed the film under the film door.All in all I am pleased with this unit and how it is performing so far . I have not scanned any Super 8 film as of yet however can see no reason why it will not perform as well with those films.