SINGLE8 FILM

Single8 film was introduced onto the market in 1965 by Fuji film.  For a more complete understanding of the history of the format, follow the links on this page, or use a search engine on the internet.

Single8 has always had an enthusiastic following, similar to users of Super8, it has a similar frame area and boasts image stability that can sometimes plague the odd Super8 cartridge.  Between Super8 and Single8 there are a few differences, but by and large both format types capture amazing footage, and in the right hands can enable a keen film maker to create stunning images on film.

Single8 films that are currently available:

Fujichrome R25N colour daylight film ASA 25

Retro-X Black & White ASA 200

Cinevia 50D colour ASA 50

Cinevia T64 colour ASA 64 Tungsten

Cinevia 100D colour ASA 100 Daylight

Retro8 Velvia ASA 64T Tungsten

Retro8 Aviphot ASA 200 Daylight

Retro8 Astia ASA 100F Daylight

Note: Always check websites for updated services and costs.

All the above films are reversal.  A feature of Single8 film is that it can be projected and telecined on the same equipment used for Super8 film.


SINGLE8 SALES &

PROCESSING

RETRO ENTERPRISES

RETRO ENTERPRISES (FACEBOOK)

Japanese company offering budget film packs, individual film sales, and processing of Single8 film.  Also offers magnetic striping

SUPER8 REVERSAL LAB

A Dutch company specialising in Super8 and Single8 sales and film developing.


 WEBSITES OF INTEREST

SUPER8.COM

Great listing of current available films.

MIKES CAMS

A very informative site covering Single8 cameras and associated technology.

SINGLE8 BLOG

Interesting Japanese Single8 blog, great information

SINGLE8 WIKIPEDIA

great starting point for information about the format, it's history, and the many big screen films that used Single8 film

"RETURN OF ULTRAMAN"

youtube video of a twenty six minute parody film shot on Single8 in 1983.  

FLICKR-THE SINGLE8 POOL

Photography group sharing Single8 images

ALL MY CAMERAS

A blog from Sydney film maker about their foray

into Single8 film.


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