Andy Pabst

Initially, Super 8 film was a silent medium. At some point there was a sound component, with a magnetic audio strip on the film. This form is rather forgotten. As far as I know, there is no new sound super 8 film made, and no processing available for sound super 8 film. However, I'm not sure whether that means... a) Super 8mm sound film is un-processable... perhaps it can be processed, but you'll get a return with no sound strip b ) Sound Super 8mm cameras can use non-sound film and vise versa. c) Super 8mm projectors can play sound film and vise versa. As I said, I don't believe you can get new super 8mm film with a magnetic audio strip, part of the reason, I think, that you'll find seemingly cheap editing stations, sound super 8 cameras, etc. on ebay.

Ok. So Ektachrome 64T is out of the question. But any Tungston film with a 200 rating will work, such as "Vision2" (i.e. Tungston 200)? Can someone please explain to me why this is? From what i've read, it seems like the automatic shutter/light thingy (from my novice understanding of film) is configured for a particular light spectrum, so if you use a tunston rating outside this spectrum, it won't film properly. Or is it something else? I'm completely amateur, but I have used digital cameras quite a bit.

I just wanted to add that the filming conditions will be mostly indoors in a barn with lights, but it might be dimly lighting situations. thanks!

Hello, I've got a Minolta xl-400 super 8 camera and the instructions specify... "cartridges of type G color film having a film-speed rating of ASA 160 or of b&w or outdoor-indoor type A color film with daylight ratings of ASA 25 or 100 and tungsten ratings of ASA 40 or 160." According to my limited knowledge and research, that means I can't use any negative films like the supposedly awesome Kodak Vision2/Vision3 films or the only standard color reversal still made, Ektachrome 64T. Is that the case? Does this mean I cannot shoot any color films (still available) on this camera? What available film can I shoot with this camera? thanks so much, I wanted to finally use my camera to film a friends' wedding this October, I'm afraid I won't be able to!