PURCHASING SUPER8
NANOLAB Victoria, Australia. Sells four types Super8 film. Offers a broad range of services from developing, to film transfer Check frequently for stocks freshly imported. Ph. 0400 748 864
VANBAR Melbourne, Victoria. Several locations. Sells Super8 film, depending on supplies. Ph. (03) 9347 7788
Rewind Photo Lab Sydney & Woolongong. Sells Super8 film.
PROCESSING SUPER8
NANOLAB, Melbourne, Australia. Processes Colour and Black & White film. Ph. 0400 748 864
Reversal Cine Auckland, New Zealand. Processes Colour and Black & White film. Ph: NZ 021 053 1735
Rewind Photo Lab Sydney & Woolongong. Efficient and reliable lab, specialising in small format film, Super8 and 16mm. Offers a broad range of services from developing, to film transfer. Phone (02) 8041 7049
D.I.Y PROCESSING. This website offers clear instructions on building your own Super8 processing tank. Chemicals, E6 for Ektachrome films, can be purchased locally
TRANSFERRING SUPER8
DVD INFINITY-offers Frame by Frame transfer
Reversal Cine -New Zealand company offers professional transfers
NANOLAB-offers Frame by Frame transfer
Rewind Photo Lab -offers 2.5k scanning
VOICE-OVERS -Offers normal transfers, also transfers negative Super8 film at a cheap rate for small volume film makers
CINECLAIR PRODUCTIONS -Offers Aerial image telecine transfers, also transfers negative Super8 film
DISKBANK -Offers frame by frame transfer, either in Standard or High Definition.
WA DUPLICATION -Offers frame by frame transfer, either in Standard or High Definition.
DVIDEO A modern facility located in Wellington specialising in film transfer of 8mm and 16mm films using a wet gate, frame by frame optical system.
VIDEO STATION Uses Flashcan telecine for 16mm and 8mm films.
TRANSFER COMPARISONS
View a Youtube video below of Super8 stock transferred using the same Frame by Frame system, but by different companies.
The Super8 footage was sent to two Australian transfer houses, as I was keen to find the best quality transfer. Although the footage has been hastily assembled, the differences are quite stark. It pays to find out how particular transfer houses have set up their machinery, what colouring they do, framing, and focusing.
INTERNATIONAL SMALL FORMAT LABS
Note: With “package” deals, it is worth keeping in mind that many labs will insist on registered post or tracking couriers. This will add to the overall costs of the film, depending on your location, making local labs very close in overall price.
RETROLAB.EU Spain. Online lab offering a variety of services for Single8 and Super8 processing, including digital transfers. Please check website for an updated list of services and costs.
12 Rolls Super 8 (30 min at 24fps) Cost in 2022: $USD986.00
SPECTRA FILM & VIDEO, California, U.S.A. is one of many labs, sells colour and B&W super8 film, negative and reversal stocks. Purchase price often includes processing, which considering local retail costs of film and processing, is a very viable alternative. Also sell all-inclusive film packages which are very competitive. One such package is detailed below, bearing in mind, the cost is in US dollars.
12 Rolls Super 8 (30 min at 24fps) Cost in 2010: $USD659.00, Cost in 2014: $USD815.00, Cost in 2022: $USD1269.00
PRO8MM, California, U.S.A. Is one of many labs, sells colour and B&W super8 film, negative and reversal stocks. Purchase price often includes processing. Also sell all-inclusive film packages which are very competitive. One such package is detailed below, bearing in mind, the cost is in US dollars.
12 Rolls Super 8 (30 min at 24fps) Cost in 2010: $USD638.00, Cost in 2014: $USD1038.00, Cost in 2022: $USD1056.00
WIDESCREEN CENTER. London, UK. Is one of many labs, sells colour and B&W super8 film, negative and reversal stocks. Sells either individual cartridges, or all inclusive packages which are very competitive. One such package is detailed below, bearing in mind, the cost is in English Pounds.
12 Rolls Super 8 (30 min at 24fps) Cost in 2010: $UK624.00, Cost in 2014: $UK1058.00
DWAYNESPHOTO. Kansas, U.S.A. Is one of many labs, sells colour super8 film, Kodak 100D. Also sells 100D for regular8 cameras. Sells individual cartridges, but when ordering 6 at a time, freight costs are low. This means one can order, process, and transfer in the same lab, keeping costs very competitive. One such estimate is detailed below, bearing in mind, the cost is in American dollars.
12 Rolls Super 8 (30 min at 24fps) Final Cost: $USD224.00
ANDEC FILM. Berlin, Germany. Is one of many labs, sells colour and B&W super8 film, negative and reversal stocks. Sells either individual cartridges, or processing included on individual rolls packages. An example of one such package is detailed below, bearing in mind, the cost is in Euro dollars.
12 Rolls Super 8 E64 (30 min at 24fps) Cost in 2010: $EU570.00, Cost in 2014: $EU780.00, Cost in 2022: $EU1219.00
B&H PHOTO New York, United States. Is one of many photography businesses, sells colour and B&W super8 film and B&W Double8 film. Although B&H does not offer processing, they have a good reputation servicing the Super8 community.
12 Rolls Super8 100D (30 min at 24fps) Cost in 2011: $USD262.00, Cost in 2022: $USD972.00
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