How Much 8mm Film do I Have?
Regular 8mm Film
Sprocket holes larger and located in the corners of the frame. Does not have sound.
Super 8mm Film
Sprocket holes smaller and located adjacent to the center of the film frame. Image area that is about 50% larger. May have sound.
Reel Size |
Length |
Regular 8mm (min.) |
Super 8mm (min.) |
| 3 inch reel | 50 feet | 3:20 minutes | 2:30 minutes |
| 5 inch reel | 200 feet | 13:20 minutes | 10:00 minutes |
| 7 inch reel | 400 feet | 26:40 minutes | 20:00 minutes |
| 9 ¼ inch reel | 600 feet | 40:00 minutes | 30:00 minutes |
| 10 ½ inch reel | 800 feet | 53:20 minutes | 40:00 minutes |
| 12 ¼ inch reel | 1200 feet | 80:00 minutes | 55:00 minutes |
| 13 11/16 inch reel | 1600 feet | 106:00 minutes | 82:00 minutes |
