Seven years is a long time in the film industry. Most product lines will see more than one generational shift within such a time frame. Evolutions take place and revolutions might occur. This isn’t quite the case for the mysterious Kodak Super 8, a camera announced back In 2016 and yet to be available for purchase. Kodak has recently launched a preorder (of sorts) for its eternally developed Super 8 camera. The dedicated website lets you sign up to purchase the camera sometime in the future. It also specifies its most notable abilities, accessories included, with some sample footage. At this point, it’s hard to say anything decisive about the chances of the Kodak Super 8 ever seeing the light of retail, but at least there’s still some spark of life to cling to. A different kind of hybrid – what is the Kodak Super 8 camera exactly? Some aspects have changed since its 2016 announcement, but most core features remain. The Kodak Super 8 is an analog Super 8 camera with a digital twist. It uses 50ft cartridges of Super 8 film as its only visual recording medium. Omitting the audio channel on the Super 8 film, the camera uses an extended 14:9 gate, allowing for an 11% larger image than traditional S8 cameras. On the initial model, audio was recorded on a separate SD card. The camera supported an included mic that could detach from the top handle, vacating a 3.5mm jack that would then be used by...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 23 November, 2023