Using double perforated 16mm stock in a double 8 camera?

Jmn95 · Aug 26, 2018

I have a Bolex camera made for double 8 film, which is basically 16mm with two images per frame, since double 8 is only made by a few companies but double perforated 16mm stock is widely sold, is there any way that I can use this in that camera?

AgX · Aug 26, 2018

No.
Double-8 does not only mean two rows of holes like those at double-perforated 16mm film, but also twice the number of holes per row.

"Using double perforated 16mm stock in a double 8 camera?"
The other way round would work, using Double-8 stock in a 16mm camera.

Jmn95 · Aug 26, 2018

AgX said:
No.
Double-8 does not only mean two rows of holes like those at double-perforated 16mm film, but also twice the number of holes per row.

"Using double perforated 16mm stock in a double 8 camera?"
The other way round would work, using Double-8 stock in a 16mm camera.

Ah that’s disappointing thank you.

guangong · Aug 27, 2018

I shoot 16 mm and Super 8, but I have seen sources for Double perforated film for regular 8 film. I don’t remember who, but you should be able to find a dealer through the Internet. There debate still rages about which is sharper...Super 8 with plastic cassette and larger frame or regular 8 with smaller frame but with camera pressure plate.

removed account4 · Aug 27, 2018

i used to get my double 8 and 16 from prep film
but it seems he doesn't do that anymore
there used to be a meta directory ( 8mm )
through fortune city but that's gone and
found here: http://www.geocities.ws/meta8mm/
its kind of old but you might find
some info on john schwind ( https://www.buy8mmfilm.com )
have fun !
john

AgX · Aug 27, 2018

Double-8 film is offered still, but the OP experienced double-perforated 16mm film as offerd cheaper and without hassle. That is why he hoped he could use that instead.

Using double perforated 16mm stock in a double 8 camera?

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