Re: [LUG] Old films

There's lots of places that convert old films to DVD or AVI (e.g. Filmfix) - there's your digital file. Or, the cheaper way: project the film as normal and film it with a camcorder! Jack.

> Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:14:00 +0100
> From: barnaby@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [LUG] Old films
>
> Sorry if this a bit off topic.
>
> Having a clear out today and came across some old double-eight films.
> That was before super eight came out. So far I haven't come across the
> old projector, but when I do I am not sure if it will work. As for
> replacing the bulb if I need to .... !! Among others there is a film
> of my wedding. No video in those days.
>
> So is there anything I can do to enable me to view these on my
> computer? Any ideas gratefully received.
>
> Thanks
>
> Neil
>
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