Single-8 is a motion picturefilm format introduced by Fujifilm of Japan in 1965 as an alternative to the KodakSuper 8 format. The company Konan (that developed the Konan-16 subminiature camera) claims in its history page to have developed the Single-8 system in 1959.[1]
Cartridge of Single 8 film
Although never as popular internationally as Super 8, the format continued to live in parallel. As of 2023, Fuji is no longer manufacturing Single-8 film.[2] The last 2 film stocks to cease production were Fujichrome R25N, a Daylight BalancedFilmstock, in 2012, and Fujichrome RT200N, which was Tungsten Balanced(3400K) for indoor filming, in 2010.[2]
Although the film is thinner, the other dimensions of Single-8 such as the sprocket holes and sound track are the same as Super 8. Single-8 can be projected in Super 8 projectors and vice versa. Single-8 comes pre-loaded in B-shaped cartridges, with two separate spools unlike the coaxial system of Super 8. As a result, Single-8 film offered unlimited rewind, whereas Super 8 rewind was limited to several seconds and relied on there being sufficient empty space within the cartridge for the rewound film to pile up inside.
The Single 8 cartridge was designed to use the camera's film gate to hold the film in place during exposure. This contrasted with the Kodak system which had a plastic pressure plate built into the cartridge. It was widely believed by Single 8 enthusiasts that this would offer superior film positioning, but the reality was that Super 8's plastic pressure plate could be moulded with far smaller tolerance than Single 8's metal version could be machined.
It has a polyester base that is thinner than the Kodak films, so splicing the two formats together in a finished film may require adjustment of the projector's focus at the join.
Although never as popular internationally as Super 8, the format continued to live in parallel. As of early 2007, Fuji still manufactures two versions of Single-8 film. Fujichrome R25N is Daylight BalancedFilmstock, while Fujichrome RT200N is Tungsten Balanced(3400K) for indoor filming. The Sound Film brand is no longer made, although a magnetic sound stripe can be added to the film after processing. This option is chosen whenever sending the exposed film to Fuji in Japan. In addition to Fuji's own film, black and white film is available from Japanese company Retro Enterprises. This Single-8 black & white reversal film, named Retro X, is of ASA/ISO 200 and is manufactured in Germany.
Although Fujifilm has stopped exportation of Single-8 Film to other countries, individual companies in the United States and Europe import the filmstock independently. Single-8 is readily available in its home country of Japan where even used cameras can reach high prices in online auctions on Yahoo! Japan. A used Fujica ZC1000, the top-of-the-line Single-8 camera, can fetch prices upwards to 250,000 Japanese yen (approx $2900). Daicon Film of Japan (now Gainax) produced a series of well-known tokusatsu films in the 1980s using Single-8 film, some of which are now available on DVD.
Processing Single-8 FilmEdit
Fuji's Single-8 developing process is not the same as Process EM-26, but is similar. There is more involved in the removal of the remjet antihalation backing than the now long discontinued Kodak Ektachrome Process EM-26 films. The color chemistry, while close, is slightly different, particularly the Color Developer.[citation needed]
It was often recommended to send Fuji Single-8 film to Fujifilm in Japan for processing, however processing ended in 2013.[2]
Commercial sites offering filmstock and processingEdit
Super8 Reversal Lab Netherlands, a company selling most Single-8 films and processing some stocks
Retro Enterprises, in Tokyo, Japan - source Single-8 (and other format) films and processing
August 25, 2023
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Single 8 news newspapers books scholar JSTOR December 2017 Learn how and when to remove this template message Single 8 is a motion picture film format introduced by Fujifilm of Japan in 1965 as an alternative to the Kodak Super 8 format The company Konan that developed the Konan 16 subminiature camera claims in its history page to have developed the Single 8 system in 1959 1 Cartridge of Single 8 filmAlthough never as popular internationally as Super 8 the format continued to live in parallel As of 2023 Fuji is no longer manufacturing Single 8 film 2 The last 2 film stocks to cease production were Fujichrome R25N a Daylight Balanced Filmstock in 2012 and Fujichrome RT200N which was Tungsten Balanced 3400K for indoor filming in 2010 2 Contents 1 Details 2 Processing Single 8 Film 3 See also 4 References 5 External links 5 1 General 5 2 Commercial sites offering filmstock and processingDetails EditAlthough the film is thinner the other dimensions of Single 8 such as the sprocket holes and sound track are the same as Super 8 Single 8 can be projected in Super 8 projectors and vice versa Single 8 comes pre loaded in B shaped cartridges with two separate spools unlike the coaxial system of Super 8 As a result Single 8 film offered unlimited rewind whereas Super 8 rewind was limited to several seconds and relied on there being sufficient empty space within the cartridge for the rewound film to pile up inside The Single 8 cartridge was designed to use the camera s film gate to hold the film in place during exposure This contrasted with the Kodak system which had a plastic pressure plate built into the cartridge It was widely believed by Single 8 enthusiasts that this would offer superior film positioning but the reality was that Super 8 s plastic pressure plate could be moulded with far smaller tolerance than Single 8 s metal version could be machined It has a polyester base that is thinner than the Kodak films so splicing the two formats together in a finished film may require adjustment of the projector s focus at the join Although never as popular internationally as Super 8 the format continued to live in parallel As of early 2007 Fuji still manufactures two versions of Single 8 film Fujichrome R25N is Daylight Balanced Filmstock while Fujichrome RT200N is Tungsten Balanced 3400K for indoor filming The Sound Film brand is no longer made although a magnetic sound stripe can be added to the film after processing This option is chosen whenever sending the exposed film to Fuji in Japan In addition to Fuji s own film black and white film is available from Japanese company Retro Enterprises This Single 8 black amp white reversal film named Retro X is of ASA ISO 200 and is manufactured in Germany Although Fujifilm has stopped exportation of Single 8 Film to other countries individual companies in the United States and Europe import the filmstock independently Single 8 is readily available in its home country of Japan where even used cameras can reach high prices in online auctions on Yahoo Japan A used Fujica ZC1000 the top of the line Single 8 camera can fetch prices upwards to 250 000 Japanese yen approx 2900 Daicon Film of Japan now Gainax produced a series of well known tokusatsu films in the 1980s using Single 8 film some of which are now available on DVD Processing Single 8 Film EditFuji s Single 8 developing process is not the same as Process EM 26 but is similar There is more involved in the removal of the remjet antihalation backing than the now long discontinued Kodak Ektachrome Process EM 26 films The color chemistry while close is slightly different particularly the Color Developer citation needed It was often recommended to send Fuji Single 8 film to Fujifilm in Japan for processing however processing ended in 2013 2 See also EditList of film formatsReferences Edit Kanon History Konon com Archived from the original on 2006 11 11 Retrieved 2006 11 12 a b c Fuji Announces The End of Single 8 Movie Film Retro Thing Retrieved 2023 04 03 External links EditGeneral Edit American website providing Single 8 info and manuals Wayback Machine copy Film formats history Info on Return of Ultraman movie shot in Single 8 with a Fujica ZC1000 camera Japanese only Wayback Machine copy Commercial sites offering filmstock and processing Edit Super8 Reversal Lab Netherlands a company selling most Single 8 films and processing some stocks Retro Enterprises in Tokyo Japan source Single 8 and other format films and processing Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Single 8 amp oldid 1148075958, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
