Film Stocks
The most commonly used film stocks were produced by Kodak. In particular, the 10 ASA Kodachrome colour reversal stock, with its distinctive colour rendition and fine grain, was closely associated with the format. Kodachrome II, rated at 25 ASA, was introduced in the early 1960s. Kodak continued to produce standard 8 mm film directly up until the early 1990s, although its 16mm stocks are still re-perforated and respooled by other companies. Other film stocks from different manufacturers, such as Agfa's Agfachrome, were also available.
Kodachrome's excellent archival qualities mean that old 8mm film can still appear remarkably fresh if stored in the correct conditions.
In 2012, the current supply of Standard 8mm (also known as Double Regular 8mm in the United States) is as follows:
- FOMA R-100 33 ft./10m ISO 100D/80T also in 100 ft./30.5m lengths
- CINE-CHROME 100D 25 ft., 100 ft.
- CINE-CHROME 50D 25 ft.
- CINE-X 100 7265 25 ft., 100 ft. (discontinued, but a supply still remains available)
- SUPER CINE-X 7266 25 ft.
Read more about this topic: Standard 8 Mm Film
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