16mm film

[BoeingDiesel]

Does anyone have any experience in having old reels of film converted to digital? I have two cans of 16mm with sound from March 1972 that haven't been run through a projector for at least 36 years. I've talked with two companies that said they can do it but a lot depends on the condition of the film, etc. I remember splicing them a couple times from breakage. I had forgotten these until I was rummaging through some boxes and there they were. I'd really like to preserve these for our children and future gens' and a little walk down memory lane.

thanks gregg

 

[DRAG DIESEL]

I have vast experience in all types of media conversion. How many feet of film do you want converted?

 

[BoeingDiesel]

I have vast experience in all types of media conversion. How many feet of film do you want converted?

Since posting this I've found three more cans. The cans are about 6" in diameter and I have no idea what the footage is per can. Also, my wife reminded me we have 8MM in another box from the 50's and 60' sixties as well as a lot of VHS tapes. Man, it's amazing the stuff you can collect in 50 years. I found a company that will do the conversion but a lot depends on the condition of the film, etc and to say the least it's going to be expensive, but worth it.
thanks

 

[Yo Hoot]

I have an 8mm black and white smoker..... no kidding. From the 60's at least. It was my wife's dads LOL

 

[AnonEd]

FWIW BD my 6-inch reels (when full) of Super8 were about 300 feet, maybe 20 minutes each, all spliced from the 5-foot 3-inch rolls. I'm just guessing that 16mm might be thicker, hence less footage on the reel.

 

[BoeingDiesel]

FWIW BD my 6-inch reels (when full) of Super8 were about 300 feet, maybe 20 minutes each, all spliced from the 5-foot 3-inch rolls. I'm just guessing that 16mm might be thicker, hence less footage on the reel.

That sounds fair. I have been told the real issue is the age of the film and the initial handling is important, so don't mess with it and send it to the professional.
I'm hoping that one film in particular is in one of those cans. It has a special value to me.

 

[DRAG DIESEL]

I have heard the companies like "legacy box" are awful. I need a good winter project, I'd be willing to do it for you. If you're concerned about the film stability the only way to do it will be to scan each frame by hand. It will take some time, but will be worth it in the end. My film scanner does up to 35mm @ 5 frames per min. I can furnish you with finished digital footage at 4k. DM me, I'll send you my contact info if you want to proceed.

 

[BoeingDiesel]

Thanks for the offer DD, but already committed a company in hollyweird that specializes in this. I appreciate it.