8mm
AKA
(None)
Era
1932–
Format
analog
Developed by
Eastman Kodak
(Max) Capacity
1.32:1
Size
8mm
Perforations
1 (one side)
Frame size picture area
4.5 x 3.3mm
Fun facts
- This format was created to be a smaller, cheaper alternative to 16mm film
- Film in this format ran at 12, 15, 16, or 18 frames per second
- This format was designed to be silent but the ability to add sound was introduced in the 1960s
