Super 16
AKA
16 mm Type W
Era
1969–
Format
analog
Developed by
Rune Ericson
(Max) Capacity
1.66:1
Size
16mm
Perforations
1 (one side)
Frame size picture area
12.52 mm × 7.41 mm
Fun facts
- This was an adaptation of the 1.66 aspect ratio ("Paramount format") for 16 mm film
- This version of 16mm uses one-sided perforation to have space for a wider image
- There is no Super 16mm projector, so playing back this format means making special customizations or enlarging to 35mm
