[Frameworks] MovieStuff Retro 8 Film Scanner

[Nicholas Kovats]

Is that actually a serious question? Roger cannot keep up with demand. He
and the owners hangout on the Filmshooting forum. Very detailed threads.

On Wednesday, August 20, 2014, <ben.weinstein at mindspring.com> wrote:

> Actually I take that back; does anyone have one of these in america at all?
>
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> Anyone have one of these things in the NYC area?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Alex Balkam
> Sent: Aug 20, 2014 9:57 AM
> To: frameworks at jonasmekasfilms.com
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> Subject: [Frameworks] MovieStuff Retro 8 Film Scanner
>
> Hey Frameworks -
>
>  Not sure if this product has been covered yet on the list. Figured I
> would see if anyone out there has experience (positive or negative) with
> this item:
>
>  http://www.moviestuff.tv/
>  http://www.moviestuff.tv/moviestuff_home.html
>
>  The Moviestuff 'Retro 8' Film Scanner for Super 8 (there are also
> versions for 9.5 and 16).
>
>  It looks cool... albeit the resolution seems to be potentially too low
> for some applications. I have found 720 to sometimes be a flattering
> resolution for Super 8 as it can roll off the grain a bit, but I don't
> think it is ideal for all applications. Personally I really want that
> grain. I do like the idea of having a coffee while this unit transfers my
> Super 8 film on my kitchen table in 4.5 mins though.
>
>  What do we all think?
>
>
>  Alex Balkam
>  looker at pictures
>
>
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