Can I copy my films to video/dvd?
A variable speed control will generally be required to copy films to video. This control will allow you to slow down or speed up the fps (frames per second) in order to eliminate the black frame lines and flicker from the recorded video image. Beware, some silent projectors have a limited speed range that may not be suitable to copy your films. Some sound projectors also do not have the range required to copy sound or silent films correctly. Ironically, some that only offer 18 or 24 fps can sometimes copy films well. This is because original factory settings in the projector have changed over time and the unit may now operate at a speed that allows films to be copied with a quality image. What is a good brand of projector? This question is a tough one as dozens of companies produced Super 8 projectors. Some offered over 20 models alone from bargain basement economy units to those that could run film to 100’s of people in an auditorium. Some of the major brands are Elmo, Bell & Howell,
