8mm & Super 8 Reels to Digital MovieMaker Film Sanner Converter, Pro Film Digitizer Machine with 2.4″ LCD, Convert 3 inch and 5 inch 8mm Super 8 Film reels into 1080P Digital Videos,with 32 GB SD Card
Keep Your Old Memories Alive
This film scanner can digitize your old film into MP4 files. Scan 3†and 5†film reels quickly and easily at 1080P/20 fps. (Please note: This device scans video only, no sound.)
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Scan video at 1080P/20 fpsswing up the arm to mont reel, push down the arm for storage purpose. Converts 8 and Super 8 movies into MPEG-4 (MP4) digital movie files at 1080P/20 fps. | Convert Film to Digital EasilySimply mount your 3 or 5-inch film reel, insert a memory card, choose your settings and start scanning your super 8/8mm film frame-by-frame to create a digital MP4 movie file. | Multiple Viewing and sharing OptionsPlayback your scanned video on the built-in 2.4″ LCD screen or view on a TV/monitor via the included TV cable. Besides, you can also edit the digital MP4 movie file and upload to the internet or burn to DVD’s. |
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| Resolution | 1080P(1440*1080 20fps) | 5 mega pixels | 14 Megapixels/22 Megapixels | 22 mega pixels | 22 mega pixels |
| Display | Color 2.4〞TFT LCD | Color 2.4〞TFT LCD | Color 2.4〞TFT LCD | Tilt-Up 3.5″ Large LCD | Tilt-Up 3.5″ Large LCD |
| Supported film/negative types | 8mm and Super 8 Movie | 35mm Film,Negative &Slide | 35mm/135, 110, 126Kpk and super 8 films | 135mm, 126, 110, Super 8, 8mm | 135mm, 126, 110, Super 8, 8mm |
| WiFi Wireless Connection | ✓ | ||||
| TV-OUT | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scan Method | Video | Single photo | Single photo | Single photo | Single photo |
| Weight: | 2.28 kg |
| Dimensions: | 33.2 x 22.8 x 14.5 cm; 2.28 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Mersoco |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Mersoco |
The 8mm film scanner is easy to set up and use but some films are a problem. The smaller reels work well but some of the longer reels suffer from a lot of jerking that means you have to abandon the recording. Just have to keep trying.
I inherited my parents’ collection of 8mm films which they had taken in the 1960s and I have been hoping to find a machine which would enable me to convert them to digital. This is it and it has done the job for me. It isn’t exactly cheap but the old family films are invaluable to me and I feel that I have got reasonable value for money. You need to be patient, and find out by trial and error how to achieve the best results as the manual is basic. It is worth investigating the videos which users have posted online for guidance, but I have still found that my own experience of using the kit has been essential to arrive at the best results. I am still looking for the ideal software to assist with editing, but Shotcut is free to download and has helped improve the quality of the digital output from the Wolverine digitiser.
A great piece of tool. I have been converting 80 year old films and am astounded by the results and the ease of operation.
I say again, better quality than professional transfers or “film off the wall” home transfers. Slow, but easy to do. Please read the instructions carefully. Not cheap, but if you want to transfer hours of film then good value for money.
I am scanning family holiday 8mm cine films. When scanning the monitor/viewer seems over bright but is perfectly exposed on playback.
Although not wishing to take your expectations too high bearingin mind how small the original image is, I must say I was agreeably surprised at the quality. It was great to bring back those lovely image for the family.
I successfully and easily resurrected over 40 cin films from the late 50s onwards and uploaded to YouTube for my family to enjoy. It’s been a great success and the quality is way better than the original whilst maintaining that cin feel.
It hasn’t always been straightforward but inevitably this can be fiddly when dealing with such fragile source material. Make sure you fit the film through all three clips correctly and it works well, allowing for occasional film jamming but that isn’t the fault of the machine.
Easy to use and produces a good video. Is allowing us to see films that we have not seen in decades.
Arrived in perfect condition and as described.
Interestingly there is a typo on the cover of the “user manua(l)” which at first felt suspicious, but the rest turned out to be as described.
Glad I bought it.
Had to buy a new 7 inch take up reel, the description says it can copy from 7 inch (and I had a few to do) but it only came with a 5 inch take up reel. Not the easiest to set up, the diagram printed on the side does not actually represent the way the film actually travels, and the two WHITE guide tags are in fact BLACK! Also, if you want to rewind the film back onto the original reel the same way it was at the start, you must DISREGARD the instructions, and place the film to the BACK, not the front as the instructions say.
Otherwise, has done what I needed and digitised my 8mm films as required, Picture quality is as good as the old film can provide I guess. Now I just need to get my head around the editing software.
I ordered another one and it works beautifully (once you get to grips with it). Loading the film into the scanning gate is a bit fiddly but ok once you get the hang of it, and the various tools like frame width and alignment work very well.
In addition you will almost certainly need a film splicer and adhesive because old splices and damaged sprocket holes can be problematical. These can be found readily second hand on line. I was very lucky and got a really nice Dixons Pyramid unit and a bottle of Kodak liquid adhesive.
Be warned, I did not leave the unit running unattended simply because of possible problems caused by the films (quite old) themselves which had damaged sprocket holes and breakages, however one complete 7″ reel did go through flawlessly.
The results are adequate but obviously won’t be HD due to the limitations of the films and cameras used, but Super 8mm are very definitely better than Standard 8mm.
You will also probably want to edit the resulting files (mp4), so an additional video editor is a likely requirement.
All in all I was very impressed with what this relatively cheap unit was capable of and have no hesitation in recommending it.
A lot seems to be down to the film itself as I’ve got great results from some, and yet other films which appear to be exactly the same type and format struggle to give a stable image. The frames can get stuck for no apparent reason which leads me to think that the sprocket mechanism is not well made and for a few pounds more the manufacturer could have produced a better device to give more reliable and consistent results.
For me it’s worked best with standard8 film and less reliably with super8. Having said that 80% of the super8 film I’ve put through it has come out well, with other films giving good results after a 2nd or 3rd attempt at capturing them and some just not working well at all. I did make sure to fully wind and rewind the films before starting the copying process to avoid any drag caused by films left tightly wound onto their spools for the last 40 years.
Overall this is a good device which I wish was better, but the enjoyment of memories from a lifetime ago are worth the effort to recover them.
As far as converting what I have done thus far, the default exposure settings have been optimal. Hopefully all of the films that I still have to do are just as simple. A fully automated machine, Frame-by-Frame Digitising for HD Conversion – Converts 8mm and Super 8 movies into MPEG-4 (MP4) digital movie files at 1080P/ 30 fps.
This is compatible with my pc and supports video transfer straight to it. That means you are able to backup or save the scanned video very easily. Then you’ll be able to playback the scanned video with the built-in full colour LCD screen or directly project onto your television with the included video out TV cables.
All in all the unit is very easy to use and the output image is pretty good. Quality of the output image does depend on the quality of the film to be converted. For the purpose of preserving home movies, this did a great job. I converted a few film and it all went well. It takes about 30min to convert 3 min of film, do don’t expect it to be instant.
Copying a standard 8 or super 8 silent film is not a quick process. A full 5″ spool of film takes about 80mins to scan – once the film is laced correctly. The quality of the captured image is reasonably good, considering the age of some of the films – with no apparent ‘hot spots’ or flaring. Perhaps at a later stage if the image is blown up onto a large TV or with the use of a projector, the result may prove a trifle disappointing.
If the SD card that has captured the images is processed on a movie editing suite either on a PC or MAC, it is possible to reduce the running speed of the film to its proper speed of 16fps or 18fps.
I was initially a bit startled at the display counter reading when first switched on, as it showed a reading of 00092 (and not zero). However, I gather from a kind customer, that this number is something to do with ‘post build testing’. Let’s hope so!
Certain sections of the instruction booklet tend to be ambiguous and open to misinterpretation – so be careful! The worst example is in re-winding the film after scanning. If you press the ‘OK’ button in the incorrect sequence, then the scanner starts recording again (albeit nothing at all) and the counter increases to the next number!! (although the film does re-wind, but not very quickly)
The machine is not very heavy, so care is needed when lacing up film, as there is a tendency for the machine to tilt forward slightly; but everything is quite stable when scanning.
Certainly recommended, despite the aforementioned reservations.
It’s so easy to use and the quality is fantastic! Really impressed and very happy with this purchase!
I like this machine which I consider well built, simple to use with good menu options easy to understand allows fine tuning of image, exposure, positioning and zoom in capability.
I have run both single reels of 3 minutes super 8 and 3 minutes 40 second 8 plus my 8 inch spliced reel of 24 minutes and ran through with ease without interruption across splices, feed was consistent.
Machine stays cool.
The image produced in MP4 to memory card is good and compared to a family member who had their cine film professionally converted I feel the image this machine produced is around 40/50% better.
A little experimentation with the menu options produced the best image by increasing exposure, positioning and slight zoom of image.
I then used my video editing software, a market leader well known brand beginning with CB, which further enhanced the image to a good standard almost equal to modern digital film.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this machine for home use. If you have a lot of cine films like our family makes financial sense to buy rather than use a company to convert with the added benefit you protect your precious films.
It should be noted this machine does make a certain amount of acceptable mechanical noise as the film feeds through and each 3 minute clip takes around 30 minutes to convert. These two points do not detract, I consider this machine excellent for family use to convert our precious memories and preserve for future generations.
I will be producing DVD’s and digital files for all family members to have.
Unit is very simple and easy to operate, it’s menu very user friendly.
Best way to invest once and avoid paying for others to convert my films. Now I can do whenever I want and how many I want. Even can start evening some extra cash for helping others with converting.
Overall very nice converter which very simple and easy to use, no extra complicated process. So far very happy with quality and conversions picture colours.
La numrisation d’un film de 3min30 va prendre peu prs 30 minutes. Le processus est simple, on met la bobine de film gauche, on slectionne le format du film (8 mm ou Super 8), et on lance la numrisation aprs avoir recadr l’image grce aux paramtres et l’cran prsent sur l’appareil.
Personnellement je laisse tomber les films dans une boite, je n’utilise pas la partie qui rembobine le film droite, a permet d’viter les petits sauts d’images.
La qualit de la numrisation est trs bonne, c’est un grand plaisir que de pouvoir visionner nouveau ces souvenirs de famille.
I’m now at the point that additional capacity was needed.
This one is much the same as my previous model, it converts the film straight onto an SD card which i can then upload onto my PC for additional improvements or just a straight digital conversion. It comes with the SD card which is perfectly fine for use, i’ve had no corruption issues so far, and it includes a small screen where you can playback the video directly on the scanner.
As a tip, what i’ve done is add on the option to have the files sent digitally to people as most now prefer this than a physical copy, cheaper for me and for them.
Overall, it’s a workhorse and i couldn’t be without it now.
Hace una semana me qued la versin de bobinas pequeas de esta misma marca. Lo tuve que devolver ya que el
foco de la imagen perda calidad de la mitad hacia la izquierda. Encargu de nuevo la misma marca, pero en versin de bobinas grandes, que es este articulo de esta misma pgina que est en Amazon desde 31 de enero de 2021.
He esta probando este producto durante 7 das, del 7 al 14 de febrero, y si bien este si enfoca bien, los dos primeros das funcionaba mas o menos bien, pero a partir de tercer da, empez a atascarse en films de super8 sin empalmes. Adems un problema que ya tiene de origen es que la imagen no es estable. En la mquina que devolv de bobinas pequeas, la imagen era totalmente estable, lo que permita la edicin sin tener que procesar su estabilizacin a posteriori. Este problema, lo soluciono en el momento de la edicin, le aplico estabilizacin y la imagen vuelve a quedar estable, Pero, el problema de origen existe con este tembleque que efecta la digitalizacin, lo que indica que algo falla. Otra cosa que he observado, es que si bien el brazo que arrastra la bobina permite un mayor tamao, cuando le pongo bobinas mayores de 60, el engranaje patina y efecta unos ruidos de los dientes de arrastre que horrorizan al mas pintado. Tambin, me he conformado con no pasar de 60, e ir cortando las pelculas largas. Pero lo que si no puedo solucionar es que pelculas sin empalmes y sin pista sonora aadida, a los pocos minutos empiece a engancharse y tienes que parar la digitalizacin. Esto es inadmisible, no pido que sea un producto de alta calidad, ya que para el precio que tiene bastante que hace. Si quieres un digitalizador de super8 de calidad, tienes que estar dispuesto a gastarte, cerda de 10 mil euros, y no es este el caso. Pero si pido, un mnimo de calidad. La imagen no es perfecta, da mucho grano, es solo para dejar constancia de esos films y no perderlos para siempre. Con que funcione mnimamente, ya me conformo.
Les he escrito durante la semana a la casa, y me han contestado diciendo que el producto debe estar ‘roto’, que me ponga en contacto con Amazon para su devolucin. Y esto acabo de hacer. En marcha la devolucin va Celeritas.
Adems, cuando estrene la maquina, esta venia ya con mas de 200 digitalizaciones realizadas, lo que indica que es un producto ya usado y devuelto, cuando yo he pagado por uno de nuevo.
Acabo de encargar una sustitucin del producto, a ver si este funciona mejor. Ya dejar de nuevo opinin de la nueva maquina dentro de unos das. A ver si ahora tenemos mas suerte. He ledo comentarios de gente que le funciona perfectamente, y llevan mas de 10 horas digitalizadas.
Edito: 21/02/2021
He recibido la maquina nueva, y la he probado 5 dias.
De momento, las digitalizaciones han mejorado. Tiene algo mas de definicin y los fotogramas no quedan con tanto grano.
Un problema que si he descubierto:
Con la maquina en frio, empiezo un escaneo de una bobina de 120 metros. A los 60 metros, al llenarse la bobina original que viene con el equipo, paro el escaneo, corto la pelcula, y coloco una bobina vaca de recogida para seguir con los 60 metros restantes. Sigo con el trabajo hasta finalizar la cinta.
Los primera bobina, queda bien, pero la segunda, las imgenes empiezan a temblar lateralmente, en la zona superior e inferior del fotograma, como si quisiera romperse la imagen. A pesar de editar el video y procesarlo con un buen estabilizador, soluciono el bailoteo en vertical, pero no este en horizontal. He repetido este proceso con esta misma cinta, 5 veces con resultados parecidos. Al da siguiente coloco otra cinta tambin de unos 120 metros, y me ocurre lo mismo, esos 6o metros, que mas o menos son unas 2 horas, quedan bien, pero a la que cambio de bobina esa segunda parte, vuelve el tembleque en horizontal.
Deduzco que los componentes deben de calentarse y el comportamiento, tanto del engranaje de arrastre de la cinta que desplaza un cuadro, como el de arrastre de la bobina de recogida se deben ver alterados. Le tengo puesto un pequeo ventilador de ordenador en una de las rejillas traseras, que va aspirando el aire y realmente, noto que la carcasa de la maquina sigue fra al cabo de dos horas, pero a nivel de mecnica no debe ser as.
Escribo esto, y he decidido que maana repetir el proceso, pero entra cambio de bobinas, hare una pausa de un mnimo de 2 horas, a ver si logro que se enfre todo y esa segunda parte quede bien.
Seguir informando.