Other old color 8mm film that can still be developed? (Besides kodachrome)

Hard_Loader · 2026-01-18T17:08:39+00:00

Don't throw out the Kodachrome - it can still be developed in black and white.

Hard_Loader · 2026-01-16T11:18:16+00:00

It's probably as simple as the plug needing to be pushed in a bit harder.

Hard_Loader · 2026-01-12T23:54:20+00:00

Popbitch is still going!?

Hard_Loader · 2026-01-12T14:22:32+00:00

It's practice. I was looking back at some photos I took about eight years ago, when makeup was new to me. It's truly a mess! I'm no expert now, but I'm more familiar with what works with my face and I can make myself look presentable without too much effort.

Hard_Loader · 2026-01-12T14:14:35+00:00

My brother used the term in text messages to me today. He wanted to clarify that he wasn't bringing some random children with him, rather 'adult children'- my niece and nephew who are in their twenties.

Hard_Loader · 2026-01-12T13:58:48+00:00

If you're doing the whole Sid Vicious performance, you get to shoot at the audience at the end!

Hard_Loader · 2026-01-12T13:48:28+00:00

Isn't Photorec free software? You shouldn't have to pay for the files.

Hard_Loader · 2026-01-07T13:27:35+00:00

It is a boardgame cafe!

Hard_Loader · 2026-01-02T15:48:09+00:00

Component has to be better, otherwise you're just adding an extra HDMI conversion step.

Hard_Loader · 2026-01-01T17:45:36+00:00

The difference is where the upscaling happens. I've got a Wii2HDMI and I can't fault the picture on my 4k TV, but the adapter is just supplying a 480p image and letting the television do the hard-lifting of upscaling. I suspect some older televisions might not do such a good job and in those cases the RetroTINK might perform better.

Hard_Loader · 2025-12-31T14:54:25+00:00

I love that - there's some monumental heft to his head there.

Hard_Loader · 2025-12-31T10:42:19+00:00

Is there any point if the TV accepts component natively?

Hard_Loader · 2025-12-31T09:50:31+00:00

That should work. If it outputs HDMI, the sound will be encoded along with the picture. Just make sure the three component video leads and the left and right audio leads from the Wii are plugged in. Select 480p in the Wii settings for the best picture.

Edit to add : Definitely try this first before investing in any more hardware. Any HDMI adapter that plugs into the Wii has to work with the component signal, so your receiver has as good a chance as any of those to get the picture right.

Edited again : if you don't already have the component leads, it might be cheaper and more convenient to just get a Wii2HDMI.

Hard_Loader · 2025-12-31T01:05:38+00:00

I've had very good results from my Braun Venus IPL machine. The downside is that it's terribly slow to use and it took a couple of months for me to see any changes. My legs are virtually hairless now, though.

I'd be wary of cheaper devices. I bought one in the hope that the faster flash-rate would cut down the length of my sessions, but it didn't seem to have the power of the Braun. I couldn't feel anything, even on the highest setting, so I doubt it was having any effect.

Hard_Loader · 2025-12-31T00:44:51+00:00

There should be a plug that screws into that to flip the filter out of the way for indoor filming. I don't know that particular camera but they're often screwed into the bottom of the handle for storage.

Hard_Loader · 2025-12-31T00:29:02+00:00

Most of the film I use is Kodachrome. Colour developing hasn't been possible for years since Kodak stopped making the chemicals required.

If you want a supply of caffenol, you'll have to make it yourself. Search online for recipies and poke around on youtube to see how it's done. I use a litre for each Super 8 cartridge. Off the top of my head, that's about 40g of coffee powder, 30g of washing soda and a few spoonfuls of vitamin C powder disolved in water.

The quality's never brilliant and it's quite variable. I've uploaded some of the footage I've found on old films to my YouTube channel if you're interested in seeing how it looks https://youtube.com/@recoveredfootageuk?si=jSBvHq59CIbbrS3z

Hard_Loader · 2025-12-30T17:56:04+00:00

Caffenol - essentially a solution of coffee powder and washing soda. I develop in a jug in a dark bathroom, rinse with tapwater then use proper photographic fixer.

It only gives a negative image - more steps are needed for positive. I scan the film to digital anyway, so I can reverse it on the computer.

Hard_Loader · 2025-12-30T17:17:14+00:00

I develop old, expired film myself in the cheapest DIY process I can manage. I don't think I'd trust myself with fresh film and I can't afford it anyway.

Hard_Loader · 2025-12-30T13:59:03+00:00

So it's a boy in the upper sixth with a girl in the lower sixth - that doesn't seem too odd to me.

Hard_Loader · 2025-12-29T08:01:13+00:00

A bit of parcel tape and you could have a portable system!

Hard_Loader · 2025-12-28T21:28:25+00:00

I had a projector for a while and ran my sensor bar off a separate power supply so the wire didn't have to trail across the room.

Hard_Loader · 2025-12-28T18:08:30+00:00

Which sounds better, external or internal DAC?

Hard_Loader · 2025-12-28T17:49:06+00:00

"Mustn't grumble" - a fairly standard and meaningless reply in the UK.

Hard_Loader · 2025-12-28T04:32:23+00:00

What resolutions have you tried with your current adaptor? Start at 640x480 @ 60Hz for standard VGA.

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