Now the era of digital cameras has taken over, but that
doesn't mean the analog and the film have been abandoned just like that. As the
proof, the blockbuster movies such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens and
Interstellar still used the Kodak-film. Yes, Kodak doesn't give up in producing
the film, and the company wants to bring the film back!
Kodak brings back the Kodak Super 8 camera. It's been 50
years since the Super 8 original was introduced for the first time, and Kodak
is now preparing to launch a new version of the Super 8 with a technology that
has been adapted to the modern generation.
Digital does have its own advantages, as well as the analog.
So, why don't unite both of them?
That's the idea of the new Kodak Super 8, its form is still
similar to the old version, there is a leather grip at the top, but there's
also stand grip under the camera so user can grip it like a pistol. This camera
is also using the film cartridge of Super 8 as it used to be.
Nevertheless, the new Kodak Super 8 is made using
high-quality materials. Kodak trusts the renowned designer Yves Behar to create
a product that looks retro, but at the same time also feels very modern.
So what is the digitization form we can see in the new Kodak
Super 8? Kodak Super 8 brings 3.5-inch viewfinder that can be tilted to help
user to organize the composition. Then in the top of the camera you can see a
facing forward microphone just like its 6 mm Ricoh lens - or the optional 6-48
mm zoom lens.
Kodak also gives attention to the digital connectivity
aspect; behind the Kodak Super 8 you will find the SD card slot, HDMI and USB
ports. The new Kodak Super 8 can be charged by using a USB cable and adapter just
like a smartphone or tablet.
But the interesting thing is how Kodak wants all people;
both professionals and consumers in general, can innovate by using Kodak Super
8. Whenever the user has finished the recording, he/she can send the film
cartridge to Kodak. Furthermore, Kodak will process it into a digital copy and
also the standard 8 mm film roll, and send it back to the user.
The new Kodak Super 8 is scheduled to go on sale in autumn
this year.