Digitizing super 8 film yourself

· Martin Cracauer · Aug. 12, 2026, 10:24 p.m.
DIY Electronics Film Digitization Raspberry Pi OpenCV
Summary
This blog post discusses the challenges and DIY solutions for digitizing super 8 film, shifting from traditional projectors to a unique setup using a Raspberry Pi and a microscope lens. The author shares their experience adapting existing projects, programming for image processing, and reflecting on the nostalgic content of the films being digitized.
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