Digitizing super 8 film yourself

212 · Martin Cracauer · Aug. 12, 2026, 10:24 p.m.
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.