9.5mm Cine Film Transfer

9.5mm Cine Film to MP4 and AVI digital files

Transfer, copy and conversion of Super 8, Standard 8mm, 16mm and 9.5mm cine film to MP4 and AVI digital files Digital File Formats. for home editing.

This type of film was developed in the early 1900s, reaching a peak with consumers in the 1930s.

It offered the public a relative cheap way to make home movies. The film was played back on the hugely popular Pathescope projectors

9.5mm Cine Capture

Thanks to the huge leaps in scanning technology over the last 10 years, we can bring your our highest quality 9.5 cine transfers at our cheapest ever prices.

9.5mm cine film transfer system.

• No damage to fragile cine film
• No sprockets mean no damage to film
• No gears mean no damage to film
• Film transported via capstan tension
• LED lamp produces no heat
• Transports film under capstan tension
• No gears or sprockets to damage film
• Contrast and sharpness enhancement
• SD and HD output options

The Process

9.5mm AVI Files

High-quality AVI files for 9.5mm cine projects

For editing, restoration or archival work, your 9.5mm film can be delivered as AVI instead of the smaller MP4 viewing version.

AVI footage needs more storage, and we can confirm the required drive capacity once we know the reel lengths.

Editable Files

Film Identification

9.5mm cine film is very easy to identify as it has sprocket holes in between every frame which are in the centre of the film.

Another clue to the identification of the film is that it measures 9.5mm across. Brand names include Pathe, Pathescope and Pathex.

Identification Guide

Reel Running Times

• 3" diameter - 50ft, 2 minutes
• 5" diameter - 200ft, 8 minutes
• 7" diameter - 400ft, 15 minutes
• 9" diameter - 800ft, 30 minutes
• 12" diameter - 1200ft, 45 minutes

Please note that running times are approximate as they depend on the frame rate.

Cine 9.5mm Prices

9.5mm cine transfer start at just £40 per reel. 9.5mm films are normally done within two weeks. However, if you have a deadline, please let us know - we know we can beat it.

You will be charged by the amount of cine footage you give us, so don't worry if the cine reels do not look completely full.

For full details of 9.5mm cine cost download our PDF price guide.

PDF Cine Prices

Cleaning

All cine film that comes into our studios is assessed for damage and cleanliness, FREE OF CHARGE.

On occasion, cine film comes in smelling of vinegar - Vinegar Syndrome, or may be badly affected with mould and mildew. If this happens, we will contact you to discuss the options.

Cine Film Cleaning