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Plain-English guides to old tapes, cine film, photos and slides, and how to keep your digitised family memories safe. Written by the Photo Revivals team.

Stacks of old cine film reels in metal cans

Is Your Cine Film Deteriorating?

October 20, 2026

Old cine film smells of vinegar or looks pink? Four signs your Super 8 or 8mm home movies are decaying, and what to do before it’s too late.

Hands examining a strip of cine film unwound from metal film reels

Standard 8, Super 8 or 16mm? How to Tell What’s in the Box

September 24, 2026

Found a box of old film reels? How to tell Standard 8, Super 8, 16mm and 9.5mm apart in minutes, with no projector needed.