Kodak Has Made a Digital Super 8 Camera That Records on Actual Film

Kodak goes old school in a new collaboration with Yves Béhar, an industrial designer and current COO of tech company Jawbone. Reinvigorating the iconic Super 8 camera, Kodak introduces a modern update that offers features such as an integrated microphone, digital viewfinder, and plenty of connectivity options such as USB cable and SD slots. Originally released in 1965 by Kodak, the platform was launched as a motion picture film format that improved upon its preceding “Double” or “Regular” 8-millimeter home movie editions.

Far from abandoning its roots, however, the new Super 8 model will shoot on actual film cartridges. As reported by the Wall Street Journal, Kodak chief Jeff Clarke has divulged that the film will cost between $50-75 USD per cartridge and the camera itself has an anticipated price tag of $400-750 USD. Once you are ready to process the film, you will have two options for media output: either as digital copies or 8-millimeter film compatible with a projector. Although details are still sparse regarding exact pricing, Kodak has announced that we can expect a release date this coming fall. Stay tuned for further updates.