Editing Super 8 film (section)

=== Double Super 8 ===
[[File:Meopta_A8G_gate.jpg|right|thumb|255px|Meopta A8G: Double 8 gate and advancement mechanism]]
[[File:Meopta_A8G_Supra_gate.jpg|right|thumb|255px|Meopta A8G Supra: Double Super&nbsp;8 gate and advancement mechanism of a camera of nearly identical build]]
Double Super 8 film (commonly abbreviated as DS8 or DS&nbsp;8) is a 16&nbsp;mm wide film but has Super&nbsp;8 size sprockets.

;Double Super 8 for amateurs:
In amateur DS8 cameras, the film is used in the same way as standard [[8&nbsp;mm film]] in that the film is run through the camera twice, exposing one side on each pass. During processing, the film is split down the middle, and the two pieces spliced together to produce a single strip for projection in a Super&nbsp;8 projector.

The advantages of this system are the possibility of higher frame rates and rewinding film for double exposures or crossfades, which were very difficult or impossible with the super&nbsp;8 film cartridges but possible with cameras using film spools. Since the film doesn't follow a diagonal path through the stacked spools of the super&nbsp;8 cassette, the pin-registration of DS8 is considered to be superior to that of Super&nbsp;8 film, and so picture stability is better.

Also, camera manufacturers could use models already in production for double 8&nbsp;mm film by enlarging the gate and slightly modifying the advancement mechanism for the use with Double Super&nbsp;8 film (see comparison pictures in this segment).

;Double Super 8 for film-makers:
DS8 can also be used as an alternative film stock in modified 16&nbsp;mm cameras and projectors, which allows for larger image sizes due to the narrower super&nbsp;8 sprockets. Some of the formats taking advantage of this are Max DS8 and Ultra DS8.<ref>[https://www.pro8mm.com/blogs/blog/introducing-the-new-ektachrome-in-double-super-8-film Reviving Double Super 8 Film].</ref>