7 Things You Need To Know About Microfilm

[@shecreative]

1. There are different types of microfilm/microform (microfiche, microfilm, aperture cards). 2. Microfilm can last 500 years (if stored properly)! 3. Microfilm can deteriorate & decay. 4. Microfilm can be scanned into digital images. 5. Microfilm is still being created today. 6. Microfilm is unchangeable. 7. Microfilm was invented in 1839!

[@ssential]

Another great video! Thank you!

[@thedigitalimagingchannel]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@zviadmelkadze2065]

as you mentioned, there are still organizations that want microfilm for their recordkeeping. Most of the ones that are getting microfilm are doing it because of regulation or statute (such as a state requirement to have an eye-readable copy of the records). could you list some organizations (mainly National Archives) who are doing this and also links to regulations (or countries with such regulations) if possible. thank you.

[@thedigitalimagingchannel]

Hi there, thanks for your comment. Here's a page that lists record-keeping for each state that you might find useful: bmiimaging.com/document-retention-best-practices/

[@sriramjairam2605]

Thankyou sir that was a great informative video.

[@thedigitalimagingchannel]

Thank you for the kind words and we're glad you got some useful information!

[@canaanatkinson7830]

OF course once again.

[@WedgePee]

The US census returns were microfilmed about 1949. These were used by the Social Security Administration to validate hundreds of supercentenarian cases in the US around 2003. It was a great idea, but some false cases such as Lucy Hannah (1875?/1895-1993) slipped through.

[@robmcgowan351]

I just bought a used Canon PC80 Microfilm Reader labeled as "broken" on auction. It could be a bad projector bulb, or the printer may need a new ink cartridge. I have bought used ones in the past to strip the optics. I will attempt to fix this one and maybe I will resell it or maybe I will begin a microfilm scanning service. I have not seen it yet, but I bid a buck and with tax and fees, the total was $1.20. I have to drive 60 miles round trip to pick it up. Thank you for posting "7 Things..."

[@thedigitalimagingchannel]

You're welcome, Rob. Hope the PC80 works out and we're glad you enjoy our videos!

[@mabuchikyouma7674]

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