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    Modding the Kodak Reels 8mm Film Digitizer (Firmware Hack)

    Sorry to hear about the troubles. Yes, Kodak was helpful via email and sent me another unit which just arrived today. They were out of stock for a while which delayed my order, but I'm extremely happy with Kodak customer service. I asked them for the correct firmware for my unit with the...
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    Modding the Kodak Reels 8mm Film Digitizer (Firmware Hack)

    Thanks @Mac84 and that's exactly what I did today. :) I'm hopeful they will be able to provide me the correct firmware for the version I have. Kodak Support was very helpful when I had another question/issue a few weeks ago, and I am optimistic they will come through on this issue too. I...
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    Modding the Kodak Reels 8mm Film Digitizer (Firmware Hack)

    Thanks again @Mac84 I just downloaded the firmware from the Kodak site using my serial number and then edited the resolution and bitrate based on some feedback from @dynaflash and loaded it to my Kodak Reels, however, I now have a display that is not working correctly. I see horizontal yellow...
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    Modding the Kodak Reels 8mm Film Digitizer (Firmware Hack)

    Thank you @dynaflash for sharing your updated settings. I decided to download the most recent firmware from Kodak website using my serial number, and then I made the edits you mentioned. Hopefully this minimizes the risk of issues. Please see the screenshot below. In my case, the firmware...
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    Modding the Kodak Reels 8mm Film Digitizer (Firmware Hack)

    Thanks @Mac84 I was able to get it a little better by reducing the sharpness to -2 or -1.5, but it still has the grainy artifact look that I didn't see with the Wolverine 720p model. I haven't modified the firmware yet. I'm wondering if my unit is "normal" or if there is something wrong...
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    Modding the Kodak Reels 8mm Film Digitizer (Firmware Hack)

    Wow! Thanks so much everyone, especially @Mac84 for finding a way to make the Kodak Reels better! I just joined this forum to say thanks and ask a question. I tried the Wolverine 720p scanner first and I thought it was "good enough", but it started jamming after 5 reels. I returned the...
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