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

    Good news: Kodak's new firmware download page is up and running now! After entering my serial number, I was able to download the correct firmware for my device. Interestingly, the file appears to be 100% identical to the firmware that Kodak support sent me a few weeks ago. Mike
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    Modding the Kodak Reels 8mm Film Digitizer (Firmware Hack)

    Short update: It looks like Kodak has responded to my request and has now provided a new firmware update page on their website. After entering the serial number, you should get the correct firmware file for your device. This is big news! (y) Edit: The site won't let me click the submit-button...
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    Modding the Kodak Reels 8mm Film Digitizer (Firmware Hack)

    Hmmm that's strange. On my EU-device (from Amazon Germany) I'm able to play all recordings with higher bitrate directly on the device. Yesterday I've scanned three 8-10 minute films. Each file was at around 1.3-1.8 GB in size and played without any issues or stuttering. Just curious: can you...
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    Modding the Kodak Reels 8mm Film Digitizer (Firmware Hack)

    I was able to modify the new firmware for EU models according to your guide to a bitrate of 16420 kBit/s and it works fine on my filmscanner. My link now includes the unmodified firmware and the modified firmware (default resolution, higher bitrate). I'm going to scan a full 15 minute Super 8...
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    Modding the Kodak Reels 8mm Film Digitizer (Firmware Hack)

    Hi all! I'm also from the EU and my Kodak Reels filmscanner showed the same symthoms as with other EU-models after flashing the modified firmware. The interesting thing here is: I knew flashing to the modified firmware will mess up my screen. Thats why I've first tried to flash the latest...