Microfilm Services

The Microfilm department at Copydata offers a complete range of services. Being one of the ever decreasing number of microfilm bureaus in the UK, we see it as our responsibility to keep this specialist service available despite many bureaus turning to digital only. Our full range of equipment is capable of producing extremely high quality microfilm imagery.

Our main Microfilm Services include, but are not limited to:
	16mm Microfilm Capture (upto A3 documents, with blip and / or frame number if required )
	35mm Microfilm Capture (for drawings, plans etc upto A0)
	35mm Book / Manuscript Microfilm Capture (with optional frame numbering)
	Certificated Microfilm Capture (to prove integrity of the film)
	Microfilm Conversion to Digital Image Formats
	Diazo Duplication of Microfilm Rolls or Fiche
	Silver Duplication of Microfilm Rolls
	Microfilm Finishing Services (jacket, cartridge & aperture card loading, labelling etc)

The Benefits of Microfilming

Although capturing documents digitally gives you a huge amount of flexibility, there are still many benefits to be gained from archiving your data onto microfilm. The main benefit is that Microfilm is 'future proof'. The Microfilm format is unaffected by advances or changes in digital formats or technology. All you need to read data from a microfilm image is a lense and a light source. And what with microfilm now boasting a 500 year lifespan, you can be reassured of your archives permanence. Once captured onto film, your imagery can be converted to digital format at any point, giving you the flexibility of the digital archive as well as the unsurpassed permanence of Microfilm.

Microfilm Quality

We pride ourselves in the quality of our Microfilm, and so every step is taken to ensure a high quality micro image. Cameras and equipment are cleaned regularly. Resolution, Desity & Methylene Blue Tests are performed at regular intervals. Films are checked thoroughly on microfilm lightboxes and readers. All our processes conform to the latest quality standards.

Resolution & Density Checks

We check every part of the film image to make sure it is sharp at the required resolutions. Density readings are taken and recorded for each film processed to detect processing errors.

Methylene Blue Tests

Methylene Blue tests are required to provide evidence of archival standard. The test measures the amount of residual thiosuphate remaining on the film after processing. If chemicals are left on the film after processing, the longevity of the film can be seriously compromised. Passing this test ensures longevity and archival permanence. These tests are performed and verified by an independent laboratory.