udson Microimaging meets or exceeds ANSI/AIIM standards for archival quality microfilm. We use Kodak silver halide film, 16mm 2.5 mil (215'), 16mm 4 mil (100'), or 35mm (100'). The majority of our conversion work is done on planetary cameras to enhance image clarity, but rotary cameras are also available.

Specialized rotary cameras can film unburst computer printout or other continuous form documents. We have the ability to handle various document sizes from engineering drawings to check size.

Our available microfilm formats include: Roll film, M-style cartridges, microfiche jackets, and aperture cards. Hudson Microimaging has developed a database software program to use as part of an automated microfilm retrieval system. Each frame contains an electronic signal to identify location on the microfilm roll. Whatever a client's specific retrieval requirements may be, Hudson Microimaging can customize the database. Sequential frame numbering is an alternative method of identifying filmed images, to facilitate retrieval.

While documents are with us for conversion, they are a mere phone call away. Our recall center is available 7/24/365 to retrieve and return source documents, relay information via telephone, fax, or e-mail. Confidential secure destruction of the paper documents after microfilming is available.

Diazo duplicates are created as a high quality, durable use copy. Silver duplicate copies are also available.

Hybrid solutions combining the 500-year life expectancy of microfilm with the access advantages of digital imagery are available. Documents can be microfilmed, the microfilm then digitized and the images output to CD-ROM, DVD, or other electronic media.

If the information is already in digital format, Hudson Microimaging can provide output to microfilm, either 16mm or 35mm, thereby creating a disaster recovery or records retention copy in an analog format.