Questions for Converting 8mm film

[TomJ]

A family member asked me if I could help figure out how to convert old 8mm film to dvd. I have done some looking into the subject and still have a bit to learn. My goal is to preserve quality as much as possible in the conversion. But I am still trying to figure out:

Is some affordable freeze frame type equipment out there?

A there any members who have done this before and any tips would be helpful.

Do any members do this in the Michigan area?

[TomJ]

thanks for all the input so far. I have 2300 ft most of it is good footage. there are a couple that seem over/underexposed in spots and I am hoping to be able to adjust the brightness somehow. Can this be done with telecine equipment? Walgreens actually said $26 for a dvd, but no footage amount and they send it out. The telecine idea sounds good I was looking for a better option but not finding it for less than $350 and thats just a bit out of budget right now. I'm trying to find a relative with a good cam corder to try taping from the screen but no luck yet. tried with my phone and web cam but it didn't turn out well.