mansfield holiday 8mm video camera

[mygrain]

Hey I just got a Mansfield holiday 8mm video camera to make stop motion animation and I was wondering if anyone here has any insight on this machine. My main concern is getting film on reel sizes to fit inside the cam. Luckily there was a roll of film still inside the camera when I got it (i wonder if it is still good enough to have processed) so there are two reels incase I have to re-roll the film.

Also does anyone have a fav place to get film and have it processed? or any tips on the animation process. THANKS!!