The microfilm as a medium for long term preservation is still alive. Especially in archives the microfilm is part of the strategies. But also libraries are using microfilm until today – although it’s not a user-friendly media type and the access to information is very limited and uncomfortable. Examples of the German State Archives and from other countries show these strategies. Standards for microfilming are settled and well accepted. In the digital long term preservation standards are missing. The presentation will give an overview of ››Current status of analogous Long Term Preservation (examples, standards, tendencies) ››Current status of digital long term preservation (examples, tools, standards, tendencies) ››Analogous equipment ››Risk management ››Cost comparison digital vs. analogous ››Resume and practical hints