Video Transfers
Transfer your video tapes sooner rather than later!
Analog tapes will eventually deteriorate and lose their recorded contents over time, resulting in a buildup of image noise and dropouts. Depending on storage conditions and the quality of the original recording, tapes may start to show signs of degradation.
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VHS |
Typically 30, 60, or 120 minute tapes. Depending on the recording mode - tapes can be longer.
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| 7 3/8 × 4 × 1" | ||
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VHS-C |
The longest tape available holds 40 minutes of video in SP mode and 120 minutes in LP mode.
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| 3 5/8 x 2 5/16 x 7/8" | ||
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Betamax |
Recording speeds and recording length vary.
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| 6 1/8 x 3 ¾ x 15/16" | ||
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Video8 |
Typically holds 120 minutes of video. Depending on the recording mode - tapes can be longer.
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| 3 11/16 x 2 7/16 x 9/16" | ||
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Hi8 |
Typically holds 120 minutes of video. Depending on the recording mode - tapes can be longer. Video8 equipment cannot play Hi8 recordings. All Hi8 equipment can record and play in the legacy Video8 format.
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| 3 11/16 x 2 7/16 x 9/16" | ||
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MiniDV (Digital Video) |
Typically MiniDV tapes hold 60 minutes of video in SP mode and 90 minutes in LP mode.
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| 2 9/16 x 1 7/8 x 7/16" | ||
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Audio Cassette |
Typically holds up to 30 or 45 minutes of audio per side. Some cassettes have 60 minutes of audio per side.
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| 4 x 2 1/2 x 0.15" | ||
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