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      • Videotape Transfer – VHS, Betamax, Camcorder Tapes, etc.
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      • CD, DVD, BLU-RAY and USB Duplication Services
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Tips and Tricks

  • 10 Tips for Shooting Better Video
  • 1998 Sony Handycam HandyGuide with introduction to Digital Mavica
  • USB Flash Drive
    Backup Your Flash Drive!
  • Break Out The Tabs
  • Camcorder Tape Adapters
  • Ejecting Video8 tape from a dead Sony CCD-F201 using 6V
  • History of the VHS-C Videotape, the JVC GR-C1 Camcorder, and “Back To The Future” Product Placement
  • How a sliding record protect tab works on a Sony VHS-C camcorder tape
  • How to get tape out of dead VHS-C camcorder
  • Keeping Up With Data Rot – 3/1/2009
  • Killing mold on videotapes with the Ultra Violet Inactivation Chamber (UVIC)
  • Label Your Tapes and Memory Cards
  • Rescuing VHS-C tape from a VHS adapter with corroded 2001 AA battery
  • Saving tape from Panasonic PV-L779D VHS-C camcorder with no power supply
  • Sloppy VHS videotape to DVD conversion by Legacybox and why DDVF is better
Video8, Hi8, and Digital8 all used the same physic Video8, Hi8, and Digital8 all used the same physical tapes.  The signal recorded was determined by the camcorder.  When capturing we use the appropriate deck to get the best transfer.  The process for the older analog vs the newer digital is much different and lower-quality transfer houses don’t differentiate.  Get them done properly the first time!  #Video8 #Hi8 #Digital8
Common videotape formats on display in our lobby. Common videotape formats on display in our lobby.  You can explore VHS, Betamax, Betacam, Umatic and various camcorder formats.  #pleasetouchmuseum #videotape #videotapes #video #vhs betamax betacam umatic minidv video8 dvcam
Repairing audio cassette from 1971. Very common f Repairing audio cassette from 1971.  Very common for these older cassettes to separate where the tape is attached to the leader.  Relatively easy repair that we anticipate with older cassette tapes.  Transferring  to CD & USB so she can share with her high school classmates.  #audio #audiocassettes #digitizing
It is nice when customers give us a heads up on br It is nice when customers give us a heads up on broken tapes!  #audio #cassettes
The Sony Mavica MVC-FD73 digital camera was releas The Sony Mavica MVC-FD73 digital camera was released in 1999.  It recorded 0.3-megapixel images to 3.5-inch floppy disks.  Low quality images but we were able to retrieve a few hundred precious family photos for this customer.  #digital #photography #floppydisk
Setting up a standard definition streaming/recordi Setting up a standard definition streaming/recording setup for that 1990s/2000s look.  Upscaled to 1080p60.  This is peak 2002 with the Canon GL2 and the Panasonic AG-MX70 mixer.  We’ll be doing some livestreams soon with a mix of 1980s - current camcorders.  Still pulling out some of our old gear as well as acquiring some “new to us” equipment.  #video #vintage #videoproduction
Vince turns 50 in 8 days!! JVC introduced the VHS Vince turns 50 in 8 days!! JVC introduced the VHS format on September 9, 1976.  Happy Birthday Vince! 🎉 #vhs #videotape
Setting up a standard definition streaming/recordi Setting up a standard definition streaming/recording setup for that 1990s/2000s look.  Upscaled to 1080p60.  This is peak 2002 with the Canon GL2 and the Panasonic AG-MX70 mixer.  We’ll be doing some livestreams soon with a mix of 1980s - current camcorders.  Still pulling out some of our old gear as well as acquiring some “new to us” equipment.  #video #vintage #videoproduction
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Delaware Digital Video Factory is Delaware’s largest independent consumer video transfer and duplication facility. Our Wilmington retail location brings technology previously available only to businesses and professionals to the home video enthusiast.

All work is performed on site (we do not outsource). Your original materials are handled with the utmost care and returned at the completion of the job.

  • Sloppy VHS videotape to DVD conversion by Legacybox and why DDVF is better
  • 1998 Sony Handycam HandyGuide with introduction to Digital Mavica
  • How a sliding record protect tab works on a Sony VHS-C camcorder tape
  • Slow winding Video8 videotape

1709 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19803

Tel: 302-TV-TAPES (888-2737)

Text: 302-404-0242 (tap to text)

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