Apologies to Sony
Written: Mar 31 '07 (Updated Apr 01 '07)
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Pros: It's a Sony
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| tawb's Full Review: Sony CCD-TRV138 Hi-8 Analog Camcorder |
I was too harsh on Sony's TRV 138. The problem was in the old H--8 tapes. Especially the 120-minute tapes. With a life expectancy of 12-15 years, tapes do not hold up very good to replay 10 years later. Although the 60-minute tapes fared better; They played longer before breaking.
When I took the cassette apart and tried to unroll the tape from the spool by hand, they still broke. Patches of mildew could be seen on the roll. The edges appeared worn along the edges. Even after wiping the mildew off and putting it in the freezer overnight to remove moisture. The tape still broke when manually unrolling it. Must think of a more gentle unrolling procedure. Will experiment more.
Since I have the new TRV, I think I'll just buy new tape and start using it. It doesn't have a "S-Video" output. I think Sony makes a more expensive Hi-8 that does.
Still, when buying Hi-8, buyer beware. That goes for all VideoCams that use tape. Unless you burn them to disc soon after filling up a tape. You'll save on the cost of constantly buying tape also.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 236
Recommended for: Home and Families - Keep Memories of Family Vacations
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