[ale] OT: 8MM -> VCR?

[aaron]

On Monday 10 November 2003 13:20, Robert Coggins wrote:
> I would like to also make you aware that there are some models of the 
> Sony Digital 8 that will NOT play regular 8mm tapes.  Some will though.  
> Sorry I cannot remember which models can or can't
> Rob

Thanks for the info. All the Digital 8 cameras I've run accross so far have 
supported analog Hi-8 playback. I haven't shopped for a Digital 8 personally 
since most of the systems I need to exhange tapes with these days are DV.

peace
aaron

> Preston Boyington wrote:
> 
> > >
> > > I'd second the recommendation that she consider a Digital 8
> > > camcorder as a
> > > replacement. Digital 8 camcorders will play her analog Hi-8
> > > tapes just fine,
> > >
> >
> > I would like to add that perhaps one should bring a known working tape 
> > to the store and try it in a camera to see if it will play.  I _may_ 
> > be experiencing an abnormality as the 8mm tape I have doesn't seem to 
> > have anything on it.  I haven't dug the other tapes out of storage 
> > (yet), but this is believed to have some misc footage on it (i.e. 
> > birth of only child).  needless to say, i am hoping that this 
> > particular case is an error in labeling.  I should know more this next 
> > weekend.
> >
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