VCR / DVR / HDR ? - Page 3

carole · 21 Dec 2010, 23:48

My ex bought his video recorder when they first came out, he was one of the first to buy one, back then it was beta. Unforfunately for him, VHS came out shortly after that and really took off, and beta wasn't that popular. Even though, technially beta was far superior to VHS, it was used by professionals in TV studios and the like.

Carole

duke knooby · 21 Dec 2010, 23:53

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Originally Posted by carole

My ex bought his video recorder when they first came out, he was one of the first to buy one, back then it was beta. Unforfunately for him, VHS came out shortly after that and really took off, and beta wasn't that popular. Even though, technially beta was far superior to VHS, it was used by professionals in TV studios and the like.

Carole

blame the japanese victor corporation for that...

its almost universal in the technology battle that the best marketed and usually inferior product wins... (in my opinion)

daveake · 21 Dec 2010, 23:56

Are you sure it was Betamax and not Betacam? The latter was the pro equivalent of Betamax (same tapes but different otherwise).

carole · 22 Dec 2010, 00:15

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Originally Posted by daveake

Are you sure it was Betamax and not Betacam? The latter was the pro equivalent of Betamax (same tapes but different otherwise).

Not sure, maybe it was. Most people just called them beta.

Carole

*AndyK* · 22 Dec 2010, 09:49

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Originally Posted by daveake

Are you sure it was Betamax and not Betacam? The latter was the pro equivalent of Betamax (same tapes but different otherwise).

Betacam more we're talking quality tape media. 80 grand for a camera made the holiday video a touch pricey though!

AndrewG · 22 Dec 2010, 10:06

And a little bulky. "Have to leave the hairdryer hun, we're taking the camera"

daveake · 22 Dec 2010, 10:11

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Originally Posted by AndrewG

And a little bulky. "Have to leave the hairdryer hun, we're taking the camera"

(Looks at collection of SLRs, lenses, tripod, camcorder etc.) ... yep, sounds familiar

*AndyK* · 22 Dec 2010, 10:33

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Originally Posted by AndrewG

And a little bulky.

True, but a heavy camera that fits on your shoulder will always give a more stable steady picture than some lightweight hand held mobile phone or digicam from Comet.

Evil One · 22 Dec 2010, 10:34

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Originally Posted by AndyK

True, but a heavy camera that fits on your shoulder will always give a more stable steady picture than some lightweight hand held mobile phone or digicam from Comet.

But it is harder to hold it steady.

*AndyK* · 22 Dec 2010, 10:38

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Originally Posted by Holy One

But it is harder to hold it steady.

No it isn't. I used to work for a video production company as a cameraman, and the larger betacam cameras were so much easier to keep steady than the smaller broadcast standard digital cameras that started to become more widespread in their use.

Sue K · 28 Dec 2010, 12:07

Hi, every body. A question and please, again, I know nothing about these things so bear with me. Is there such a thing as a piece of equipment that can be hooked to tv and record directly onto a dvd, disk ? What is it called ? I think I'd like to price some. Thanks !

Evil One · 28 Dec 2010, 12:15

I assume you're referring to a DVD recorder. Yes there is such a piece of equipment. The end result is much better than a VCR, although you'll probably find getting there a bit more fiddly. As I said further up, you'd be better off skipping that stage all together and going for a HDD recorder instead. Or even going for a combined HDD/DVD if you really need to burn things to disc.

Sue K · 28 Dec 2010, 14:25

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Originally Posted by Holy One

I assume you're referring to a DVD recorder. Yes there is such a piece of equipment. The end result is much better than a VCR, although you'll probably find getting there a bit more fiddly. As I said further up, you'd be better off skipping that stage all together and going for a HDD recorder instead. Or even going for a combined HDD/DVD if you really need to burn things to disc.

I think the reason I like VHS is to record off tv I need only hit the record button. That's what I'd like to have with recording onto a disk. What is that piece of equipment called ? I don't want to be using more equipment than that; no having to record on one machine and transfer to burning equipment or computer. As for HDD or HDR, I don't know what that is or for what the letters stand, but don't you ... OH HIGH DEFINITION, maybe ? ... Don't you have to have a tv with HD capabilities to use HDD/HDR ? I don't have one and am not in position to purchase one. I'm in position of crossing fingers that tvs, computer, dvd continue running until I hit a huge lottery ... lol ... Thanks !

Evil One · 28 Dec 2010, 14:34

HDD=Hard disk drive. It replaces the VCR/DVD recorder and stores everything onto a hard drive. All you have to do is press record, so it's the simplest solution.

21 Dec 2010, 23:48	#51
carole Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2007 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 2,286	My ex bought his video recorder when they first came out, he was one of the first to buy one, back then it was beta. Unforfunately for him, VHS came out shortly after that and really took off, and beta wasn't that popular. Even though, technially beta was far superior to VHS, it was used by professionals in TV studios and the like. Carole

21 Dec 2010, 23:56	#53
daveake 200% is the new 110% Join Date: 13.03.2005 Location: Newbury Posts: 2,983	Are you sure it was Betamax and not Betacam? The latter was the pro equivalent of Betamax (same tapes but different otherwise).

22 Dec 2010, 10:06	#56
AndrewG I hope your salmon sucks! Join Date: 18.01.2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 7,085	And a little bulky. "Have to leave the hairdryer hun, we're taking the camera"

28 Dec 2010, 12:07	#61
Sue K Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.04.2003 Posts: 13,041	Hi, every body. A question and please, again, I know nothing about these things so bear with me. Is there such a thing as a piece of equipment that can be hooked to tv and record directly onto a dvd, disk ? What is it called ? I think I'd like to price some. Thanks !

28 Dec 2010, 12:15	#62
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,194	I assume you're referring to a DVD recorder. Yes there is such a piece of equipment. The end result is much better than a VCR, although you'll probably find getting there a bit more fiddly. As I said further up, you'd be better off skipping that stage all together and going for a HDD recorder instead. Or even going for a combined HDD/DVD if you really need to burn things to disc.

28 Dec 2010, 14:34	#64
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,194	HDD=Hard disk drive. It replaces the VCR/DVD recorder and stores everything onto a hard drive. All you have to do is press record, so it's the simplest solution.