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Posted by Mr. Tapeguy on 08/18/06 22:42
Bill Fright wrote:
> P & L wrote:
>
> > Not sure if this is the best newsgroup but..
> >
> >
> >
> > Unpacking one of our suitcases from holiday, we found that a couple of hair
> > shampoo bottles leaked in our suitcase and into one of the MiniDV tape from
> > our holiday (was forced to put tape in case at airport check-in due to
> > security measures). The tape does appear to have some shampoo inside the
> > casing, but not sure how much.
> >
> >
> >
> > Anyone got any idea on how to salvage the tape as it has bits of the
> > children taking part in a play. Have not played the tape in the camcorder as
> > worried the shampoo may damage the heads.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks for any ideas
> >
> >
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> I'd hand it over to someone with a studio deck. Shampoo won't really
> hurt the heads but they are going to have to be cleaned afterwards and
> probably a few times during transfer. So will the guides and pinch rollers.
>
> On the other hand if you have an old camera you don't use anymore you
> can try a dub and toss it afterwards.
I dunno Bill I'd be a little hesitant to put shampoo in my deck, much
less lather, rinse and repeat. This could actually spread shampoo to
parts of the tape where it may not already be.
I like option #2 better but most people don't have an extra.
Personally I would have someone open the cassette and survey the damage
before putting it in a machine.
Craig
http://www.pro-tape.com
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