Posted by ganko on 08/10/06 05:44

Doc wrote:
> I'm looking to capture a VHS tape of an old (70's) concert that's probably a
> 3rd or 4th generation copy and likely from a less than pristine source.
>
> I notice one of my VCR's - a newer, though certainly not top of the line
> 4-head unit - handles it better than another older, though more expensive
> 2-head unit. The first unit clearly handles tracking better, with less
> prominent dropouts and less overall "glitchiness" in the picture and sound.
>
> So, I'm looking for suggestions of particular consumer level
> brands/models/lines I should look for that you feel did a better job than
> most of playing shaky video for subsequent cleanup. Even if it's a "so and
> so made this one model in '92 that they only made for a year and there's
> never been another one like it" kind of thing.
>
> Also, as a matter of curiosity, how would a pro restoration shop do it? I'm
> guessing as always seems to be the case, there's some mega-bucks unit that
> simply does things consumer units don't.

If the tape is clear enough on your better machine... then definately
have a pro video outfit copy it onto DVD for you...
It might be something valuable. worth the $35 to do it.
This is the first time I have ever joined up with a disscusion group...
I hope this posts.
Stanton Haugen.. Hololulu Hawaii

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