Posted by Mr. Tapeguy on 01/11/27 11:56

Acurajustin1978@hotmail.com wrote:
> Interesting experience. There was a fight in the parking lot today and
> I grabbed the video camera. As I'm futzing with the tape and battery,
> I was wondering. Can I store the camera with a tape and batery loaded?
> I realize the battery will drain, but if I charge it every month
> should I be OK? What about the tape up agaisnt the heads?
> I have an older Hi8 camera and a DV. The old Hi8 cam is what I use if
> I'm going into combat or something - thats what I'll use for my "ready
> cam."
>

The battery will not drain significantly if the power is off.

The tape against the heads is not necessarily a problem in and of
itself but variations in temperature, humidity and keeping it as such
unused for a significantly long period of time could create one. If
you intend to do so it might be a good idea to power up every few days
and roll a few seconds so you don't sit in the same spot indefinitely.
If the unit is going to be subject to adverse conditions (summer heat,
etc.) you need to store it somewhere else.

Craig

http://www.pro-tape.com

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