Video Format Identification Guide
Video Format Identification Guide ©2007 Sarah Stauderman & Paul Messier
Video Formats 1970 - 1985
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Philips Videocassette Recorder, N.V. Philips (1970)
Extinct |
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U-matic, Sony, JVC, Panasonic and others (1971) ANSI/SMPTE
21M-1997. Also known as Type E Helical Scan.
Threatened |
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Cartrivision, AVCO Corporation (1972)
Extinct |
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V-Cord, Sanyo (1972)
Extinct |
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BetaMax, Sony (1975)
Critically endangered |
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VHS, JVC/Panasonic (1976-7)
Lower risk. However, if the tape
itself is older than 10 years, it should be considered for
recopying. |
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