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Hi8, Sony and others (1989)

This is the 8mm version of the S-VHS concept. The standard tape base is metal evaporated; however, metal particle tape is also provided. The tape is extremely thin and fragile. Because of the portability of the camera and the high resolution, this is a favored format of the home consumer, and is also used by performance artists.

Other tapes that look like this: 8 mm

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