Sony BVW-300a BetacamSP, JVC GR-S707 S-VHS Camcorder, and MORE!
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Once again, Dave spent more money and bought several items online, and now he's testing them to see if they work!
1. Sony BVW-300 Sony BetacamSP camcorder
2. Canon VC-200 Saticon Video camera with its original box.
3, JVC GR-s707 S-VHS Camcorder
4. Canon VR-HF800 VCR
Shot on the 300A a ton in the late 90s-early 00s before switching to an Ikegami. These cameras closed the aperture when bars were selected, so that's why the iris kept closing when you selected bars, no matter what how the iris auto/manual setting was set. Also, the camera sounds exactly as BetaSP cameras sound.
Good to know. Thanks for the intel and thank you for watching!
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A little vMix, four 4K cameras, add some well-mixed audio, and that's our basic on-air recipe. Thanks for watching!
Its because of Canon and SONY that I love Japan!
Any country that makes gear like that HAS to be respected!!
Canon and Sony made and still make some incredible hardware. Here’s a little secret…in our lab we use two Nikon Z6 mirrorless cameras to record our show. Between their eye focus tracking and color science, the Z6 is an amazing little camera. I’m still a huge fan of Canon however.
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Hey ‘Bob,
You’re too kind sir! To me, streaming is like hanging out with guys and “talking shop”. I can chat about retro gear all day if I could. (Total nerd alert 🚨) Thanks for watching!
Wanted a BVW-600 but all I could afford at the time was a second hand UVW-100P - memories!
Great video! I recently picked up this exact model along with the playback adapter. I've been having some fun with it! I like how the form and ergonomics haven't really changed on broadcast camcorders. The size and weight are pretty close to my current work cameras. The only difference is they record on memory cards.
There’s definitely a heft to these broadcast ENG cameras. I don’t know how you guys lug these cameras around all day.
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Thanks Matt!
Really easy to pick up when a canera operator is in the room
Great show. Video cameras are one of my favourite subjects. Once you have had a broadcast camera the consumer cameras seem so basic. Regarding tube base cameras, get yourself a Sony Trinicon HVC model. They are quite reliable and came out in 1980 to 82. I just did a video on one.
I actually have a few of the Sony HVC cams in my collection. I hope to check them out soon and test them out. It's been quite a while since I've turned them on.
@@davesretrovideolab2709 I look forward to seeing yours in a future video. I have three, sadly one has the dreaded IR filter rot. Seems to be common on early Sony cameras 😔
@@RetroGadgetMan The IR filter rot is so problematic on Sony's older cameras.
The Betacam SP looks like it will be fun. I'm always impressed by the quality of Betacam SP. I Don't have any Betacam stuff myself; it would be cool to get some, but I think it would be of limited practical use compared to DV. I take my DV cameras out quite a lot.
I have been putting off getting more of the larger professional cameras. They're big, meaning they take up a lot of space and are not easy to carry around. That all being said, I'm thrilled to have the BetacamSP rig.
@@davesretrovideolab2709 My DSR-570 is a really good camera, but its way too big to carry around. I need a rucksack and two panniers to take it anywhere on my bike, and I can't stop off and get some groceries while I'm out! That said, I have managed to carry it around for several miles when out filming.
Call the local public access stations along of them sell em off cheap when they upgrade. Got a full size beta betacam fully functional with lens and accessories adapter for 250 bucks and 3 free tapes
@@retropalooza Nice one. Unfortunately we never really had public access TV or community TV here in England. In fact we never really had much in the way of "local" TV at all.
@@stevecoatesdotnet sorry to hear if my offices come up with an old one in our storage I'll be sure to let ya know. We originally had like 35, but a bunch went unaccountable after we updated.....aka stolen.....sometimes they turn up in the weirdest places, like in the battery case of my tv van lol
I got the same bbw, loved it then the 325,327a and oh so many memories
Bbw lol....dxc I meant......that explains all the adult films it made lol
I've just picked up a Digital Betacam camcorder, looks quite similar to this one with many of the same controls. But with insanely good (standard definition) picture quality too.
I have not had the chance to really take my betacam out for a proper field test. I hope yo try that soon. Thanks for watching
@@davesretrovideolab2709 Working on getting a viewfinder, tripod mount and battery, but done some testing and it's impressive when I press the right buttons in the right order!
I remember mum having a Panasonic vcr with a barcode scanner on the remote corner it was so cool not sure if it was something to do with g code timer recording from the guide like what you're talking about or not. Still so epic. ❤️
Yes, I believe it was used for scheduling TV program recordings. Here ya go:
ruclips.net/video/Qqs3kMW1caA/видео.html
Hell yeah BetaCam!!! The pro gear needs more love. (I own a BVW-35 and a UVW-1600)
I’ve always stayed away from the pro gear until now. Mostly, because of cost, but space as well. Though, my new Beta beast may change all that.
@@davesretrovideolab2709 I'd buy a UVW-1800 they are not the most valued and don't be afraid to buy untested examples sometimes just running the tape through the machine will get it moving and sony made service very easy watch video99s videos on Betacam decks to get a feel of the equipment.
The GR-S707 looks very sexy. It came out in 1989 at the original list price $2,499. It was the first [S]VHS-C camcorder to record Hi-Fi audio.
Its one of those camcorders I was always curious about. When I got mine and thought it was going to work, then the caps immediately went after being powered on, was a disappointment. Centrally I will get around to my 707 recapped.
Mine is still looking at me right now as it sleeps upon my shelf
These cameras are fun, but BIG. Not small and simple like their consumer counterparts.
@@davesretrovideolab2709 I've worked in tv production since age 12, I'm not 45. I had my own show called the after school cable club which I hosted for two years which turned my life into a production assistant at 16 I did my internship before I graduated high school. I came from a middle upper class family so for Xmas on 17th bday I got a Sony dxc325 full size eng hi8 which I still have. Id never buy prosumer or consumer if It was free. Something about the respect you were given showing up to shoots and news breaks just lit me up. I've seen 9/11 and was at the Boston Marathon finish line and seen work in Afghanistan. I work today as a producer for NBC Boston and NESN (Boston pro sports) I still got my camera which still works with the added betacam sp head in my office on a tripod as a memory of a grateful life. I'm gonna retire at 50 so I may just have to donate my camera to your channel
may be that camera caution is broblem with tape or humidity...you can adjust humidty level in camera
you must turn off camera and turn it on until you press knob botton..after you can access thr hall camera setting
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the gr-s707 is really the coolest consumer grade svhsc jvc did in their whole camcorder career, some others svhsc of the early 90's are nice, but miss this "damn cool effect".
i got one recently, and as usual, it's a rotten capacitors pot i'll need to fix :)
I have yet to get my ‘707 recapped. It’s definitely one of my more interesting cameras. Thanks for watching!
that lens might look decent on a modern camera. I tell you what, besides the sony 530, the professional disc cam that came out that was SD widescreen, is probably the only camera that'll give you a better image than that beta cam. You got a real jewel there. High quality but still tape.
Thanks, Chris! It truly is a gem. I look forward to bringing it to the Vintage Computer Festival East event next month.
@@davesretrovideolab2709 I had an engineer the other day show me a JVC 600 series camera our reporters use opened up while he was fixing it, and its nearly unrepairable. That sony if it has any issues, was meant to be fixed. I miss easily repairable cameras!
When you switch to bars the Iris will close, regardless you should be seeing Bars on the output.
Also you should try the Viewfinder from you DSR it might work not sure, if the plug fits it should work.
Hey Dave, Thanks for the tip!
The Canon VCR is actually a Panasonic NV-D80.
Oh that’s good to know. If I can’t get the ‘800 repaired I can try to look for the Panasonic model instead. Thanks for the intel!
@@davesretrovideolab2709 Typically the switchmode power supply will go on these units. The culprits are the electrolytic capacitors in the primary and secondary stage of the power supply. Easy to repair. Be careful of the ribbon cable that connects the power supply to the main board. These are a push type soldered wire connector, a pain in the butt to work with.
@@MrPitatom thank you so much for the info. I will definitely pass this intel on to my repair guy. Super helpful. Thank you!
hi to all the betacam sp decks have very small rubber parts they are going bad in the tape deck
note i love the betacam sp and up formats i am crazy about the decks i have alot of working one's been all over the uk uying juck decks and
moving the parts a round note a have a hell of alot of them i note joking i am like you with the cam's but decks
i keep quiet because i allways getting asked to buy decks that are not working all the time easy to get in to betacam decks why i love them
i use them for audio as the liner audio tracks is 6 time's the speed of betamax and price o new sealed tapes in the uk is very low now
More details, less, "I'm fun, jovial TV presenter material aren't I" - Love the kit - presentation get's very wearing!
Thanks for the input. Happy Holidays!
what frame rate is coming out of the video out of the betacam?
I believe it was 60i.
hy i have 2 camcorders digital FHD and 4K UHD bothe are from sony
what lens mount does Sony BVW-300a have?
According to the Sony BVW-300a brochure, it has what is called a “special bayonet lens mount”.
www.broadcaststore.com/pdf/model/8885/8885.pdf
@@davesretrovideolab2709 That is a B4 mount!! 🙂
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haha i will help soon ^^
I will need to rent a U-Haul and fill it with all the gear I need you to fix. That'll be a heck of a road trip.
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