[pbh73]

Hi all,

I have a 6 yr old Sony DCR-PC120E unit and about 40 hours of DV tape that I was in the process of transferring to PC / DVD when it died.

Unfortunately I do not see anyone selling the 'DV' format camcorder anymore. Instead it's mini-DV, hard disk or DVD based technology. My next purchase will be an HiDef unit, but in the meantime I am stuck trying to save my old media.

So folks, what are my options? How long will my DV media stay in tact before any degradation?

Thanks in advance, Paul

[rhubarbe]

I've still got thirty year old VHS tape that's still in more or less perfect condition, so I shouldn't worry.

Can you not find a second hand one to buy on eBay?

[alpine101]

Originally Posted by rhubarbe

I've still got thirty year old VHS tape that's still in more or less perfect condition, so I shouldn't worry.

I've got 30 year old VHS tapes from good quality suppliers that have failed, due to the decay of the lubricant causing the tape layers to stick together...

[rhubarbe]

I knew that one day I would find an advantage to having a dusty house...