I took delivery of my first camcorder today and I wanted to begin by
getting a look at some footage I shot of my puppy with a borrowed camera way back in 1986 - which is the last time I was able to view it !
Because that original equipment was only very briefly loaned to me, MY film was all on the second half of the tape and foolishly (I now realise) the cassette has been left for all these years part way through - at the start of the material that mattered to me.
This afternoon I popped the tape in and naturally fully re-wound it. It plays very successfully to about the half-way point and then won't advance any further. I am guessing that this is when it reaches the section of tape that the cassette had been left at - the camera labours a bit trying to negotiate the problem by offering LP instead of SP mode but remains stuck.
Is there a way that I can manually wind the tape on to get past this sticky point and hopefully access the moving images that are bound to be both MOVING and MAGICAL to me ?
Thanks to anyone who will advise...
Manually Moving 8mm Tape
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Person on the wrong site said:
Is there a way that I can manually wind the tape on to get past this sticky point and hopefully access the moving images that are bound to be both MOVING and MAGICAL to me ?
Toss the whole thing in the trash and go buy a FILM camera
This site is for motion picture 8mm and not necessarily video. You'd be better off finding one of the many video sites. Good luck.
Is there a way that I can manually wind the tape on to get past this sticky point and hopefully access the moving images that are bound to be both MOVING and MAGICAL to me ?
Toss the whole thing in the trash and go buy a FILM camera
This site is for motion picture 8mm and not necessarily video. You'd be better off finding one of the many video sites. Good luck.
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Well THAT was certainly friendly and helpful. :roll:
Yes, there is a way to advance the tape. All tapes have a release button on them somewhere that will let you wind the tape manually. It may be recessed and you will need to use a toothpick or some slender tool to press it while turning the hubs with your finger. My suggestion is to set up your unit and record a copy while watching it in case your tape decides to self destruct the next time. At least that way you will have a safe copy. Also, you can simply use the fast forward to jump past the sticky point.
Good luck and excuse the poor manners previously displayed, though you probably would find more people versed in video on another forum.
Roger
Yes, there is a way to advance the tape. All tapes have a release button on them somewhere that will let you wind the tape manually. It may be recessed and you will need to use a toothpick or some slender tool to press it while turning the hubs with your finger. My suggestion is to set up your unit and record a copy while watching it in case your tape decides to self destruct the next time. At least that way you will have a safe copy. Also, you can simply use the fast forward to jump past the sticky point.
Good luck and excuse the poor manners previously displayed, though you probably would find more people versed in video on another forum.
Roger
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Guest Posted:
"Toss the whole thing in the trash and go buy a FILM camera
This site is for motion picture 8mm and not necessarily video. You'd be better off finding one of the many video sites. Good luck"
Thanks for fielding that one Roger.
Maybe the guest who posted the above words should soak his head in a shit filled toilet. Just my $.02! :evil:
"Toss the whole thing in the trash and go buy a FILM camera
This site is for motion picture 8mm and not necessarily video. You'd be better off finding one of the many video sites. Good luck"
Thanks for fielding that one Roger.
Maybe the guest who posted the above words should soak his head in a shit filled toilet. Just my $.02! :evil: