Convert This Fuji Tape to DVD

[Garibaldi]

I have a Fuji tape here that I would like to convert to DVD. It larger than an 8mm but I am not sure what it is. It is called a "Fuji DP121 DVCPro" and also has the number 126L on the top. I'll post a picture later. Any ideas on what this is? Is there perhaps an empty vhs adapter that you pop it into?

Thanks

[mats.hogberg]

Wow! Saw some recorders that use that tape - in the Euro 3.740 to 13.200 range! Camcorder at 18.000 Euro... Holy cow!

/Mats

[oliverw]

It's a DVCPro tape.

Look for companies on Google that handle DVCPro to DVD transfers.
Here's one http://grapevideo.com/pleasanton/duplications/home.html
but I'm sure there are a lot more.

Hope this helps.

[Epicurus8a]

Garibadi, check your post at Cap's.

[Garibaldi]

So any ideas for this? Why are the players so expensive? Would a place like Kinkos or something convert this, or am I going to have to give them an arm or leg to do it!?!?!

[dcsos]

There have been some variants on the DV standard, most notably Sony's DVCAM and Panasonic's DVCPRO formats targeted at professional use.
L-size DV cassettes are largely nonexistent in the consumer market, and are generally used only in professional settings. Even in professional markets, most DV camcorders support only MiniDV, though many professional DV VTRs support both sizes of tape.



From WIKIPEDIA under DV

if you're in NY we do it at ..
You could get it cheaper mailing on the web tho'!
Contact: Tobin Productions Local: (888) 843-7491
http://www.tobinproductions.com/

[edDV]

A pro dub house could dub DVCPro to miniDV tape for you with zero loss. The DV format is the same as far as video quality.

It's possible that it contains a higher quality version of the format.

DVCPro 25Mb/s (normal 4:1:1 like MiniDV)
DVCPro 50Mb/s (4:2:2 with less compression)

DVCPro HD 100Mb/s usually has a red color lid.

[Garibaldi]

It is yellow so that means it is the lower quality one. Still, this is going to be a tricky business to try and convert it

[edDV]

It is yellow so that means it is the lower quality one. Still, this is going to be a tricky business to try and convert it

Dub house. That is why they are in business.
Or make friends with a local TV station tech.

Player rentals go for ~$300/day
Dubs ~ $40-50/hr + MiniDV stock

[Epicurus8a]

Here are a couple of services...

http://www.drvideopro.com/id22.htm

http://www.vhs-to-dvd.com/prices.html

[Garibaldi]

Thanks for the info everyone, I'm going to think about what to do - maybe send it away to get it converted or get in contact with the person who originally made it

[Des]

In my area (Northern NJ) the local college film/video departments use this format. You may want contact a college near you and see if they use this format and might be willing to dupe it onto VHS or DVD for you.

--dES

[Garibaldi]

In my area (Northern NJ) the local college film/video departments use this format. You may want contact a college near you and see if they use this format and might be willing to dupe it onto VHS or DVD for you.

--dES

Good idea. I'm sure the UW or MATC would deal with this in some capacity

[Des]

Glad to help. Hopefully ythey can give you a hand without going for your lungs

...and, if you come across any 1963 Avanti in good driving condition (cheap) keep me in mind.

--dES

[Garibaldi]

Glad to help. Hopefully ythey can give you a hand without going for your lungs

...and, if you come across any 1963 Avanti in good driving condition (cheap) keep me in mind.

--dES

Or an arm or kidney!

Sure, stop on by the Bid or Bust, we just had a '72 Avanti roll across the auction block:
http://www.wiscollectorcar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4300

I'm sure we'll have another soon