Bob A
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Jul 17, 2004, 9:13 PM
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>>I know that you buy and sell used equipment and some accessories. Are you still selling the DA-1 converters or whatever the name is? You think I don't know about your dealings? How about used tape stock? And I know you are even in search for broken Digital 8 equipment. I have read your posts. <<
Well, well I stand corrected you have been around the ‘net for a while. Thanks for asking but, No, I stopped selling the Sony DVMC–DA1 and DA2 Digital converters when the VX2000 and several consumer cams came out with analog inputs making them not needed anymore. They were a valuable accessory for the VX1000 at the time. Now, the only real oddball I sell is the Sony RM-95 wired LANC service tool and remote. The huge market for them has been overseas. Especially when the European VX1000 did not allow DV-In that could be overcome with reprogramming via the RM-95. That market has slowed considerably also. I never sold a used piece of DV tape but have bought a lot of it. The ‘broken’ D-8 unit I am looking for is for a business associate (an FBI trained and certified forensic video analyst) that only needs the playback ability for D-8 tape analysis and enhancement. We often share our equipment, skills and resources as needed. He does not have time to cruise the net much himself.
>> I know how you probably got your DVcam cameras, all broken perhaps. Is that why you encourage people to reuse tapes so you can get them cheaper ????<<
Sorry, all my DVCam cameras are in perfect working order. Maintenance and upkeep on equipment is just another part of the business. Not to do so is inviting disaster. Never replaced heads in any DVCam equipment (including 4 full size decks)
>>In my case, I have seen several cases of people with all sorts of problems arising for the misuse (reuse) of DV and DVcam tape stock. People reporting audio drops stemming from broken heads as a result of used tapes. A good friend of mine who does weddings exclusively had 2 DVcam cameras and 1 DSR-11 deck. All of his cameras needed a head replacement. When the technician in Georgia tried to figure out how he could get his equipment is such a state, he found out the problem was the reuse of tape stock. He was reusing Sony Excellence tapes and DVcam tapes in all his units.<<
I can accept the fact that all your acquaintances that reuse tape have had camera failures if you can accept the fact that no one I know in the business (from feature length DV movie makers to Uncle Charlie) has ever had a cam problem that could ever be even remotely related to re-use of DV tape – fair enough? Also, in reading hundreds of articles and posts about reuse of DV tape no one has ever (except you) claimed accelerated wear from the practice. If you have a written an example, please share it with us – not just another “trust me” statement.
>>The technician said this is a NO-NO. You can transfer easily abrasive pollutants, contaminants, minute pieces of debris to the capstan, pinch roller and head which can dramatically decrease head life or cause a sudden problem. He even were to suggest to load the tape in your camera as fast as you can without leaving the compartment open since dust and other stuff can get in there. <<
I am happy you are so enthralled with the single opinion of a single tech from Georgia. Did he also say “trust me” by chance?
>>Mr. Bobby, it seems that you fail to understand that these small heads are not designed to sustain heavy wear and tear. These are very small drums which need to be understood in order to avoid problems.<<
Actually I have a far better understanding than you give me credit for. I was a military trained lead Electronics Technician, solely responsible for the proper operation of over 100 different pieces of critical military electronics equipment during the Cuban Conflict and the Vietnam War. (yes, I am a very old dog) I have tried to keep somewhat up on current technology, but must admit I am somewhat in the dust now as to cutting edge stuff. I do have a pretty good understanding of modern DV cameras. I even own some Sony service manuals.
>>Was his case an isolated one? NO ... In my many years of business I have seen problem resulting from this reuse of tapes. How many people just on this board tend to report audio dropouts and glitches looking for a cure ? I have seen many ? Ask those people if they reuse tapes? And the answer is YES in many cases.
Do not reuse tape stock unless you are in an emergency. And any new project, always use BRAND NEW TAPE. You will sorry if you do not follow this advice.
Bobby, I will be here refuting your lies as many times as it takes. (How's the weather in the East Coast ? ;-)<<
Not just the East Coast but exactly 20 miles due west of Boston (extra points for you if you can read a map) pretty warm and humid here today. Send me a private email and I will send you address, phone #, GPS coordinates and color of my house and Kids names.
Tell you what, I won't force anyone to reuse a DV tape if you will stop making up stories that their camera will die if they do. Too much history refutes that position. If you believe I have EVER lied in ANY post anywhere on the net, bring the proof and I will burn my computer and never be heard from again. I have spent my life trying to be as honest as I could, I am no saint, but have tried very hard to be honest.
THE END OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS THREAD.
If you chose to continue, at have the b*lls to use a little more than 'VIDY' so we can take a look at your Internet history and see what you have been up to also.
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