all you betamax fans out there

[Rod Serling]

Is there such a thing as a Betamx Video Player/Recorder and DVD Recorder All in One. I have a shedload of Beta vids i need transferring pronto!

[Ethel]

No.

[Whickerman]

...em - no. Good luck with that one..!

[PhilBy]

Just a quick warning Rod before you go and spend any cash but I had a collection of Betamax vids and all the years I have had them stored has ruined them (I think) They do play but only very slow and jerky like they are sticking, I have tried fast forward & rewind but to no avail ..... Maybe yours are not like this but worth checking first if you haven't already done so.

[spook]

rod

i my self have a large collection of beta tapes to transfer over to dvd. their isn't any beta/dvd recorder combo's on the market as such, as vhs killed of the beta, pity cause the vhs was a crappy quality compared to beta.

any how if you do not have a beta machine there are still a few lurking in second hand curio shops or at car

bootie sales, but be wary. the only way you can transfer beta to dvd is by checking the beta player has a av/ audio, video out signal compatible with today's gear and mabye going to maplins for adaptors as some models have special fittings.

if all this sounds nightmarish don't be put off, you can buy a full video adaptor kit from around �8 which has all the bits you will ever need and all the different bits ever used on video equipment. dvd burners separates are cheaper than chipps nowadays, the only prob's are if you dont own a beta recorder you will have to do some searching for one.

[spook]

ps

if any tapes play funny and slow , will not fast forward or rewind in any old video or tape playing equipmnent it is usually due to drive belts need renewing, you can purchase drive belts of any discribtion at component retailers or get them replaced at component retailers such as maplins as they do a cheap servicing service.