[ale] OT: 8MM -> VCR?

[ALE at CogginsNet.com (Robert Coggins)]

I would like to also make you aware that there are some models of the 
Sony Digital 8 that will NOT play regular 8mm tapes.  Some will though.  
Sorry I cannot remember which models can or can't

Rob

Preston Boyington wrote:

> >
> > I'd second the recommendation that she consider a Digital 8
> > camcorder as a
> > replacement. Digital 8 camcorders will play her analog Hi-8
> > tapes just fine,
> >
>
> I would like to add that perhaps one should bring a known working tape 
> to the store and try it in a camera to see if it will play.  I _may_ 
> be experiencing an abnormality as the 8mm tape I have doesn't seem to 
> have anything on it.  I haven't dug the other tapes out of storage 
> (yet), but this is believed to have some misc footage on it (i.e. 
> birth of only child).  needless to say, i am hoping that this 
> particular case is an error in labeling.  I should know more this next 
> weekend.
>
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