Reflective ObserverHow NOT to capture analog video: my experience with Dazzle Video Creator Platinum DVC-170Dazzle DVC-170 sends video over USB in compressed form. It provides A/V synchronization with error resiliency (TBC-like functionality).5 min read·4 days ago----
Reflective ObserverPanasonic VHS+DVD recorder with built-in time base corrector — DMR-ES35VPanasonic DVD recorder improves the quality of VHS tapes using digital noise reduction (DNR) and digital time base corrector (digital TBC).4 min read·Apr 25, 2024----
Reflective ObserverThe last VHS camcorderWhich VHS camcorder was the last one, and who made it?7 min read·Feb 9, 2024----
Reflective ObserverAnalog video converters: Corel Dazzle vs. I-O Data GV-USB2 vs. Diamond VC500 vs. Dazzle DVC100Testing four analog video capture devices and USB digital converters.6 min read·Jan 25, 2024----
Reflective ObserverThe smallest 3CCD SVHS camcorderThe Panasonic AG3 Super VHS camcorder is so rare, there is very little information about it on the Internet.5 min read·Dec 26, 2023----
Reflective Observer20-minute reelsWhy the 20-minute run time became a standard for portable video media?4 min read·Dec 18, 2023----
Reflective ObserverA steampunk VHS camcorderA 2001 VHS camcorder that combines a 1980s recording format with a 1930s exterior design.4 min read·Dec 4, 2023----
Reflective ObserverHow LX.TV killed LX NewsTelevision network you have never heard of8 min read·Sep 7, 2023----
Reflective ObserverThe format war that Beta has wonThe common myth is that Beta lost to VHS. In reality, Beta transformed into a professional format becoming a gold standard for decades.16 min read·Jul 6, 2023----
Reflective ObserverSan Francisco in VHSMy recent trip to San Francisco captured with a VHS camcorder.5 min read·Apr 25, 2023----
