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Reflective ObserverThe last VHS camcorderWhich VHS camcorder was the last one, and who made it?Feb 9Feb 9
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Reflective ObserverThe smallest 3CCD SVHS camcorderThe Panasonic AG3 Super VHS camcorder is so rare, there is very little information about it on the Internet.Dec 26, 2023Dec 26, 2023
Reflective Observer20-minute reelsWhy the 20-minute run time became a standard for portable video media?Dec 18, 2023Dec 18, 2023
Reflective ObserverA steampunk VHS camcorderA 2001 VHS camcorder that combines a 1980s recording format with a 1930s exterior design.Dec 4, 2023Dec 4, 2023
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