introduction to DVCPRO cassette transfer
Common brands / models of DVCPRO video tape include: Panasonic AJ-P12M; Panasonic AJ-P24M; Panasonic AJ-P33MP; Panasonic AJ-P66M; Panasonic AJ-P66L; Maxell DVP-24M; Maxell DVP-66L; Fujifilm DP121-46M and Fujifilm DP121-66L.
We offer a range of delivery formats for our video transfers. We use the International Association of Sound & Audiovisual Archives Guidelines for the Preservation of Video Recordings, delivering FFV1 lossless files or 10-bit uncompressed video files in .mkv or .mov containers. We create viewing files as H264 encoded .mp4 files or DVD. We can deliver any other digital video files, according to your needs.
We can provide the appropriately-sized usb media for your files, or use media supplied by you, or deliver your files online. Files delivered on hard drive can be for any operating system MacOS, Windows or GNU/Linux and filesystems (HFS+, NTFS or EXT3).
Due to varying tape durations and their gradual physical degradation, it’s not always appropriate to create fixed prices for our services. We’ve found that assessing tapes prior to confirming costs is a more accurate and fair method.
We offer free assessments - please contact us to discuss your project.
DVCPRO cassette machines
- Panasonic AJ-D640 x 2
- Panasonic AJ-D750 x 2
- Panasonic AJ-SD255
- Panasonic AJ-D940 PAL / NTSC 25 / 50 Mbps
- Panasonic AG-DV2500 PAL / NTSC
DVCPRO format variation
DVCPRO tape risks & vulnerabilities
DVCPRO tapes are prone to splitting: DVCPRO video cassette lid lifted to show tape split longitudinally