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Old 19th May 2015, 2:25 pm   #7
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Default Re: What VHS tapes do you like to use?

These Basf (attached). I was lucky enough to find dozens dumped not long back - used once, some even had the shrink wrap still. Someone's home taped film collection. I have more than I'll ever need - Anyone passing by Madrid and want a handful, just let me know!

Also:
TDK, HG /EHG, ideally up to the late 90s.
Maxell.
Kodak - early ones were rebadged TDKs. Later ones were Goldstar/SKC? not quite as good. See pic.
Polaroid - rebadged JVCs. See pic.

Sony: mixed results.
Scotch :Had a few that have aged badly.
Memorex: utterly dreadful on the whole.
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