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Betamax video was out at the same time as VHS video but came out 1 year before vhs did, In the 1970s. The beta format was smaller than vhs and had a better performance operation. It gradually lost out to vhs as that format became more popular.
As a matter of interest, there were other formats of recording equipment available at the time. Phillips video 2000, was an even bigger tape version than vhs. Philips also manufactured a laser disc player/recorder similar to dvd but much bigger. Sony developed the U-matic tape as long ago as 1969.
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Why did VHS win out over Beta format?
Because VHS released the rights to duplicate its products, more people had the stuff, everyone wanted to exchange their videos (like porn), so the most common won the battle. Answer VHS was licensed to many different brands. Many competing brands had to lower the price to be competitive. Beta was only in the Sony brand and did not lower the price to properly compete in the consumer market, even though they had a demonstrably superior product. Video rentals drove the consumer industry. There were more VHS units in the hands of consumers, therefore the distributors of video released their products in the VHS format more than Beta. Eventually Sony conceded the consumer market to VHS. For many years Beta dominated the professional broadcast market because of their vastly better picture.
What are VHS tapes of Trailside consists of?
The VHS tapes of Trailside includes a behind the scenes footage at how the program was made, as well as additional Trailside Tips and Techniques.
Looking for the complete opera of the Queen of Sheba by Karl Goldmark on DVD or VHS?
Seemingly none are available. In fact I've failed to even find reference to an old VHS recording
How do you pack VHS tapes for moving?
Pack them on the narrow edge--either side or end. Also, rewinding them is wise. Do not pack them flat. There are special made boxes for electronic items as well as for packing VHS tapes when moving. Using the right box with packing peanuts helps from damage.
When was the VCR invented?
Sony came out with the first VCR for home use in 1975. It was called the Betamax. A year later, JVC introduced its VHS videocassette recorder. After a several-year battle, the VHS became the VCR standard. Sony began producing VHS recorders in 1988 and produced its last Betamax in 2002. The true first VCR was invented in 1956 and was the size of a piano. The VCR was invented in 1971 along with the dot-matrix, food processor and the liquid-crystal display The VCR that we see these days was invented in 1970.
What is beta video camera?
The Beta camera is a camera that uses the beta format for recording. The beta format is a tape about half the size of a VHS tape and is actually quite old and came out around the same time VHS did. It is a bit higher quality then VHS. But what people are using these days if you hear of a beta camera being used is actually a digibetacam which is digitalbeta which is much higher quality then analog beta.
Who produced the first VCR?
== == Sony actually invented the first VCR. They developed both the VHS and Beta formats, and sold the rights to JVC for the VHS format because they believed the Beta format produced a better picture (which it did, by the way). The reason the Beta format lost out was because of the availaible time that could be recorded on a VHS cassette. The VHS would hold up to eight hours on a tape and the beta maxed out around 4 or 41/2 hours of recording time. The beta system could have stored more, but because of the physical size of the beta cassette, there just wasn't enough room to accomodate the extra amount of tape required. The beta format also required the tape to run through the recording heads at a faster speed to be able to record the additional picture image information on the tape.
When was the first vhs tape made?
Sony made the first VHS system but opted out of it after they decided the beta format produced a better quality picture. They sold the rights to the VHS system to JVC who because of the VHS system's ability to put more video on a tape (at that time, 6 hors as compared to 4.5 for the beta tapes) eventually won the format wars. Sony later started putting out VHS machines and the rest is history.
Why did VHS win out over Beta format?
Because VHS released the rights to duplicate its products, more people had the stuff, everyone wanted to exchange their videos (like porn), so the most common won the battle. Answer VHS was licensed to many different brands. Many competing brands had to lower the price to be competitive. Beta was only in the Sony brand and did not lower the price to properly compete in the consumer market, even though they had a demonstrably superior product. Video rentals drove the consumer industry. There were more VHS units in the hands of consumers, therefore the distributors of video released their products in the VHS format more than Beta. Eventually Sony conceded the consumer market to VHS. For many years Beta dominated the professional broadcast market because of their vastly better picture.
is there toy story beta vhs?
yes
What is a S-VHS vcr?
S-VHS is super vhs a higher quality of the VHS format. It is a resolution of 560×480.
Why is VHS format the standard for VCRs?
Because adult video's were adopted on VHS rather than BetaMax.
What VHs video format is used in Singapore?
PAL
What VCR format pushed by sony lost out to VHS in the 1980?
Betamax, but the system went on to be used on pro systems for years and still in use today. The beta system had a greater head to tape contact than did other systems.
What is the value of Star Trek 1966 VHS movie menagere unopened part 1 and 2?
VHS is a dead format and has no collectible value.
Is the 1953 film treasure of the golden condor available in any format?
It was released on VHS.
I have a Movie and its been dubbed in a foreign language is there a program to take out the dubbed language?
You can probably switch which audio channel is played back...if the movie is on DVD. If it's on VHS or Beta, you are probably stuck with what you have. If the film is subtitled, you may have a switch to remove the subtitles on a DVD, but not so on a VHS or Beta.
