Video8
Sony introduced the Video8 format in 1985.
Video8 used the same technology as the 12mm Betamax format. As such it could be called a ‘mini’ Betamax.
Video8 was positioned to rival the VHS-C format developed by JVC.
Video8 has a resolution of 240 lines, about that of VHS.
The main drawback of Video8 is that it can’t be played back over a VHS player with an adapter.
VHS-C could be played back with a VHS adapter.
Is Video8 the Same as 8mm?
Video8 can be said to be the same as 8mm.
8mm here refers to the width of the tape.
Video8 has a tape width of 8mm.
Video8 is not the only tape with a width of 8mm. Hi-8 and Digital8 have the same width.
However, in differentiating between Hi-8 and Digital8, Video8 is often called 8mm.
Check out the video below for more information on the Video8 format.
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