/r/Betamax
Do you still have a Beta machine in your entertainment system? Do you continue to yell at your friends about how Betamax should have beat VHS? Do you love those extra lines of resolution? You're in the right place.
Do you still have a Beta machine in your entertainment system? Do you continue to yell at your friends about how Betamax should have beat VHS? Do you love those extra lines of resolution? You're in the right place. đź“Ľ
A subreddit for βetamax and the like.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guides
Digitize Your Tapes
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related subreddits
/r/cassetteculture
/r/CED
/r/DVDCollection
/r/8track
/r/HDDVD
/r/laserdisc
/r/VHS
/r/VHScoverART
/r/vintagevideo
/r/vinyl
/r/Betamax
1,732 Subscribers
Calgary Alberta collectors
So hey, hi! I'm not the interested party, mearly attempting to reach out on their behalf. I can provide a connection via dm. My cousin has inherited a massive physical media estate. CED is just the beginning. There's at least one working player, plus I think three new in box. I could be wrong. At this point it's a bit overwhelming.
Plus also so many Betamax tapes, players, recorders, and actually movies. Think about Casablancas beta library and you will be spot on as the estate holds ALL the Casablanca Betamax tapes.
Obviously looking for volume deals. I am not the seller but DM me your details and I will make sure they are attended to. I will connect you.
Also selling ridiculous quantities of DVD and Blu-ray!!!! Are you missing a season of something? We will see if it's in the pile.
01:59 UTC
Does this head need oil or is it just because there’s no tape?
Slhf300
04:07 UTC
Start next week off with this lineup
21:17 UTC
Almost time!
21:10 UTC
Almost time !
21:00 UTC
Sony SL-5000
Thrifted this in excellent exterior condition! Haven’t had a chance to test or clean, but there’s a cassette inside! Wonder what it’s going to be?
21:45 UTC
Sony SL-HF300 washed out colours
Hi folks. I have this unit connected to a Kramer VS-606XL, and the colours are super washed out. I’ve tried moving inputs, moving outputs, all the same result.
All of the i/o works with other units (VHS, Betacam, Umatic, etc) and when the Betamax is plugged directly into the capture card, it also works fine. It’s like the signal taking the extra step is too much for the player.
I haven’t found much about it, but it seems to be that the signal strength is really weak when going through another device. Again, all other devices running through the Kramer work perfectly.
Any ideas?
18:08 UTC
SL-2000 Multi connector pinout?
The service manual for the SL200 seems to be non-existent, im wondering if anyone can tell me the pinout for the multi connector on the rear of the unit? I dont have the tuner timer unit so i cant get my footage to my computer
06:44 UTC
Thrifted this Toshiba Betamax player. Won’t play, rewind or fast forward.
It takes the tape just fine just won’t play. I’d like to fix this so I can watch ET the best way possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
23:43 UTC
Legend
23:13 UTC
Betamax Repair Parts
I wanted to share with the group the repair products I offer for a plethora of Betamax machines. If anyone has a need for additional gears, or parts that I do not have listed, please let me know as I am always looking to expand my offerings and help save these machines.
3-679-114-00 Loading Gear for 711B1 and 711B2 Chassis Units
3-679-104-05 Sun Gear for 711B1 and 711B2 Chassis Units
3-684-163-01 Gear, Driving Arm Reinforced for 711B2 Chassis Units
X-3684-123-1, Gear Assy Driving for 711B2 Chassis Units
X-3684-116-1 Midway Gear for 711B2 Chassis Units
Loading Mechanism Post Repair Kit for 711B3 Chassis Units
Motor Coupler for 711B3 Chassis Units and Sony VHS VCRs
12:16 UTC
01:13 UTC
Need help or repair tech recommendations near Pittsburgh. Sony SL-870D won't move tape in play mode.
17:12 UTC
Acquired this betamax player. Is this a good one?
Also acquired a few tapes. The co axel works but the AV sound works but not the video part. Any ideas to fix it?
15:54 UTC
The third format
I didnt know there was a third format in the Beta/VHS 'war'. These machines could flip their video tapes like a cassette tape and have up to 9 hours short play. Now I want one.
11:14 UTC
Just bought a Betacam sp tape, need help searching for a good machine.
I just bought a super rare press kit tape of the Indiana jones ride. It's 30 minutes and the tape is a Betacam SP. I am super new to this type of tape as I have never seen such a thing before. I spent some good money on this, and now I have to find a player specifically for it.
02:33 UTC
After fixing my Sony SL-C30E, this was the original second problem.
15:01 UTC
My Sony SL-C30E is dead, it worked before, I opened it up to check the power supply and closed it, now doesn't work.
16:20 UTC
OK. But was betamax really superior?
I do betaCAM and im trying to get into betamax. but im finding it hard. it may HAVE been the superior format at some point, but after 30+ years, they are just really muffled and have alotta artifacts. you would’ve needed to digify them then if you wanted superior quality. is it just what people have been posting on here that make beta look so bad or what cuz my buddys video quality looks just like some of the quality videos on here. explanatoin?
04:24 UTC
LC-760 Carry Case
Anyone have a BetaMovie LC-760 camera and need the carry case for it? I bought this years ago and never found the camera, The handle still has the wrap on it so I think it was never used, but it does have some scratches on the outside of the case.
20:01 UTC
I tried to clean this betamax, didn't work, now it makes squeaking sounds.
Can somebody help me?
19:31 UTC
Back To Top