DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

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Dave's Retro Video Lab - YouTube Channel is your time machine to the golden age of video gear! Journey through the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s as we dive into the world of vintage camcorders, VCRs, and other iconic tech from yesteryear. Relive the innovation, nostalgia, and quirks of the equipment that defined an era of home video. #retrotech #retrovideogames #vintagetech #canonvideography #retro

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4:3 vs 16:9 on SD Camcorders — Crop & Stretch or True Sensor Slice?

4:3 vs 16:9 on SD Camcorders — Crop & Stretch or True Sensor Slice? DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

1.4K views - 3 weeks ago

Panasonic PV-GS400 Camera Test

Panasonic PV-GS400 Camera Test DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

433 views - 1 month ago

Can a Vintage Camcorder Shoot Cinematic Video? | Panasonic PV-GS400

Can a Vintage Camcorder Shoot Cinematic Video? | Panasonic PV-GS400 DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

1.3K views - 1 month ago

Canon UCS1 Unboxing & Test — Will This 90s Gem Come Back to Life?

Canon UCS1 Unboxing & Test — Will This 90s Gem Come Back to Life? DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

959 views - 2 months ago

Fujix FS-1 Review — The 1993 GoPro Before GoPro Existed

Fujix FS-1 Review — The 1993 GoPro Before GoPro Existed DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

977 views - 3 months ago

Can a 1993 Camcorder Handle the Road? Fujix FS-1 Test

Can a 1993 Camcorder Handle the Road? Fujix FS-1 Test DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

293 views - 3 months ago

$38 Goodwill Gamble: Can a Canon Optura 100MC Still Record in 2025?

$38 Goodwill Gamble: Can a Canon Optura 100MC Still Record in 2025? DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

837 views - 3 months ago

Does This $34 Goodwill Grab Actually Work? Panasonic AG-DVC200

Does This $34 Goodwill Grab Actually Work? Panasonic AG-DVC200 DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

2.6K views - 3 months ago

Panasonic PV-GS400 Review — The Best MiniDV Camcorder of the 2000s?

Panasonic PV-GS400 Review — The Best MiniDV Camcorder of the 2000s? DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

3.1K views - 5 months ago

The First Consumer 3D Camcorder: Toshiba SK-3D7 (Only 500 Made!)

The First Consumer 3D Camcorder: Toshiba SK-3D7 (Only 500 Made!) DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

1.4K views - 8 months ago

80'S JVC HR-7100u VHS VCR

80'S JVC HR-7100u VHS VCR DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

2.4K views - 10 months ago

SONY DSR-200: REVIEW AND TEST

SONY DSR-200: REVIEW AND TEST DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

3.6K views - 1 year ago

DRVL Sony SuperBetamovie BMC660 Studio Test

DRVL Sony SuperBetamovie BMC660 Studio Test DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

720 views - 1 year ago

Kodak’s Forgotten Camcorder: The Kodavision System 2400 Review!

Kodak’s Forgotten Camcorder: The Kodavision System 2400 Review! DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

2.3K views - 1 year ago

Sharp Viewcam Roundup

Sharp Viewcam Roundup DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

5.6K views - 1 year ago

EXTREME RETRO CAM PURCHASE PROMO

EXTREME RETRO CAM PURCHASE PROMO DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

1.4K views - 1 year ago

Testing a DIY UHF TV Signal on 1980s Portable TVs — Does It Work?

Testing a DIY UHF TV Signal on 1980s Portable TVs — Does It Work? DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

2.7K views - 1 year ago

Hand-Held Retro Tech From the ’70s & ’80s — A Time-Travel Tour!

Hand-Held Retro Tech From the ’70s & ’80s — A Time-Travel Tour! DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

564 views - 2 years ago

CANON L1 CAMCORDER - REVIEW AND TEST

CANON L1 CAMCORDER - REVIEW AND TEST DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

8.2K views - 2 years ago

Canon GL2 - REVIEW AND TEST

Canon GL2 - REVIEW AND TEST DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

15.4K views - 2 years ago

Canon's XL2 - IS SO COOL!!!

Canon's XL2 - IS SO COOL!!! DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

21.6K views - 2 years ago

1980s VHS VIDEO EDITING

1980s VHS VIDEO EDITING DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

10.1K views - 2 years ago

Sony BVW-300a BetacamSP, JVC GR-S707 S-VHS Camcorder, and MORE!

Sony BVW-300a BetacamSP, JVC GR-S707 S-VHS Camcorder, and MORE! DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

8.4K views - 2 years ago

Panasonic PK-975 C-Mount Video Camera — Does It Still Work?

Panasonic PK-975 C-Mount Video Camera — Does It Still Work? DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

2.7K views - 2 years ago

DRVL: New Year's Live Stream Event

DRVL: New Year's Live Stream Event DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

761 views - 3 years ago

Panasonic PV-460D VHS CAMCORDER REVIEW AND TEST

Panasonic PV-460D VHS CAMCORDER REVIEW AND TEST DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

2.8K views - 3 years ago

Apple-1 Computer Live at VCF Midwest – Rare Tech Revealed

Apple-1 Computer Live at VCF Midwest – Rare Tech Revealed DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

265 views - 3 years ago

Dave's Retro Video Lab LIVE: Saturday Night Camcorder Chaos

Dave's Retro Video Lab LIVE: Saturday Night Camcorder Chaos DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

813 views - 3 years ago

Game Show: THE RIGHT ANSWER: The 8-Bit Guy vs. LGR

Game Show: THE RIGHT ANSWER: The 8-Bit Guy vs. LGR DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

1.9K views - 3 years ago

Adrian's Digital Basement talks shop and gives tips to Dave at VCF Midwest

Adrian's Digital Basement talks shop and gives tips to Dave at VCF Midwest DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

707 views - 3 years ago

Panasonic AG-456 SVHS Camcorder Epic Episode

Panasonic AG-456 SVHS Camcorder Epic Episode DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

8.9K views - 3 years ago

Panasonic WV-F2 Video Camera Review

Panasonic WV-F2 Video Camera Review DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

2.1K views - 3 years ago

Meet Dave and the lab rats at the Vintage Computer Festival Midwest!

Meet Dave and the lab rats at the Vintage Computer Festival Midwest! DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

389 views - 3 years ago

WELCOME TO DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB!

WELCOME TO DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB! DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

1.5K views - 3 years ago

Aiwa's 1986 8mm Camcorder Oddity: The CV-50

Aiwa's 1986 8mm Camcorder Oddity: The CV-50 DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

1.6K views - 3 years ago

RCA SFT-100w CED Player from 1981. Explanation and Demonstration. (SFT100)

RCA SFT-100w CED Player from 1981. Explanation and Demonstration. (SFT100) DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

4.4K views - 3 years ago

Retro Gear Parade: Sony CCD-V220 plus so much more!

Retro Gear Parade: Sony CCD-V220 plus so much more! DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

2K views - 3 years ago

DRVL Live Stream Promo

DRVL Live Stream Promo DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

253 views - 3 years ago

SONY CCD-V8AF Review. Plus more Marie.

SONY CCD-V8AF Review. Plus more Marie. DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

7.2K views - 3 years ago

Apple Mac Plus Computer Review: This retro Mac steals the show.

Apple Mac Plus Computer Review: This retro Mac steals the show. DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

1.3K views - 4 years ago

JVC GF-S1000H Review: Retro Cool Camcorder meets Marie!

JVC GF-S1000H Review: Retro Cool Camcorder meets Marie! DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

2.6K views - 4 years ago

ULTRA STRENGTH BENGAY: Camcorder Shoulder Relief (1985 Commercial Parody)

ULTRA STRENGTH BENGAY: Camcorder Shoulder Relief (1985 Commercial Parody) DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

820 views - 4 years ago

Panasonic PV-200D Review: Porky Pani meets The Crusher!

Panasonic PV-200D Review: Porky Pani meets The Crusher! DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

3K views - 4 years ago

Canon LX-200 Review: Stealthy Camcorder Surprise!

Canon LX-200 Review: Stealthy Camcorder Surprise! DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

2.1K views - 4 years ago

Canon VM-E1 Review: Canon

Canon VM-E1 Review: Canon DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

5.3K views - 4 years ago

Sony BMC-660 Review: Finally one that friggen works!

Sony BMC-660 Review: Finally one that friggen works! DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

4.3K views - 5 years ago

Dave answers questions!

Dave answers questions! DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

338 views - 5 years ago

SONY BMC-550 Teardown with big surprise!

SONY BMC-550 Teardown with big surprise! DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

1.6K views - 5 years ago

RCA CLC-020 Footage Sampler

RCA CLC-020 Footage Sampler DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

2.5K views - 5 years ago

Sony CCD-G5 Footage Sampler

Sony CCD-G5 Footage Sampler DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

2K views - 5 years ago

Panasonic WV-3260 footage sampler

Panasonic WV-3260 footage sampler DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

1.8K views - 5 years ago

JVC GR-C1U Review: Dave goes BACK TO THE FUTURE!

JVC GR-C1U Review: Dave goes BACK TO THE FUTURE! DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

9.2K views - 5 years ago

Sony CCD-V110 Review: Prosumer Powerhouse!

Sony CCD-V110 Review: Prosumer Powerhouse! DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

10.9K views - 5 years ago

Panasonic WV-3260 review: Old School Cool Cam!

Panasonic WV-3260 review: Old School Cool Cam! DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

6.1K views - 5 years ago

Old Video Camera and VCR un-bagging. Complete with bonus mold and dust!

Old Video Camera and VCR un-bagging. Complete with bonus mold and dust! DAVE'S RETRO VIDEO LAB

3.1K views - 5 years ago