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* Reviews of consumer-grade audio and video equipment, from walkmans and cassette decks to VCRs and camcorders. * Mini-documentaries about film and video technology. * Strategies to digitize analog videos. * Restored and edited home movies. * Also: my foray into e-biking.

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20th Century Fox Home Entertainment presents the Widescreen Series on VHS

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment presents the Widescreen Series on VHS ConsumerDV

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Ponies: a TV series full of small mistakes and large blunders

Ponies: a TV series full of small mistakes and large blunders ConsumerDV

252 views - 1 week ago

Portta VD20P analog to digital video converter: CAN IT DO IT ALL?

Portta VD20P analog to digital video converter: CAN IT DO IT ALL? ConsumerDV

1.2K views - 2 weeks ago

OutfitR single e-bike rack with ramp for 2-inch hitch receiver | assembly, review and test drive

OutfitR single e-bike rack with ramp for 2-inch hitch receiver | assembly, review and test drive ConsumerDV

66 views - 1 month ago

AT&SF 3751 steam locomotive depot trials (1990s)

AT&SF 3751 steam locomotive depot trials (1990s) ConsumerDV

215 views - 1 month ago

HOW to play a small VHS tape in a full-size VHS VCR?

HOW to play a small VHS tape in a full-size VHS VCR? ConsumerDV

217 views - 1 month ago

Southern Pacific 2472 steam locomotive + 8376 and 7324 diesel (VHS-C original recording, unedited)

Southern Pacific 2472 steam locomotive + 8376 and 7324 diesel (VHS-C original recording, unedited) ConsumerDV

347 views - 1 month ago

1992 Denver downtown, Art Museum, Elitch Gardens amusement park (VHS home film by Richard and Gayla)

1992 Denver downtown, Art Museum, Elitch Gardens amusement park (VHS home film by Richard and Gayla) ConsumerDV

175 views - 1 month ago

DigitPro VHS to Digital Converter 3.0 as a monitor/recorder for a camcorder "tapeless build"

DigitPro VHS to Digital Converter 3.0 as a monitor/recorder for a camcorder "tapeless build" ConsumerDV

906 views - 1 month ago

Round 2: raw clips MiniDVR vs Portta VHS to Digital Converter (VD22P) vs ClonerAlliance ViewLite AV

Round 2: raw clips MiniDVR vs Portta VHS to Digital Converter (VD22P) vs ClonerAlliance ViewLite AV ConsumerDV

273 views - 2 months ago

Round 1: Comparing MiniDVR, Portta VHS vs Digital Converter (VD22P) vs ClonerAlliance ViewLite AV

Round 1: Comparing MiniDVR, Portta VHS vs Digital Converter (VD22P) vs ClonerAlliance ViewLite AV ConsumerDV

285 views - 2 months ago

Carry two e-bikes with Outfitr/Young 2-Bike Hitch Rack

Carry two e-bikes with Outfitr/Young 2-Bike Hitch Rack ConsumerDV

432 views - 2 months ago

Portta VHS to Digital Converter VD22P — the best for the price? Comparison tests and setup advice.

Portta VHS to Digital Converter VD22P — the best for the price? Comparison tests and setup advice. ConsumerDV

8.7K views - 3 months ago

Film or video? Can you figure it out?

Film or video? Can you figure it out? ConsumerDV

165 views - 4 months ago

The last year Panasonic made a DVD camcorder - the VDR-D210 review and samples

The last year Panasonic made a DVD camcorder - the VDR-D210 review and samples ConsumerDV

1.4K views - 5 months ago

How to import video clips from a DVD camcorder to a computer

How to import video clips from a DVD camcorder to a computer ConsumerDV

1.2K views - 5 months ago

DVD camcorders: hopelessly outdated or perfect for retro videos and vintage vibe?

DVD camcorders: hopelessly outdated or perfect for retro videos and vintage vibe? ConsumerDV

938 views - 6 months ago

How Velotric T1 ST Plus e-bike tricks you

How Velotric T1 ST Plus e-bike tricks you ConsumerDV

1K views - 6 months ago

Velotric T1 ST Plus e-bike report: 300 miles and 20 recharges after

Velotric T1 ST Plus e-bike report: 300 miles and 20 recharges after ConsumerDV

1.5K views - 6 months ago

Cheap fisheye for just $7

Cheap fisheye for just $7 ConsumerDV

1.6K views - 7 months ago

Christmas vacation and New Year 2025 in Chicago | Canon PowerShot A1200 & LG K51

Christmas vacation and New Year 2025 in Chicago | Canon PowerShot A1200 & LG K51 ConsumerDV

132 views - 7 months ago

The best Canon standard definition tapeless camcorder | FS22, FS21, FS20

The best Canon standard definition tapeless camcorder | FS22, FS21, FS20 ConsumerDV

1.6K views - 8 months ago

2025 San Diego NoKings rally | street footage | Canon FS20

2025 San Diego NoKings rally | street footage | Canon FS20 ConsumerDV

495 views - 8 months ago

A fisheye with the Canon FS camcorder: HOW?

A fisheye with the Canon FS camcorder: HOW? ConsumerDV

3.4K views - 8 months ago

ClonerAlliance ViewLite AV video converter REVIEW | Digitize your tapes or make a tapeless build

ClonerAlliance ViewLite AV video converter REVIEW | Digitize your tapes or make a tapeless build ConsumerDV

4.2K views - 8 months ago

I converted my VHS camcorder to tapeless with the ClonerAlliance ViewLite AV

I converted my VHS camcorder to tapeless with the ClonerAlliance ViewLite AV ConsumerDV

953 views - 9 months ago

Super8 film simulation | Recorded with the Canon FS200

Super8 film simulation | Recorded with the Canon FS200 ConsumerDV

307 views - 9 months ago

Canon FS: tapeless camcorder for vintage vibe!

Canon FS: tapeless camcorder for vintage vibe! ConsumerDV

6.9K views - 9 months ago

Sisigad B16 Dart Max electric scooter unboxing and review

Sisigad B16 Dart Max electric scooter unboxing and review ConsumerDV

680 views - 9 months ago

I will never buy FILA shoes again! - Review, repair, remorse.

I will never buy FILA shoes again! - Review, repair, remorse. ConsumerDV

2.8K views - 10 months ago

Ride1Up Roadster V3 E-Bike - SURPRISED after testing both single-speed and 9-speed!

Ride1Up Roadster V3 E-Bike - SURPRISED after testing both single-speed and 9-speed! ConsumerDV

6.7K views - 10 months ago

Slab City | 3CCD, tapeless | Panasonic SDR-H200

Slab City | 3CCD, tapeless | Panasonic SDR-H200 ConsumerDV

1.2K views - 10 months ago

Inline skating retro style (CCD + fisheye) at Santa Monica beach | 2025

Inline skating retro style (CCD + fisheye) at Santa Monica beach | 2025 ConsumerDV

570 views - 10 months ago

Shoot video with vintage vibe - VHS, Super8 or DV - for $25 with no tape!

Shoot video with vintage vibe - VHS, Super8 or DV - for $25 with no tape! ConsumerDV

2.1K views - 11 months ago

8-mm film simulation (no audio) | recorded with a digital SD-card based camcorder

8-mm film simulation (no audio) | recorded with a digital SD-card based camcorder ConsumerDV

334 views - 11 months ago

Which camcorder for vintage video?

Which camcorder for vintage video? ConsumerDV

6.5K views - 11 months ago

How to choose a small, cheap, easy to use camcorder

How to choose a small, cheap, easy to use camcorder ConsumerDV

8.1K views - 1 year ago

Professional DV, Cine Line and how JVC has missed digital cinema revolution, almost

Professional DV, Cine Line and how JVC has missed digital cinema revolution, almost ConsumerDV

470 views - 1 year ago

The best Sony Digital8 camcorder (of the last generation) — DCR-TRV460

The best Sony Digital8 camcorder (of the last generation) — DCR-TRV460 ConsumerDV

14.5K views - 1 year ago

2001 Barbra Streisand's Timeless: Live in Concert television special was FULL OF COMMERCIALS

2001 Barbra Streisand's Timeless: Live in Concert television special was FULL OF COMMERCIALS ConsumerDV

580 views - 1 year ago

$20 MiniDVR converts your VHS camcorder into a mediocre digital camera

$20 MiniDVR converts your VHS camcorder into a mediocre digital camera ConsumerDV

26.5K views - 1 year ago

Cheap battery for Aventon Soltera | Why an extra battery is useful

Cheap battery for Aventon Soltera | Why an extra battery is useful ConsumerDV

954 views - 1 year ago

Aventon Soltera.2 or Ride1Up Roadster V3 - which e-bike is better?

Aventon Soltera.2 or Ride1Up Roadster V3 - which e-bike is better? ConsumerDV

6.8K views - 1 year ago

How to turn the Velotric T1 e-bike into a pumpkin

How to turn the Velotric T1 e-bike into a pumpkin ConsumerDV

310 views - 1 year ago

Is a lightweight e-bike viable for a long commute? Aventon Soltera 2 quick test and thoughts.

Is a lightweight e-bike viable for a long commute? Aventon Soltera 2 quick test and thoughts. ConsumerDV

530 views - 1 year ago

American tourists travel from Liechtenstein to Switzerland to Germany in 1993 (VHS home video)

American tourists travel from Liechtenstein to Switzerland to Germany in 1993 (VHS home video) ConsumerDV

76 views - 1 year ago

Using a 30-year old camcorder for a travelog (Sony CCD-FX310 review +vintage footage)

Using a 30-year old camcorder for a travelog (Sony CCD-FX310 review +vintage footage) ConsumerDV

737 views - 1 year ago

The smallest professional AVCCAM camcorder

The smallest professional AVCCAM camcorder ConsumerDV

1.5K views - 1 year ago

A family of three drives to Sacramento then takes a train to Portland in 1994 (VHS home video)

A family of three drives to Sacramento then takes a train to Portland in 1994 (VHS home video) ConsumerDV

182 views - 1 year ago

The first modern camcorder - Panasonic HDC-SD1

The first modern camcorder - Panasonic HDC-SD1 ConsumerDV

5.5K views - 1 year ago

American tourists travel from Amsterdam to Paris by high speed train in 2004 (VHS home video)

American tourists travel from Amsterdam to Paris by high speed train in 2004 (VHS home video) ConsumerDV

131 views - 1 year ago

A young couple travels to Yosemite National Park in 1998 (vintage camcorder footage)

A young couple travels to Yosemite National Park in 1998 (vintage camcorder footage) ConsumerDV

824 views - 1 year ago

The first consumer-grade recordable digital video format turns 30: the history of DV / DVC / MiniDV

The first consumer-grade recordable digital video format turns 30: the history of DV / DVC / MiniDV ConsumerDV

2K views - 1 year ago

Mini DV and Digital8 to computer - which digitizing method is best for you

Mini DV and Digital8 to computer - which digitizing method is best for you ConsumerDV

27.8K views - 1 year ago

Dazzle Video Creator Platinum (DVC-170) has unique features - will it work?

Dazzle Video Creator Platinum (DVC-170) has unique features - will it work? ConsumerDV

2.3K views - 1 year ago

Panasonic DMR-ES35V - a VHS+DVD recorder with built-in time base corrector (TBC)

Panasonic DMR-ES35V - a VHS+DVD recorder with built-in time base corrector (TBC) ConsumerDV

11.4K views - 1 year ago

What is Time Base Corrector (TBC) and do you need it?

What is Time Base Corrector (TBC) and do you need it? ConsumerDV

4.4K views - 1 year ago

Testing simulated Super 8 footage (CCD, global shutter)

Testing simulated Super 8 footage (CCD, global shutter) ConsumerDV

327 views - 2 years ago

The last handheld VHS camcorder: a triumphant bang or a dispirited whimper?

The last handheld VHS camcorder: a triumphant bang or a dispirited whimper? ConsumerDV

2.6K views - 2 years ago

Test: Corel Dazzle DVD Recorder vs. I-O Data GV-USB2 vs. Diamond VC500 vs. Pinnacle Dazzle DVC100

Test: Corel Dazzle DVD Recorder vs. I-O Data GV-USB2 vs. Diamond VC500 vs. Pinnacle Dazzle DVC100 ConsumerDV

9.4K views - 2 years ago