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Hi8 decks
coming soon.

Hi8 tapes play in our Digital8 rental deck today, with clean DV output over i.LINK. Dedicated Hi8 decks are on the way for shops that want a second 8 mm transport.

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Also known as
Hi-8, 8mm video
In use
1989 to 2000s
What is Hi8?

Hi8 is the higher-bandwidth analog 8 mm camcorder format from 1989. Hi8 tapes play in Digital8 decks such as the Sony GV-D200 that VCR Supply rents, which converts them to DV over i.LINK. Dedicated Hi8 deck rental is coming soon.

Hi8 at VCR Supply soon.

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Available now

Hi8 playback on the Sony GV-D200 rental, and Hi8 deck repair.

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Coming soon

Dedicated Hi8 and Video8 decks for shops running a second 8 mm line.

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Capture tip

Use the i.LINK DV output rather than composite when transferring Hi8 through a Digital8 deck.

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01Will my Hi8 tapes play in a Digital8 deck?

Yes, on the GV-D200 and most Digital8 decks with analog playback.

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