Video Tape Transfer and Digitizing Services

Seattle Umatic tape transfer Betacam tape digitize EIAJ tape capture Digital Betacam transfer DVCAM capture HDCAM HDV digitize

Video Tape Transfer Formats and Pricing:

Discounts up to 40% off are available with high quantity orders.

BROADCAST AND PROFESSIONAL VIDEO TAPE TRANSFER PRICING:

  • 3/4” Umatic tape transfer: $45 for small (20min) tape, or $55 for large (60min) tape.

  • 3/4” Umatic SP tape transfer: $45 for small (20min) tape, or $55 for large (60min) tape.

  • Betacam tape transfer: $45 for small (20min) tape, or $60 for large (90min) tape.

  • Betacam SP tape transfer: $45 for small (30min) tape, or $60 for large (90min) tape.

  • Digital Betacam tape transfer: $50 for small (40min) tape, or $65 for large (120min) tape.

  • Betacam SX tape transfer: $55 for small (60min) tape, or $70 for large (190min) tape.

  • Betacam MPEG IMX tape transfer: $55 for small (60min) tape, or $70 for large (190min) tape.

  • HDCAM tape transfer: $55 for small (40min) tape, or $75 for large (120min) tape.

  • HDCAM-SR tape transfer: $55 for small (40min) tape, or $75 for large (120min) tape.

  • DVCAM tape transfer: $50 for small (60min) tape, or $70 for large (180min) tape.

  • HDV tape transfer: $55 for small (60min) tape, or $75 for large (180min) tape.

  • NEW for 2024 1-inch video tape (Type-C): $50-$90 (varies by tape length).

  • NEW for 2024 Sony D-2 tape transfer: $65-$140 (varies by tape length).

  • Sony XDCAM (optical disc) transfer: $45-$85 (varies by media and format).

  • DVCPro tape transfer: $55 for medium (60min) tape, or $70 (120min) tape.

  • DVCPro HD tape transfer: $55 for medium (60min) tape, or $70 for large (120min) tape.

VINTAGE VIDEO TAPE TRANSFER PRICING:

  • EIAJ 1/2" reel-reel tape transfer: $65 for 5” reel (30min), $75 for 7” reel (60min).

    • Sony AV-8650 (fully restored) is utilized for excellent quality playback of EIAJ B&W and COLOR tapes! NTSC only.

  • Akai 1/4" reel-reel tape transfer: $75 for 5” reel (30min). Learn more about Akai 1/4” video tapes.

    • Akai VT-150 (fully restored) is utilized for excellent quality playback of Akai 1/4” B&W and COLOR tapes! NTSC only.

CONSUMER VIDEO TAPE TRANSFER PRICING:

  • VHS tape transfer: $50 per tape (up to 2 hours), or $60 (2-4 hours), or $70 (4-6 hours).

  • S-VHS tape transfer: $50 per tape (up to 2 hours), or $60 (2-4 hours), or $70 (4-6 hours).

  • VHS-C and S-VHS-C tape transfer: $50 per tape.

  • DV and Mini-DV tape transfer: $50 per tape.

  • HDV tape transfer: $55 per tape.

  • Video-8 tape transfer: $50 per tape.

  • Hi-8 tape transfer: $50 per tape.

  • Digital-8 tape transfer: $50 per tape.

  • 8mm video tape transfer: $50 per tape.

  • Betamax tape transfer: $50 per tape (up to 2 hours), or $60 (over 2 hours).

  • Super Beta tape transfer: $50 per tape (up to 2 hours), or $60 (over 2 hours).

  • Betamax High-Band tape transfer: $50 per tape (up to 2 hours), or $60 (over 2 hours).

Delivery options for your digital files include USB stick, USB hard drive, or download. You are welcome to provide your own blank USB media for your files, or we can provide new blank USB media at minimal cost. A suitable USB stick is usually under $15 and will hold several hours of video.

Your video assets will be delivered as h.264 files for universal playback, or Prores files on request for professional editing software.

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Precision Video Service offers video tape transfer and digitizing services to convert your old video tapes to digital files. We utilize best practices and well maintained VCR’s and VTR’s to deliver beautiful high quality results. Delivery options include USB stick, USB hard drive, or download. Your video will be delivered as h.264 files for universal playback, or Prores files on request for professional editing software.

Some older tapes may require treatment before playback. Treatment can include baking to resolve "sticky shed", removal of mold, splicing broken tapes, and more. This is most common with Umatic and reel-to-reel tapes. Baking is included in the standard fee (if needed). Mold removal and splicing may incur an additional charge depending on the severity.

Analog tape formats are processed through one of our several broadcast quality Digital Timebase Correctors (TBC’s) to stabilize the video for best possible capture quality. During capture we use a waveform monitor and vectorscope to QC your video in realtime, making corrections only where appropriate and beneficial.

Most digital tape formats are captured using SDI to ensure the best possible capture quality.