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  shelf life for miniDV

  Posted by Jack Fox on August 23, 2010 at 7:24 pm

  I have boxes of brand new sealed Panasonic MiniDV AY-DVM63MQ that is about 3+ years old. Does magnetic tape become frail (expire) with time?

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  Micah Mcdowell replied 15 years, 8 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  Micah Mcdowell

  August 23, 2010 at 8:44 pm

  Since they’re still sealed, I’d say they’re perfectly fine to use. I’ve seen 8+ year old tapes snap when played back, but it’s the exposure to dust/humidity that seems to make the difference. New, sealed tapes should have no such issues.

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