Media Services - Frequently Asked Questions about VHS camcorders
What kinds of VHS camcorders do you loan?
Our VHS camcorders are all Panasonics.
For how long can I borrow a VHS camcorder?
The borrowing period for a VHS camcorder is three (3) days. The day you check it out counts as the first day, and the camcorder is due at the close of the library on the third day.
What kind of media does a VHS camcorder use?
VHS camcorders use VHS tapes:
Do you give or sell media along with borrowed camcorders?
No. You need to buy your own media. You can find VHS tapes at Best Buy, Staples, Target, Wal-Mart or the campus bookstore.
What do I do when I'm done recording?
The greatest advantage of using a VHS camcorder is that the media is instantly portable. There is no need to finalize or do anything else to the tape after you're finished recording. You can take it out of the camcorder and use it just about anywhere.