View Full Version : Mini DV storage boxes


Matt Stahley
May 13th, 2004, 04:29 PM
Anyone have any suggestions on some cardboard or plastic storage boxes for Mini DV tapes?

Jeff Toogood
May 13th, 2004, 08:01 PM
Here's what I use

http://members.rogers.com/digitaliso/storage1.jpg

http://members.rogers.com/digitaliso/storage2.jpg

I picked them up at Staples Business Depot, the bottom drawer is a bit bigger and works perfectly for Hi-8 or D8 tapes.

Matt Stahley
May 13th, 2004, 09:27 PM
Jeff those look nice do they fit 3 tapes across or just the 2 with extra space?

Jeff Toogood
May 14th, 2004, 04:33 AM
Not quite 3 across, I was hoping when I bought them they would fit three, but not quite.

Thomas Fraser
May 24th, 2004, 08:59 PM
I use a fire and water proof case with a lock. After years of filming I do not want to lose everythng in a fire or if a water pipe breaks in my house..

Michael Wisniewski
May 24th, 2004, 10:00 PM
These are my favorite miniDV holders (click here) (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=search&Q=&b=758&shs=&ci=5255&ac=&Submit.x=19&Submit.y=7).

I also store the whole thing in a large fire/water proof safe so I don't lose anything accidentally.

There's a small one hanging on my wall for tapes that are currently being used, but I had to put a strip of velcro on it so the tapes didn't spill to the floor when I bumped it accidentally.

Martin Mayer
June 10th, 2004, 06:46 AM
For all our UK readers:

You can get those miniDV racks here (http://www.mysticmo.com/acatalog/DV_Stuff_Media_Storage_Units_2.html).

Ray Echevers
August 27th, 2004, 08:14 PM
Originally posted by Jeff Toogood : Here's what I use

http://members.rogers.com/digitaliso/storage1.jpg

http://members.rogers.com/digitaliso/storage2.jpg

I picked them up at Staples Business Depot, the bottom drawer is a bit bigger and works perfectly for Hi-8 or D8 tapes.

How much are they, are they available at any Staples, and do you have a link?

Jeff Toogood
August 27th, 2004, 09:19 PM
Try this link

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_skuset.asp?CatIds=6%2C61%2C83,88&name=CA%5FSK%5FIRIS+IN+THE+OFFICE+%2D+Table+Chest+3+and+4+Drawer+Storage

Matt Elias
September 5th, 2004, 05:22 PM
Has anyone used or heard about more impact resistant cases, like
turtle storage cases (http://www.taperesources-store.com/store/prodinfo.asp?number=XSDLT20%2DA&dept=241/) ?

Ray Echevers
September 7th, 2004, 08:52 AM
Originally posted by Jeff Toogood : Try this link

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_skuset.asp?CatIds=6%2C61%2C83,88&name=CA%5FSK%5FIRIS+IN+THE+OFFICE+%2D+Table+Chest+3+and+4+Drawer+Storage
That's only for canada.
I'm in the U.S.