Any real need for mini-DV plastic cases in archiving?
I really don't have a use for the clear plastic case once I've loaded the footage onto my hard drive...that is, I don't feel the need to stick the mini-DV tape unit back into the case before putting it away...either in a 50-tape holding piece of molded plastic or in small boxes that hold 50-100 or so.
My labeling is on the tape cartridge itself and being inside or a case makes it difficult to read or forces me to write still another label. Am I missing something? Is there a valid practical reason to maintain them? Yes, I have no doubt that somehow, the tapes would be even more safe if inside another casing...but is that truly significant? Worth adding extra steps to my workflow? [In case I'm not persuaded to begin using them, am posting a separate query around how to recycling them.] |
YIKES! YES. The case is the first layer of defense against dust. I won't place tapes that have been sitting out of their cases for any significant period of time into any of my cameras or VTRs.
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You wouldn't leave your food out of your refrigerator, that's in the same class. Cheers. |
not to mention that if you're stacking tapes they stack easier and if they're in job bags the shells won't get damaged.
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OK, get it. Thank you all. Had a blind spot. Have former wives who would be amused by this thread...
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