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My first VCR was a BETA I, in 1977.  Briefly flirted with VHS from
1979 to 1981, and back to BETA.   Currently actively using SONY
SHLF-100, SHF600, and and NEC 65. (Have a GE VHS for playback
primarily).

I have been eyeing the EDB Betas.  The 9500 is fairly expensive.  I
have been wanting to upgrade to a higher resolution unit as the Betas
are really noticeable on my 35" direct view set.

The $20.00 per tape on the ED's looks awfully steep after buying tapes
in quantity in the $3 - $4 range.  (The original Beta I tapes ere
$18.00 each for 1 hour but I have been spoiled.).

I have thought about the ED Beta, but the new HI-8 specs looks awfully
good but I haven't seen one myself.

But recently Panasonic has discontinued their 7400 model.  This is a
portable S-VHS, flying erase, dual meters, has time code capability,
etc.  Pricing on these units new, but discontinued is just about $2k.

Has anybody in netland (who reads this) used the 7400's.  What is your
opinion, how does it compare to the Super Beta's or HI-8.  This is a
pro unit so you don't see them everywhere.

Recommendations! Comments!  Anything.

I have thought about check the local pro-video suppliers and renting
one for a day.  (Could be a cheap insurance policy!).  But I would
like some feed back from someone who has actually used one.

bill


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