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Convert Betacam Tapes to Digital
If you or your organization still have video footage trapped on obsolete Betacam cassettes, now is the time to have us digitize them for you. With over 25 years of experience in the digital conversion business, we’re experts at transferring Betacam tapes to digital or DVD.
We convert all formats including Betacam SP, Betacam SX, and Digital Betacam (DigiBeta). Call today or place your order online to transfer those outdated Betacam tapes to high-quality digital files you can work with before they fade away.
Accepted Videotape Formats
Our Pricing for Betacam Transfer Services
| QUANTITY | BULK DISCOUNT | PRICE PER TAPE (UP TO 60 MINUTES) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-10 | $40.00 | |
| 11-25 | 10% | $36.00 |
| 26-50 | 15% | $34.00 |
| 51-100 | 20% | $32.00 |
| 100-200 | 25% | $30.00 |
| 200+ | CALL |
| ADDITIONAL BETACAM TAPE TRANSFER OPTIONS | |
|---|---|
| Capture Video Footage Over 60 Minutes | $10 per Tape |
| Create Video DVD with Custom Menu & Case | $15 per DVD |
| Additional DVD Copies | $9 per DVD |
| Custom On-Screen Titles | $5 per Title |
| Repair, Re-case, Re-spool Damaged Tape | up to $35 |
| Custom Video Editing Service | $55 per hour |
Every Betacam Transfer Includes:
- Professional Transfer to MP4, MOV, AVI or Apple ProRes Files
- Real-time capture using professional video decks
- Custom Naming of Video Files by Label
- TBC video filtering to eliminate jitter & improve quality
- Free Shipping for Orders Over $250
- Free Pickup for Orders over $500 (NYC Tri-State Area)
Our Betacam Transfer Process
We convert Betacam SP to digital, as well as Betacam SX and Digibeta, at our secure production facility in Lodi, NJ. Your Betacam tapes can be shipped or dropped off at our office, located use outside of New York City. Our video technicians use professional playback equipment with IEEE 1394 or SDI connections, which allows for a direct digital capture in order to maximize quality. Once each tape is captured in its entirety, black space is removed from the beginning and end of each clip, and the files are named according to the tape labels. The files are then converted to MP4, MOV, or Apple ProRes format according to your needs.
Your newly digitized footage is reviewed for quality assurance and saved to a flash drive, external hard drive or burned to DVD. Your once forgotten footage will become modernized and ready to enjoy, share, archive or edit as needed for personal or professional use. Our pricing is based on a per tape basis with discounts for quantity. Whether you have a handful of Betacam tapes in your personal collection or work for a company with hundreds or even thousands, we can turnaround your order in a timely fashion at the highest quality.
Betacam Video Quality and Resolution
While the Betamax format lost out to VHS in the consumer market, Sony’s Betacam was very successful on the commercial side in the 1980s. Shortly after Betacam SP was introduced it became the industry standard for most television stations and high-end video production companies until the late ’90s. Betacam SP offered better picture quality and longer recording times.
Digital Betacam or DigiBeta came out in 1993, superseding previous versions and offering superior performance over both DVCAM and DVCPRO tapes. Betacam SX was introduced in 1996 as a digital version of Betacam SP and was positioned as a less expensive alternative to Digibeta.
Regardless of the format you have, we have the experience and equipment to transfer broadcast tapes to digital with the highest picture and sound quality. Below is a list of the tape formats we transfer:
NTSC & PAL Formats – Betacam, Betacam SP, Betacam SX, DigiBeta, HDV, DVCAM, HDCAM, DVCPRO25/50/100, MiniDV, VHS, VHS-C and Hi8 tapes
NTSC Only (no PAL) – 3/4″ U-Matic Tapes, Open Reel 1/2″ and 1″ Tapes.
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We had such a great experience with Smooth Photo Scanning, and I really can’t recommend them enough. We brought them a very old book with Sanskrit/Devanagari text, which turned out to be a much more complicated project than a standard book scan. Brandon took the time to go through the book, understand exactly what we were trying to accomplish, and talk through the different options with us. One… of the biggest challenges was the OCR. Devanagari wasn’t compatible with the typical OCR programs they normally work with, but instead of just telling us it couldn’t be done, Brandon independently researched different OCR programs and tested several options on our pages. He spent a lot of extra time trying to find something that might actually work for us which was so above and beyond of him. The scanning itself was incredible. The book was scanned completely non-destructively, with absolutely no damage to it, and the quality of the finished images is beautiful. We were honestly amazed at how clear and professional everything came out. The pricing was also very reasonable, especially considering the amount of time and care that went into the project. We were also on a bit of a time crunch because we were trying to get the material ready to begin working with our teacher, and everyone went above and beyond to accommodate our timeline. Everyone we interacted with was super understanding and helpful.. While we were there Brandon also took the time to show us some of the incredible archival work they’ve done, involving places like Madison Square Garden and historical works. It was extremely fascinating to see the level of care and expertise that goes into preserving these materials. We are so grateful to Brandon and the whole team. They were amazing to work with and this truly is a passion for all of them. The quality of the scans is amazing, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. If you have something valuable or irreplaceable that you need scanned, especially if it requires extra care, I would seriously recommend Smooth Photo Scanning. 11 out of 10!
- Apoorva YaddanapudiGoogle review
Great experience overall. I brought in my paintings to be scanned and they had everything done same day, which I really appreciated. The customer service was very friendly , professional, and made the process smooth. The quality came out exactly how I needed. Definitely a solid spot if you're an artist looking to get your work digitized . I will be back for sure .
- Tamar RobinsonGoogle review
I brought in 17 beta tapes from an old camcorder and within a week and a half they were put on a thumb drive! Excellent service, really nice people that work there! I highly recommend! It was so nice to be able to share these videos from almost 30 years ago with my grown children! They loved seeing themselves as little kids.
- Lesley RafesGoogle review
The old video tape that Brandon had digitized for me had presented a few difficulties on my end. I got back in touch with him with questions a couple of times, via email. He responded quickly every time and guided me to find a solution to the problem. He is a very responsible and professional businessman. I highly recommend Smooth Photo Scanning.
- Guillermo GallegosGoogle review
I had three very old family group photos colorized by Smooth Photo Services and the result was amazing, seemingly bringing those persons back to life with perfectly chosen colors, an excellent job. I wholeheartedly recommend them for your more important b&w photos.
