What are the ideal storage/archival conditions for HDCAM tape?
• Short-term Storage (10 years or less): 59F – 73F (15C – 23C), humidity should be 30% – 40% • Long-term storage (More that 10 years): 54F – 59F (12C – 15C), humidity should be 30% +/- 5%. • As a rule, videocassettes should be stored in an upright position, in a protective album box, case or sleeve and rewound. • Can I use the same HDCAM cassettes in both 24PsF and 60i recording mode? Yes. Be aware that running time for HDCAM cassettes is dependent on which recording mode is used. See most popular record mode chart below: HDCAM CASSETTE RECORDING TIME (in minutes) MODEL RECORDING MODE 60i 50i 24PsF BCT-6HD 6 7 7 BCT-12HD 12 14 15 BCT-22HD 22 26 27 BCT-32HD 32 38 40 BCT-40HD 40 48 50 BCT-34HDL 34 40 42 BCT-64HDL 64 76 80 BCT-94HDL 94 112 117 BCT-124HDL 124 148 155 NOTE: An expanded version of this chart outlining cassettes record time in all available modes is available on our home page. • What is the archival life of HDCAM tape? Based on Sony’s 50+ years of experience manufacturing mag
