DVCPRO 25 – Digital Video Tape
DVCPRO 25 (or DVCPRO standard) is a standard definition digital video format (720 x 576).
DVCPRO 25, first introduced by Panasonic in 1995 and launched in direct competition to Sony DVCAM.
Pictured is a Panasonic AJ-CL12LP cleaning cassette. DVCPRO 25 cassettes are similar in appearance.
DVCPRO 25 is easily identified by the yellow cassette / tape flap. There are different variants of this format, and tapes were available in medium and large formats.
DVCPRO Cassette adaptor for Mini DV playback in a DVCPRO VTR
Most DVCPRO VTR’s can also play back Mini DV but a cassette adaptor is required.
DVCPRO to digital transfer
We can transfer DVCPRO to digital files for use in archiving or editing applications. We can supply the files as compressed MP4 or uncompressed MOV.
Upscaling
Real time hardware upscaling and deinterlacing for standard definition video formats. Scale from standard definition 720×576 to 720p or 1080p.
Tape damage due to moisture
DVCPRO tapes are very susceptible to damage from moisture and incorrect storage. Long term exposure to moisture can cause irreversible damage. If there are signs of mould on the tape, consider getting them digitized sooner rather than later. Mould damaged tape can be saved, see our tape repair page.
Read this post to see how we managed to repair and recover an entire DVCPRO tape archive.
Contact us for more information on this service.