Ampex CVR 35 DVCam portable video recorder/player and case plus one blank tape.6 months ago I used this to transfer some archive to DVD and it all worked fine.The machine is in very good clean condition , the ballistic nylon of the case is too but the ( previously clear) vinyl patches have gone milky and brittle and basically failed.I have tested it for this auction and cant say that it is now working fully so am offering it for spares .This is what I have found, using a 12Volt external supply:It loads and ejects a tape, plays it and spools forwards and backwards. As I now only have a blank tape for testing I cant see any video and audio replayingWhen I try to record the only baseband video source that I have is a DV camera, via a D to A convertor or analogue phono cable. In both cases it stays in record pause until video is supplied and it then it flashes the record pause LED and stops and starts the tape moving between flashes.So, there is a chance that it both records and replays with a proper video source but I can offer no guarantees, hence the start price. If you can tell what is going on from my description you might get a real bargain!

This Ampex CVR 35 DVCam portable video recorder and player is a vintage piece of technology from Japan. It is perfect for collectors or enthusiasts who appreciate the history and evolution of audio and video recording devices. This item is being sold for parts or as-is, I dont have a cable to plug this in so I have no way of testing it. It might work, it might not. You should assume it does not. I purchased it at an estate sale with a lot of other electronics. The CVR 35 is a Betacam model that was popular in its time and has since become a rare find. It is branded by Ampex and is a great addition to any vintage electronics collection. This portable video recorder and player is categorized under Consumer Electronics and Vintage Audio & Video, making it a unique and valuable item for those who appreciate the nostalgic value of old technology.

Ampex CVR 35 DVCam portable video recorder/player and case plus one blank tape.6 months ago I used this to transfer some archive to DVD and it all worked fine.The machine is in very good clean condition , the ballistic nylon of the case is too but the ( previously clear) vinyl patches have gone milky and brittle and basically failed.I have tested it for this auction and cant say that it is now working fully so am offering it for spares .This is what I have found, using a 12Volt external supply:It loads and ejects a tape, plays it and spools forwards and backwards. As I now only have a blank tape for testing I cant see any video and audio replayingWhen I try to record the only baseband video source that I have is a DV camera, via a D to A convertor or analogue phono cable. In both cases it stays in record pause until video is supplied and it then it flashes the record pause LED and stops and starts the tape moving between flashes.So, there is a chance that it both records and replays with a proper video source but I can offer no guarantees, hence the start price. If you can tell what is going on from my description you might get a real bargain!

Ampex CVR 35 DVCam portable video recorder/player and case plus one blank tape.6 months ago I used this to transfer some archive to DVD and it all worked fine.The machine is in very good clean condition , the ballistic nylon of the case is too but the ( previously clear) vinyl patches have gone milky and brittle and basically failed.I have tested it for this auction and cant say that it is now working fully so am offering it for spares .This is what I have found, using a 12Volt external supply:It loads and ejects a tape, plays it and spools forwards and backwards. As I now only have a blank tape for testing I cant see any video and audio replayingWhen I try to record the only baseband video source that I have is a DV camera, via a D to A convertor or analogue phono cable. In both cases it stays in record pause until video is supplied and it then it flashes the record pause LED and stops and starts the tape moving between flashes.So, there is a chance that it both records and replays with a proper video source but I can offer no guarantees, hence the start price. If you can tell what is going on from my description you might get a real bargain!

Ampex CVR 35 DVCam portable video recorder/player and case plus one blank tape.6 months ago I used this to transfer some archive to DVD and it all worked fine.The machine is in very good clean condition , the ballistic nylon of the case is too but the ( previously clear) vinyl patches have gone milky and brittle and basically failed.I have tested it for this auction and cant say that it is now working fully so am offering it for spares .This is what I have found, using a 12Volt external supply:It loads and ejects a tape, plays it and spools forwards and backwards. As I now only have a blank tape for testing I cant see any video and audio replayingWhen I try to record the only baseband video source that I have is a DV camera, via a D to A convertor or analogue phono cable. In both cases it stays in record pause until video is supplied and it then it flashes the record pause LED and stops and starts the tape moving between flashes.So, there is a chance that it both records and replays with a proper video source but I can offer no guarantees, hence the start price. If you can tell what is going on from my description you might get a real bargain!