Slides Vs. Negative Photography – What Came First?
Slides and negatives are two great ways to store family photos and analog photographs. Both storing methods are popular and offer different pros and cons for photographers. But which came...
How Did the First Photograph Work?
Today, photography is as commonly known as the sky being blue. But there was a time when photography was a totally revolutionary term. Long before we ever knew what a...
History of Digital Cameras
Today, everyone with a smartphone also has a digital camera in their pocket. It’s a luxury that we’ve come so accustomed to that it’s taken for granted. Heck, just 15...
Top 5 Weird Old Camera Formats
Cameras have existed for about 150 years. Sure, some people argue that rudimentary cameras existed prior to that in the form of camera obscura, but I’m not counting that. I’m...
Which Is Older 8 Track or Cassette?
In the 1960s, several forms of analog magnetic tape recordings took the music world by storm by making music listening and recording much more accessible to the average consumer. But...
How Much Did Cassette Tapes Cost in the 80s?
Imagine (if you had the luxury of doing so back in the day) walking through your local shopping mall rocking your Sony Walkman on the hip of your acid washed...
The Rise and Fall of the VHS
The ‘70s and ‘80s were a whirlwind of culture, fashion, and technology. Bright colors and big hair abounded, reflecting the revolutionary technologies emerging. Kids and teens were flocking to arcades...
The History of Reel-to-Reel Audio
When you think about old analog equipment, your first thought probably springs to old videotapes, like the VHS or maybe film reels, such as Super 8, right? Or maybe you...
5 Fun VHS Facts that will Blow Your Mind
Oh, the beloved VHS tape. The VHS was once a hot item and it has made history. Check out these crazy facts... your mind will be blown.
Can I Order Additional Outputs at a Later Date?
It’s pretty obvious – getting digital copies of your analog media is awesome! Not only that, but it’s the only sure way to preserve your past’s most memorable moments. You...
What Was the First Movie Made on DVD?
I remember when DVDs first came out. It was a wonderful yet weird time, and I’d like to take you on a little journey. Blockbusters were on practically every corner....
Analog Vs. Digital: Comparing Two Media Types
Look around your house and find that old shoebox of photographs, tapes, and films hiding in the closet. What do you notice about them? How are they different from photos...
Is Super8 Film Still Being Made?
If you have some old film reels, chances are you have some Super 8 film. Super 8 film was introduced by Kodak in 1965, and it made the home-movie process...