Are Hi8 and MiniDV the Same?
Cleaning out the attic, I discovered a box of old miniature tapes that had long since lost their camcorders. As I began to go through them, look at their labels,...
When was the Audio Cassette Invented?
Audio formats have gone through some significant changes over the years, especially since the 90s. If you were to hop into a time machine to 1996, everyone would be listening...
Do the "Coolest" Places in the World Live Up to the Hype?
Any wanderlust folks out there? Your heart just aches for adventure, a new stamp added to your passport and for the opportunity to experience something new – we get it!...
How to Prep Your Photos for Digitization
With Legacybox, sending your photographs to our warehouse for digitization is as easy as one, two, three. We make the process simple with at-home delivery, free return shipping, and crush-proof...
Scanning Old Photos vs. Negatives - Which is Better?
If you’ve been following our blog for a while, you’re probably well aware that digitizing analog media is the best way to protect your recorded memories from loss, damage, and...
Will Legacybox Keep my Original Memories?
A question that we get quite often here at Legacybox isn’t about the digitization process itself, but rather, what happens to your memories--your pictures, tapes, and film--when we’re done? We...
Our Favorite Halloween Traditions
Halloween is just around the corner, and we are all thinking, “Woo-hooOOoo!” From costumes, and candy, to tricking and treating, this spooky season is a great time to take part...
The All You Need to Know Guide for Traveling Solo
When you think vacation and travel, your first thought is typically a group event, right? Or at the very least, a couple’s retreat. But what about traveling solo? Who says...
Safely Cleaning Your Old Tapes
Imagine: you’ve been cleaning out your basement or attic, and you found some old videotapes that you haven’t seen in a while. Excited, you’re looking on all sides of each...
PAL, SECAM and NTSC
PAL, NTSC and SECAM. You may have seen it or even heard of it before, but you’re not entirely sure exactly what it is or how it applies to your...
Throw the Neighborhoods Best Halloween Party this Year!
Who here is ready for spooky season?! As you begin to dust off your decorations, pull out your old costumes and stock up on candy, you might ask yourself, “What...
A Timeline History: VHS-C
Recently, I wrote a blog post about the many types of tapes that have been used over the years in camcorders. From regular VHS tapes to MicroMVs, the cartridges that...
Packing Your Memories Safely before You Ship
If you’ve just ordered your very first Legacybox, congratulations! You’re one step closer to preserving your memories so that you can relive them with friends and family forever. We’re grateful...