Betamax (also known as Beta, and stylized as the Greek letter β in its logo) is a discontinued consumer analog videocassette recording format developed by Sony. It was one of the main competitors in the …

Dec 4, 2025 · While many people remember recording with VHS, Sony’s Betamax video recorder, which debuted before VHS, has less of an imprint on the public’s pop culture memory. Betamax had a …

Jun 9, 2025 · This is exactly where Sony came into play in June 1975 by launching "Betamax", a format for time-controlled recording and subsequent viewing.

Find rare vintage Betamax video recorders and players, including Sony SLO-325 and Toshiba V-M41. Relive the nostalgia. Explore Betamax on eBay!

Oct 27, 2025 · Betamax, also called Beta, is a type of consumer video cassette recorder (VCR) developed by Sony in Japan. This videotape format was released in 1975 and uses magnetic tapes …

Welcome to Betamaxcollecters.com. This site takes a look back on NTSC video history, the first home video recorders to ever hit the market. The Sony Betamax. Beta was the format that started it all. The …

Betamax cassette videotape was 0.5-inch-wide as compared to the earlier professional 0.75-inch-wide U-matic format. Sony created the Betacam for broadcast and professional use. Released in 1982, it …

Jun 9, 2025 · Betamax recorders were initially expensive, but they offered superior video and audio quality compared to other formats available at the time. The first Betamax recorder, the LV-1901, …

Oct 18, 2024 · In the realm of video recording technology, few names evoke nostalgia and innovation quite like Betamax. The Betamax player, also known as the Betamax tape player or Betamax …

Betamax is a VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) that was made by the Japanese company Sony. The technology built upon Sony’s earlier professional U-Matic system, making it smaller and more …