Vintage early 1970s. The system consists of the VT-100 VTR, VTC-100 vidicon
camera and the VM-100 "side car" video monitor. This system was unique
in that it records on 1/4" tape. To compensate for the narrow tape width,
the linear tape speed is higher than for half inch systems. Half inch systems
run at 7.5 IPS, while this Akai runs at 11 IPS.
The camera
has a 10 mm to 40 mm, f 1. 8 zoom lens, a "through the lens" optical viewfinder
and a built in microphone. The imager is a 2/3" vidicon tube. A start /
stop button is built into the sculpted handle. This is the mate to this
VTR. |
Very light weight and compact, weighing 20 pounds complete, it's the most
portable of the portapack VTR's from this era. This VTR may be working,
however the monitor only lights up, but shows no picture. Contact me if
you have the service manuals for this system. Let's talk!
UPDATE
01.03.22: Service manuals have been obtained for these beauties. I now
have three VT-100 VTR's and several VM-100 monitors! None of them functioning,
but all have that potential. After my work responsibilities, preparing
for the NAB convention in April, are behind me, I will be going to work
on these full time! Note: The center photo above is a newer much higher
quality one. |
