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What is the correct sequence to save a camcorder tape.

After the data on the tape has ended.

I press stop import, but it sits there processing until i quit.

What action do i take on camera any, nothing, stop tape????

iMac 27", macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 27, 2020 3:58 AM

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DVCTHFC Author

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Posted on Jan 27, 2020 4:00 AM

Just to add.

it shows clips from the tape. Are these held in volatile memory, or written to disk?

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DVCTHFC Author

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Jan 27, 2020 4:00 AM in response to DVCTHFC

Just to add.

it shows clips from the tape. Are these held in volatile memory, or written to disk?

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