Kyle's Digital Lab

Here's me using a portable Sony SL-2000 Betamax recorder from 1981 on a battery, paired with an HVC-2800 Saticon video camera from 1982 at 2022. Before camcorders, these two components were linked together using an external cable. The camera weighs about 6 pounds and the recorder is 10 pounds. Sony's later Betamovie and JVC's VideoMovie combined the camera and recorder into a single component you could carry on your shoulder.

Here is a high quality scan of the Polaroid that was taken of me during , with The 8-Bit Guy in the background. He signed the back of it, even though him appearing in the shot was unintentionally. I would like to get into contact with the person who took this photo, if you took it please message me, thank you!

Here are some photos of my actual lab (aka my bedroom). Kind messy but I got a lot of stuff! Sort of running out of space.

After over 300 miles of driving today, I'm happy to say that we arrived home safely from . Got a lot of photos and video to work with. Happy to see my lab cat again! Thanks Vintage Computer Festival Midwest and Dave's Retro Video Lab!

We had the best day ever at 2022 with Dave's Retro Video Lab and his crew! We got to meet The 8-Bit Guy, Clint from LGR, Adrian's Digital Basement, and Krazy Ken from Computer Clan

Guess who I just met at our hotel! First time meeting Dave's Retro Video Lab YouTube Channel in person! Very excited!

Just a minor update. We got to Illinois safely (drive over 300 miles) and checked into our hotel. Tomorrow is going to be a big day so stay tuned!

All packed and ready for Vintage Computer Festival Midwest

Getting ready for Vintage Computer Festival Midwest 2022! It's currently 2am but I got to pack up my stuff before I leave Friday afternoon. It's going to be a long drive. This will be our Betamax player for Dave's Retro Video Lab YouTube Channel. A Sony SL-2000 portable deck from late 1981. I am also bringing a retro camera that can be paired to the recorder!

I'm going to be at Vintage Computer Festival Midwest in Elmhurst, IL, from September 10 to 11, 2022. I will be working with Dave's Retro Video Lab YouTube Channel as part of a collab. Hope to see you there!