Sony Betacam BVW35 vs. Betamax SL-2000 (SL-F1) portable recorders... Magic smoke escape.

We compare a Sony Betamax SL-2000 (similar to SL-F1) portable recorder and a BVW35. In particular we test the BVW35 which is a portable BetacamSP compatible recorder. Things then go downhill from some colour problems to the magic smoke escaping. Audio and video transfers: https://www.video99.co.uk/ Please support us on Patreon   / video99couk   or Paypal to colin@video99.co.uk Patreon members often get to view videos early. Music “Let It Run” with permission, copyright Cristie/MacFarlane. Sorry I do not offer an audio or video equipment repair service. 00:00 Introduction. Tapes & batteries. 01:52 Test BVW35 Betacam portable 05:20 Pictures from BetacamSP 09:30 E-E mode (signal loop through) 17:23 Magic smoke escapes 18:12 Extract DC-DC converter part 1-464-858-11 21:47 Work on DC-DC converter 24:51 Conclusion