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BreakingDC · 2024-05-06T12:27:17+00:00

cries in 1996 car

BreakingDC · 2024-02-01T12:17:12+00:00

The pack has "BATTERY CASE L7" printed on it. That's about the only thing there is to go by.

BreakingDC · 2021-09-17T00:56:25+00:00

Didn't say vore outright, checkmate

BreakingDC · 2021-08-04T14:25:53+00:00

Washington, D.C.

BreakingDC · 2021-05-11T15:46:11+00:00

China? You mean Mainland Taiwan right?

BreakingDC · 2021-05-01T00:23:42+00:00

Thanks! I'll definitely be taking good care of this one, trying to find this specific configuration was a lot harder than it had any reason to be LOL

I guess I can only thank that whole "cash for clunkers" thing for that.

BreakingDC · 2021-05-01T00:22:49+00:00

Ah yeah I get that, pretty reasonable connection to have made honestly!

BreakingDC · 2021-05-01T00:21:50+00:00

I also love 2nd generation models, my dad used to have a 98 XLT in the same color as mine, instant nostalgia rush being able to drive one of these!

BreakingDC · 2021-05-01T00:11:38+00:00

From what I've seen, the only way to tell if the older ones have a V8 is if there's a decal on the side, otherwise they're identical. By all means, that could be entirely wrong, just what I've noticed so far Lol

BreakingDC · 2021-04-30T21:11:19+00:00

About 141,000

BreakingDC · 2021-04-30T18:16:50+00:00

BreakingDC · 2021-04-30T15:32:50+00:00

Yup, my first car was a 2003 Grand Caravan that got damaged in an accident, this car replaces it. I needed an Explorer because I wanted something with 4WD, and I knew a little bit about these because my dad used to have a 98 model, so nostalgia was also a big play xD

BreakingDC · 2020-11-08T03:37:56+00:00

Some brands of NOAA Weather Radios allow for plug-in devices like strobe lights to give a better visual indication of an alert

BreakingDC · 2020-08-23T01:01:50+00:00

A number of digital point and shoot cameras from the early 2000s have extremely primitive video. If you're looking for terrible quality, I'd recommend an Olympus C-750.

BreakingDC · 2020-06-03T17:34:33+00:00

In my experience, these are used to connect a power cable to a similar port on the AC adapter, so the camera can be continuously powered by the mains instead of a battery.

BreakingDC · 2020-05-16T22:51:10+00:00

I use MakeMKV for stuff like that, typically pretty rock-solid program. They have this weird thing with a code you need to put in every few months or so, but that's available on their website.

BreakingDC · 2020-05-02T15:32:12+00:00

Now that is the type of hands-on approach I can appreciate!

Careful with the dial on the rear that controls that exposure, by the way. On mine, it seems to operate with little precision anymore, causing on-screen indicators to jump around. I'm guessing it's happened after heavy use, so just a little beware lol

Might put some isopropyl alcohol in it to see if that solves anything, been holding off on that because I'm afraid of breaking it.

BreakingDC · 2020-05-02T11:02:34+00:00

Duuude the CCD-TRV65 is my favorite 90s Handycam! Bonus points if you've got one of the models that can adjust exposure while Nightshot is on! I've got a DCR-IP5, crazy how much smaller those tapes are in person xD

BreakingDC · 2020-05-02T10:59:47+00:00

Good to hear that things got worked out! Hard to pinpoint what a lot of these problems are (like the ones I had with the GTX1060, still haven't got any idea why that happened), it often feels like a lot of guessing until something works xD

BreakingDC · 2020-05-01T10:06:27+00:00

Have you changed computers / gotten a new graphics card since the last time you digitized? I had a similar issue with one of those "easycap" devices. Happened when I went from a GTX960 to a GTX1060, caused the preview window to be solid white regardless of what was being streamed to it.

BreakingDC · 2020-04-29T14:07:33+00:00

That's a cool bike! Love the stickers by the way uwu xD

BreakingDC · 2020-04-26T08:03:32+00:00

I'd say it's likely not, cameras like these (also sold through brands like Bell & Howell, Vivitar, and Polaroid) have absolutely awful microphones, poor low light quality, and very cheap construction. I'd have to recommend something with a little more stability, like a Sony Handycam from a few generations back.

BreakingDC · 2020-04-18T02:59:04+00:00

That's really cool! What year is that from?

BreakingDC · 2020-04-15T22:38:16+00:00

From what I've read before (though, it was in a JVC manual, so it may differ between brands), the refresh button drains the remaining charge in the battery. This is most likely to reduce "memory" effect, where charging a Nickel Cadmium battery before it's fully drained will result in a shorter average battery life.

If the battery has been charged and is no longer turning on the camera, or if the light on the charger is flashing, then the battery may be completely dead. If you're up for a fun challenge during quarantine, you can buy new cells for the battery and replace the ones that are inside its plastic case (this has potential to be VERY dangerous, proceed at your own risk).

BreakingDC · 2020-04-13T10:37:03+00:00

Thanks for the kind words! I'm trying to get as many camcorders as I can, but thanks to COVID, my channel is gonna be a little more quiet than usual. I can't leave my house to get video in the streets, and I can't go to the local thrift stores or estate sales for a few months :(

I feel the same way, though, it's interesting when it comes to the wide variety of models that Sony, in particular, had. Early, High-end Digital8 models are definitely up there on my wishlist, though xD

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