EIAJ-1
AKA
1/2" open reel, 1/2" EIAJ Type 1, 1/2" AV
Era
1969–early 1980s (1967?)
Analog/digital
analog
Format
open reel
Developed by
Electronic Industries Association of Japan
(Max) Capacity
60 minutes
Size
5" & 7" reels
Fun facts
- This format was initially only in black-and-white, but color versions were developed later on
- Despite originating with the 1/2" CV, this format became associated with the portable recording device (known as the PortaPak), which gave birth to the age of electronic news gathering
- This format's success can be attributed to it having been developed as a shared, non- proprietary standardized format that could be developed and manufactured by different companies
- This format gave birth to the age of electronic news gathering (ENG). Prior to the use of this man-on-the-street recording device television stations used film cameras to record events outside of the studio, which required film developing time.
