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[filmscanners] Re: Archiving???!!!
"Brad Davis" <DocBradd@mac.com> wrote:
[snip]
>But, as I try to access older CD's, I consistently find files that I can't
>open -
[snip]
I'm sure books have been written on this subject, but I'll put in my 2
cents:
You didn't say which 'name brands' you used. I would only use Mitsui Gold
CDRs. Kodak also used to make an excellent gold CDR but I think they have
been discontinued. It seems that very few people want to pay a premium
price for quality. I think Mitsui has changed its name to Mam-e.
A quality CDR may have a long shelf life after it is burned, but the
shelf-life BEFORE it is burned is very short. I don't remember the exact
number, but you should burn them within a few years after they are
manufactured.
I've read that problems with CD burners are common, e.g., dirt on the
laser, misalignment, etc. can cause a burner to make poor quality CDs.
I've read that DVDs are no better than CDs, and are probably worse.
Hope this helps.
Nick
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