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Fujifilm Video Tape Technology Milestones
As the developer of Japan's first broadcast-use video tape in 1959, Fujifilm has long been a leader in the development of professional-use video tape technologies. In fact, the milestones in our corporate history reflect the pioneering role we have played within the industry, and form the basis for our worldwide reputation for innovation and excellence.
| 1959 | Fujifilm 2-inch video tape - Japan's first domestically manufactured video tape - passes recording and playback tests at the national broadcasting Technical Research Center. |
| 1963 | Fujifilm broadcast-use video tape is introduced to the market. |
| 1974 | Fujifilm H521 (3/4-inch) videocassettes featuring BERIDOX high-performance magnetic particles are introduced. |
| 1976 | Fujifilm VHS videocassettes are introduced. |
| 1979 | Fujifilm H621 (1-inch) video tape is introduced. |
| 1983 | 1/2-inch Fujifilm H421 (M format) and H321 (Betacam format)videocassettes are introduced. |
| 1984 | Fujifilm M401 (MII format) metal videocassettes - the world's first professional-use metal tape videocassettes - are introduced. |
| 1985 | Fujifilm 8mm videocassettes are introduced. |
| 1987 | Fujifilm DAT metal audio cassettes are introduced. |
| 1989 | Fujifilm Hi-8 (High-Band 8mm format) metal videocassettes are introduced. |
| Fujifilm M321SP (BETACAM SP format) metal videocassettes are introduced. | |
| D2001 (D-2 format) metal videocassettes are introduced. | |
| H471S (S-VHS format) videocassettes are introduced. | |
| 1990 | Fujifilm H471S D.C. (S-VHS format) professional use video cassettes - featuring the world's first double-coated tape - are introduced. |
| Fujifilm receives the Emmy Engineering Award for its advanced metal tape technology from the U.S.National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. | |
| 1991 | Fujifilm D3001 (D-3 format) metal videocassettes are introduced. |
| 1992 | Fujifilm DATPRO metal audio cassettes are introduced. |
| 1993 | Fujifilm Hi8 M221E and M221MP (High-Band 8mm format) videocassettes introduced. M221E video tape is the world's first metal powder tape to offer performance equivalent to a metal evaporated tape. |
| 1994 | Fujifilm D321 (Digital BETACAM format) videocassettes are introduced. |
| 1996 | Fujifilm DP121 DVCPRO videocassettes are introduced. |
| 1998 | Fujifilm D421 (Digital-S format) videocassettes are introduced. |
| Fujifilm D5001 (D-5 format) videocassettes are introduced. | |
| Fujifilm DPA (adat format) audio cassettes are introduced. | |
| Fujifilm DPD (DTRS format) audio cassettes are introduced. | |
| 2000 | Fujifilm DP151 92L videocassettes are introduced. |
| Fujifilm DP1001 videocassettes are introduced. | |
| Fujifilm HD331 videocassettes are introduced. | |
| 2001 | Fujifilm SX321 videocassettes are introduced. |
| Fujifilm MX321 videocassettes are introduced. | |
| 2003 | Fujifilm DV131 videocassettes are introduced. |
| 2007 | Fujifilm XDCAM (PD711) professional discs are introduced. |
| Fujifilm HDV digital videocassettes are introduced. | |
| 2008 | Fujifilm P2 card are introduced. |
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