Choosing DVDs for archiving of photos
Hi All I have an extensive collection of digital photos currently backed up on 2 computers and an external hard drive. I also have them on everyday Verbatim discs but I believe the images on these only last for 5-8 years. I would like to burn them onto archival quality DVDs. Info I have found so far on archival quality discs recommend: Pro Disc Gold Taiyo Yuden MAM-A Gold Verbatim UltraLife Gold Any others? Info from articles also suggest that +R gives higher quality than -R. Before I place an order any feedback would be appreciated. Regards Marlene Oostryck -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Choosing DVDs for archiving of photos
not on;y a good brand of cd-r or dvd-r (in my case tdk) also a low burn speed improves the longlifety of recordables James On 06/04/2010, at 17:25, Marlene Oostryck wrote: Hi All I have an extensive collection of digital photos currently backed up on 2 computers and an external hard drive. I also have them on everyday Verbatim discs but I believe the images on these only last for 5-8 years. I would like to burn them onto archival quality DVDs. Info I have found so far on archival quality discs recommend: Pro Disc Gold Taiyo Yuden MAM-A Gold Verbatim UltraLife Gold Any others? Info from articles also suggest that +R gives higher quality than -R. Before I place an order any feedback would be appreciated. Regards Marlene Oostryck -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au SAD Technic Video Productions, Electronic repairs U3 / 6 Chalkley Pl Bayswater WA 6053 +618 9370 5307,+618 6262 5707, 0414 421 132 http://www.iinet.net.au/~saddas skype: barleeway over 40 years in electronics -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Choosing DVDs for archiving of photos
Regardless of what you choose, I'd still suggest checking these discs every few years, and perhaps burning new copies as you do. Regards, Gav On 06/04/2010, at 5:25 PM, Marlene Oostryck wrote: Hi All I have an extensive collection of digital photos currently backed up on 2 computers and an external hard drive. I also have them on everyday Verbatim discs but I believe the images on these only last for 5-8 years. I would like to burn them onto archival quality DVDs. Info I have found so far on archival quality discs recommend: Pro Disc Gold Taiyo Yuden MAM-A Gold Verbatim UltraLife Gold Any others? Info from articles also suggest that +R gives higher quality than -R. Before I place an order any feedback would be appreciated. Regards Marlene Oostryck -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
