Video8 was an indirect descendant of Betamax, using narrower tape and a smaller cassette.

Every cassette, large or small, had some kind of identification or date.

The 8-millimeter and Hi8 formats both use the smaller, 8-millimeter cassette.

Wilson moved closer, handing Chen a small cassette.

So far, we have discussed the three most prominent camcorder formats, all of which employ cassettes much smaller than those used in regular home video.

Alexander quickly rifled through his backpack, then held up a small cassette, grinning.

Within seconds a small cassette slid down a chute.

At once Lightner removed the small cassette and placed it in the doctor's hand.

The small cassettes use the same form factor as Betamax.

And Lestat's small audio cassette in his jacket pocket.