Video Collector said:
Here are the images Ringwraith sent me, along with corresponding captures from my tapes (Some are lossy JPGs, so let's disregard compression related issues for now):
Ringwraith:
<img src="http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/4973/01thewhitewitch.jpg" />
PAL VHS:
<img src="http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/5593/ukintrofromtape1mpgsnap.png" />
Ringwraith:
<img src="http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/8392/01thewhitewitch1.jpg" />
PAL VHS:
<img src="http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/6567/01thewhitewitch1vhs.jpg" />
It appears to me that the VHS tapes could benefit from some mild brightening, maybe some slight noiserduction (but NOT too much).
Just an example. Using simple editor, as I find it easier to navigate.