I'm looking for recommendations/guidance on purchasing Mini-DV tapes. In looking at various website and reviews I've noted the following overall comments and observations: - most tapes are pretty similar in quality - stick with one brand; tape lubricant formations vary from brand to brand and mixing brands can result in heads getting gummed up faster - the two most common brands seem to be Panasonic and Sony - the two most common lengths are 60 and 63 minutes, with the 63 minute tapes being marketed as "Premium" though it's not clear that there is anything more different other than the length. For example, all the Panasonic "DVC" tapes are 60 minute and appear to be consumer oriented. - Some "Premium" or "Professional" tapes cost considerably more but there does not appear to be much in the way of measurable difference other than the price and possibly manufacturing tolerances. Any comments, recommendations or guidance would be much appreciated. I need to purchase several 10-packs asap and need to make a decision about what brand and type to buy. Will -- William M. Loving Dedication Technologies, Inc. 7 Coach Lane Amherst, MA 01002-3304 USA will at dedicationtechnologies.com Tel: +1 413 253-7223 (GMT 5) Fax: +1 206 202-0476