[Hidden-tech] Mini-DV tape recommendations

[Wendy Bloomenthal]

Might be worthwhile to ensure that you're purchasing film that has been 
cut from the middle of the roll rather than the ends . . . .

Also, your friendly community media center, Amherst Media, sells quality 
mini dv tapes (63 and 83 minute lengths).

Wendy Bloomenthal
Amherst Media



On 6/20/11 3:23 PM, Will Loving wrote:
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> 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:
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> - 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.
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> 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.
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> Will
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