[Hidden-tech] Mini-DV tape recommendations

[Tom Adams- Reelife Productions]

I've heard that it's best to use Sony with Sony cameras and Panasonic with Panasonic cameras but not sure if that's true or not. I've been using the Panasonic 83min tapes (with Panasonic EZ1 & DVX100 cameras) for about 15 years and have about 500 tapes - very few of them (1%?) have had any dropouts. 

Regards,

Tom Adams
(413) 575-9707, Williamsburg, MA
Director/Owner:
www.ReelifeProductions.com & 
http://folktography.zenfolio.com
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On Jun 20, 2011, at 3:23 PM, Will Loving <will at dedicationtechnologies.com> 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:
> 
> - 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
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