[Hidden-tech] Mini-DV tape recommendations

[Roger Sorkin]

Hi Will,

I agree with those comments and observations. Indeed, stick with the same brand. If you shoot on a Sony camera, use Sony tapes; if a Panasonic, use Panasonic tapes. Since footage is generally irreplaceable, investing a few extra dollars for top-of-the-line tapes is worth the investment. 

When I shoot on my own Panasonic gear, I always go with their master quality tapes. This one has never failed me: Panasonic AY-DVM63AMQ. They sell for about $6 each.

Good luck,

Roger

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On Jun 20, 2011, at 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:
> 
> - 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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