[MacDV] Switching mini DV tape brands

[Andrew T. Lynch]

Richard,

I have never heard such a recommendation. I can't imagine that this is 
not some sort of sales baloney.  Now, having said that I do tend to buy 
tapes a case at a time to get the best price, so I don't switch brands 
often.

-Drew

On Saturday, July 26, 2003, at 06:16  AM, Richard wrote:

> I know you are not supposed to use different mini DV tape brands in 
> the same
> camera/deck because, if their different lubricants mix, it can cause
> trouble.
>
> If I wanted to switch from Panasonic to Sony (or vice versa), could I 
> safely
> do this by using a cleaning cassette between the switch? Most of my 
> archive
> footage is Sony Premium tape, but I've had some problems, so I want to
> switch to Panasonic.
>
> I used to switch brands (JVC, Panasonic, Sony), a few years ago, 
> without
> problems.
>
> How much of a problem is this "lubricant mixing" in the real world?
>
> Thanks,
>
> --Richard

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