Unfortunately, I have standardized on using Sony Mini-DV tapes. A lot of the opinions that I have heard think that it is best to stick with a single brand of tape in order to minimize the wear from different patterns of different brands of stock in order to maximize picture quality and longevity. On Aug 5, 2004, at 8:43 AM, Ted Langdell wrote: > By the way, Sam's Club has a 6-pack of Maxell Mini-DV's for $19 and > some change.