[MacDV] Mini DV tape brands

[Kim]

Gregg,
I have heard the back and forth discussions about using different  tape 
brands and if it is still a relevant issue. I plan to use a cleaner 
tape through the camera before switching the tapes.

Thanks,
Eric
On Saturday, March 5, 2005, at 02:57  PM, Gregg Gorrie wrote:

> on 3/5/05 6:22 AM, Kim at kphillips3 at rochester.rr.com wrote:
>
>> I have been using Panasonic consumer mini DV tapes with no problems 
>> for
>> several years. I am needing to buy some more tapes and have been doing
>> some price shopping. The local BJs has Fuji tapes. To get cheaper than
>> the BJ price I need to buy 20 or more Panasonic tapes online. I would
>> rather not buy 20 tapes at once. Does any one have an opinion on the
>> quality of the Fuji vs Panasonic consumer tapes?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Eric
>
> I've been using Fuji tapes with my Sony Digital 8 camcorder for a few 
> years
> now ... no problems at all (would imagine the tape formulation is the 
> same
> on the Mini DVs). One thing to mention - and I'm sure you'll get lots 
> of
> postings on this - is that some people recommend <not> switching 
> between
> brands of tape, as it purportedly can cause problems with the heads on 
> your
> machine (the reaction to mixing different tape formulations).
>
> I have flaunted this rule however, using mostly Fuji tapes, but also 
> have
> several Sonys, TDKs, and Maxells in the mix, and so far I've had no 
> problems
> (knock on wood) with well over 100 hours on the camcorder. But it is
> something to consider.
>
> -- 
> Gregg
>
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