[MacDV] mini dv tape deck

[Sam]

Yeah, Sony tapes can be a problem, tends to clog heads on most other 
machines, especially if you use a couple of different tape brands. 
Sony does not play well with others. I saw a thread a few years ago 
how the different tape formulations can interact with each other. 
Best to stick with one brand, I've used hundreds of Panasonic tapes 
without a glitch on any cam corder or dv deck.  Most of the pros 
around here use them, but I think the key is to pick one brand and 
stick with it.

Sam


>On Feb 15, 2007, at 2:54 AM, Lanny Cotler wrote:
>
>>>Owned my JVC mini-DV deck for years. Never a problem. Paid for 
>>>itself a cazillion times over.
>>>
>>>Blurb on the most recent model:
>>>The JVC SR-VS30U is a dual format deck that incorporates two of 
>>>the most popular media formats in one easy to use machine. The 
>>>unit will accept mini-size DV and DVCAM digital cassettes as well 
>>>as SVHS and VHS analog tapes. The product is one machine that will 
>>>feed both digital and analog editing platforms the high quality 
>>>signals they require. And owning the SR-VS30U means having one 
>>>less machine on your desktop. Much more affordable than Sony's. 
>>>And personally, not a big fan of the Sony company.
>>
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>>My partner in video owns one of these. We've had continuous trouble 
>>getting it to capture Sony tapes from a VX2K through FCP. We have 
>>to use the VX2K itself in these circumstances.
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>I had a VS20U same problem. It just choked on too many things. No 
>MiniDVCam playback either.
>The Sony has been more reliable by about 200%.
>I used a camera for a while, but don't use one you 
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