Tapes.

[gnarnia]

I was just wondering what Tapes everyone is using in their DVX.

Alot of people I've talked to have said not the greatest things about panny tapes, and I want the best for my 100B.

[Mike McNeese]

I've always (5 years) used Sony Premiums. Never had a problem, and they're cheap. I think it's most important to always use the same kind of tape. If you want 'the best,' you can spend all kinds of money and get 'em, but, IMHO, you don't need 'em.

[Spec-Comm]

We have been using Panasonic Master Quality at our shop. Now the new model is Advanced Master Quality and is even better. This is what Panasonic recommends as well.

Andrew Hoffman
Specialized Communications Corp.
20940 Twin Springs Dr.
Smithsburg, MD 21783-1510
800-359-1858
Fax: 301-790-0173
andrewh@spec-comm.com
www.spec-comm.com

[Rush]

I've always (5 years) used Sony Premiums. Never had a problem, and they're cheap. I think it's most important to always use the same kind of tape. If you want 'the best,' you can spend all kinds of money and get 'em, but, IMHO, you don't need 'em.

True, expensive tape is not needed, and consistency is. I would normally recommend at least PQ tapes, which are about the same price as DVM60PR, but dry lube, which is better for Panny products. However, many people successfully use Sony tapes. We still have a stash of 5,000 pcs of the MQ tapes, which are still half the price of the new AMQ tapes: http://www.evsonline.com/merchant2/m...Code=AYDVM63MQ

DVXuser prices are also lower than out advertised price. Get 'em while they're still around, because after that, it's $13/tape for the AMQ.

[jkc123]

Are any other tapes outside of the panasonic PQ brand that are dry lube? I read that Fuji are dry lube but I'm not sure.

[SplitVision]

i assume the EJ's are.
$3.29 on EVS

[Rush]

Yes but for such a small price difference, I personally wouldn't trust any other brand than Panny or Sony. It's an expensive camera with sensitive tape mech, and the footage is usually too important.

[bikefilms]

Just found the rebate tapes on my doorstep. 10 AMQ's ripe for tha picken!

have used the PQ and MQ tapes in the past, without problems.

-a

[Noel Evans]

Speaking of which I was desperate for some MQ or PQ tapes today and couldnt find any.... instead I picked up 10 Sony Master DV MM3 tapes any words on these? Pretty expensive so i assumed they would suffice.

EDIT: Sorry just did a web search and all sites are japanese. So i assume not available outside japan.

AH IC they are the same tape as this (I dont need the chip).. anyway are they any good?

The DVM-60EXML is a 60 minute digital video cassette with built-in memory chip and Diamond-Like Carbon protective layer that improves durability