Playback of Different Brand Mini-DV Tape
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Re: Playback of Different Brand Mini-DV Tape
I've been let down in the past by using different brands of tape (sony being the showstopper for me) I was plagued by digital noise - those frames with white little blocks scattered across the screen. Luckily I learned this lesson before I got my DVX. Since swearing off all other tapes and only going with the Panasonic AY-DVM63MQ's the digital noise is a thing of the past. I'd say don't do it.
I've been let down in the past by using different brands of tape (sony being the showstopper for me) I was plagued by digital noise - those frames with white little blocks scattered across the screen. Luckily I learned this lesson before I got my DVX. Since swearing off all other tapes and only going with the Panasonic AY-DVM63MQ's the digital noise is a thing of the past. I'd say don't do it.
Rush
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Re: Playback of Different Brand Mini-DV Tape
Hi Brian, you may want to try borrowing a friend's consumer cam, or goto your local electronics store, see if they have any floor model DV cameras for sale. Or get a very low priced new consumer DV camera. It can act as your deck, and get your near $4000 investment out of the loop.
Hi Brian, you may want to try borrowing a friend's consumer cam, or goto your local electronics store, see if they have any floor model DV cameras for sale. Or get a very low priced new consumer DV camera. It can act as your deck, and get your near $4000 investment out of the loop.
Re: Playback of Different Brand Mini-DV Tape
I have panasonic AY-DVM63PQ(Professional) tapes and AY-DVM63MQ (Master) tapes. Are either okay or should I just stick with master. I have another cam (Canon ZR) so I can use the professional on the other one on simple shots but I was wondering if there is much difference in PRO vs MASTER? Thanks.
Dave
I have panasonic AY-DVM63PQ(Professional) tapes and AY-DVM63MQ (Master) tapes. Are either okay or should I just stick with master. I have another cam (Canon ZR) so I can use the professional on the other one on simple shots but I was wondering if there is much difference in PRO vs MASTER? Thanks.
Dave
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Re: Playback of Different Brand Mini-DV Tape
I use the PRO tapes as well but I hear a lot of talk on here that the MASTER tapes are better because one is WET and the other is a DRY tape. I can't remember which though. I get very positive results with the PRO tapes but I am going to check out some MASTERS and see if I like them any better. Just remember to clean your heads on your camera when switching between different brands of tapes even if it is with the same company.
I use the PRO tapes as well but I hear a lot of talk on here that the MASTER tapes are better because one is WET and the other is a DRY tape. I can't remember which though. I get very positive results with the PRO tapes but I am going to check out some MASTERS and see if I like them any better. Just remember to clean your heads on your camera when switching between different brands of tapes even if it is with the same company.