dtketterer
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What tapes do you recommend for the DVX100 (old school)?
Recommended Tapes
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Moseph
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panasonic AY-DVM63PQs
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/240021-REG/Panasonic_AYDVM63PQ_AY_DVM63PQ_63_Minute_Mini.html
stay away from 80 minute tapes at all costs, stay away from sony premiums too.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/240021-REG/Panasonic_AYDVM63PQ_AY_DVM63PQ_63_Minute_Mini.html
stay away from 80 minute tapes at all costs, stay away from sony premiums too.
superfilmer
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why stay away from the 80 min's that panasonic puts out?
Nature Shooter
Well-known member
The eighty minute tapes use a thinner tape stock making it easier for the tape to tangle in the heads or to get dropouts. If the project is of any importance I'd stay away from the 80s (Panasonic states that you shouldn't use them right in the manual).
If you're getting paid for the project, I'd recommend using the AY-DVM63AMQs. If you can save yourself one dropout at an inopportune time the extra couple bucks is well worth it.
Besides, most clients will reimburse you for the cost of tapes.
If you're getting paid for the project, I'd recommend using the AY-DVM63AMQs. If you can save yourself one dropout at an inopportune time the extra couple bucks is well worth it.
Besides, most clients will reimburse you for the cost of tapes.
superfilmer
Member
Thanks
MattieFingaz
Member
I just found a site www.tapestockonline.com that you can get the DVM63PQ's for $3.99 each when buying 1-9 of them. If you buy more than $25 worth of stuff and use the code "P25" when you checkout you can get free shipping.
I'm about to order a bunch of them...I'll post back in here if it's a bad deal or not. I've never bought from them before so I can't speak on their business practice but haven't seen anything negative on them.
Good Luck and Keep Shooting.
Mattie
I'm about to order a bunch of them...I'll post back in here if it's a bad deal or not. I've never bought from them before so I can't speak on their business practice but haven't seen anything negative on them.
Good Luck and Keep Shooting.
Mattie
MattieFingaz
Member
It's been 5 days since I placed my order...got my initial confirmation, and the money has been processed..here's a portion of said email...
"This email is to confirm the receipt of your recent order from TapeStockOnline.com. We will email you your tracking number the evening of the day your order ships. Most orders ship the day the order was placed, if placed before 4:30pm Pacific. Our acceptance of your order is subject to availability of the products ordered and the verification of your payment. See http://www.tapestockonline.com/info.html for more information.
If you do not receive a tracking number within one business day, please feel free to call us at +1 (310) 352-4230 and ask for the status of your order."
I never received the tracking number or a call back, BUT, I did get my tapes today. 7/31. Poor communication but 6 day turn around on free shipping is OK by me. B&H charges a bit less per tape but you have to pay for shipping. I figure I saved about 10%. I'll buy from them again.
Good luck and keep shooting.
Mattie
"This email is to confirm the receipt of your recent order from TapeStockOnline.com. We will email you your tracking number the evening of the day your order ships. Most orders ship the day the order was placed, if placed before 4:30pm Pacific. Our acceptance of your order is subject to availability of the products ordered and the verification of your payment. See http://www.tapestockonline.com/info.html for more information.
If you do not receive a tracking number within one business day, please feel free to call us at +1 (310) 352-4230 and ask for the status of your order."
I never received the tracking number or a call back, BUT, I did get my tapes today. 7/31. Poor communication but 6 day turn around on free shipping is OK by me. B&H charges a bit less per tape but you have to pay for shipping. I figure I saved about 10%. I'll buy from them again.
Good luck and keep shooting.
Mattie
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