Which Tape should I use?

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rigind

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I seem to have drop frames every once and awhile, when talking to Panasonic VP he suggested to use PANASONIC PRO tapes.

Where is the best source to get these bad boys in USA and/or Canada?

Thanks

Walter
 
Re: Which Tape should I use?

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Re: Which Tape should I use?

If only EVS would ship to NZ.....

and to answer your question I use only PANASONIc
AY-DVM63MQ and they're great.
 
Re: Which Tape should I use?

[quote author=rigind
....when talking to Panasonic VP he suggested to use PANASONIC PRO tapes.[/quote]

I have noticed shopping around, that the AY-DVM63PQ (Pro) tapes are about $4-6 and the AY-DVM63MQ (Master) are about $5-7, which leads me to believe that the Master is somehow a better tape. Is this true? Panny offers both on their website, but without explanation, so I'm left guessing.
 
Re: Which Tape should I use?

My local guy said that the masters, while nominally better, aren't always worth the money.

He told me that national geographic uses the pro tapes, not the master ones.
 
Re: Which Tape should I use?

Well, to each his own, I guess. But I think it's outrageous to be worried about "the cost" when we're talking a buck a tape... someone spends $3400 on a camera and then tries to save a dollar per tape? Doesn't make sense.

Use the very best tape you can. MQ's are the best tape available, and EVS sells 'em for $5.65 each... can't be beat.
 
Re: Which Tape should I use?

By far, I sell the MQ tape more than any other MiniDV tape for the DVX. I always recommend it too, with any DVX camera purchase. I explain it just like the pro's on this site do: It's not worth saving a dollar, when this little tape has the equivalent footage of a film mag. All DVXusers get 50+ pricing on MQ tapes.  You can always buy 5 tapes from us for the 50+ price.  ;D
 
Re: Which Tape should I use?

Just a note:

I've being using the Sony "DVM-60EXM 60 Minutes Excellence with Memory Chip Mini DV Video Cassette" and until now I have no complaints. The price is higher, tough.
 
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please excuse my ignorance, but what does the memory chip do..?

does it taste good with memory dip? :)
 
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aha! apparently it does this..

"Sony delivers 60 minutes of digital video excellence with its DVM-60EXML Digital Video Cassette. Featuring a built-in 4k bit IC memory chip that allows you to index or bookmark your video within the camcorder environment."

pretty cool little addition to a dv tape! must only interface with sony cams.
but of course the dvx lets you do this without a memory chip anyway by using the "index" function. you could probably switch to the excellence without the chip if they make it, and spend a little less though.
 
Re: Which Tape should I use?

As far as I know, it allows you to set scene-markers and carries metadata information.
 
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