Roze Ann
October 28th, 2003, 08:39 PM
In a nutshell.... I have a JVC GR-D30U that I use to transfer mini-dv (Fuji) to the computer. Had to have some old 8mm transferred to mini-dv so I could get it into FCE. TOTALLY forgot to mention Fuji tape. Picked up mini-dv ..it is a Sony Premium DVM 60. Put it in JVC and immediately got "use head cleaning tape" message. I have ONLY used Fuji tapes in this camera and the GL2 since buying both new within last 4 months or so. Have only run 12 tapes through JVC and about 15 through the GL2 (have yet to transfer all... some are 'home movies').
I have a Panasonic head cleaner that came with the GL2. Cannot find a Fuji Mini-dv head cleaning tape anywhere. Now what!?!?!? AAAHHHHH. Does Fuji simply not make a head cleaning tape?
After reading several threads this eve I looked at the physical Sony tape and the Fuji tape. Sony tape very smooth. Fuji tape appears to have very small "bubble" looking things. Any ideas. Should I consider changing tape stock now after cleaning the heads because I cannot find the same brand for cleaning as I use for shooting. PLEASE answer a.s.a.p. some of you regulars. BIG shoot coming up. No time to send out the small came. Scared to put that Sony tape into the GL2 but really need to transfer footage very very soon. It's about 7 minutes of footage total. ANY help/advice greatly appreciated.
P.S. Went with Fuji based on my 'stills' experience with brand and after reading many threads on the subject on this forum. THANKS!
I have a Panasonic head cleaner that came with the GL2. Cannot find a Fuji Mini-dv head cleaning tape anywhere. Now what!?!?!? AAAHHHHH. Does Fuji simply not make a head cleaning tape?
After reading several threads this eve I looked at the physical Sony tape and the Fuji tape. Sony tape very smooth. Fuji tape appears to have very small "bubble" looking things. Any ideas. Should I consider changing tape stock now after cleaning the heads because I cannot find the same brand for cleaning as I use for shooting. PLEASE answer a.s.a.p. some of you regulars. BIG shoot coming up. No time to send out the small came. Scared to put that Sony tape into the GL2 but really need to transfer footage very very soon. It's about 7 minutes of footage total. ANY help/advice greatly appreciated.
P.S. Went with Fuji based on my 'stills' experience with brand and after reading many threads on the subject on this forum. THANKS!