Just experienced my first drop out with HD200U at DVinfo.net

Stephen J. Williams · September 4th, 2009, 05:45 PM

Should I be worried? I have a wedding tomorrow. Is this more of a tape problem or a camera issue? My camera is still pretty new. I normally use Panisonic AMQ HDV/DV tapes.
The one tape that I had a problem on was on a older panisonic tape that B&H has discontinued ( i guess I should have done the same).

Steve

Tim Dashwood · September 4th, 2009, 06:18 PM

The MQ tapes are notorious for drop outs when used with JVC HDV. They are fine with DV.

As always I only recommend JVC's ProHD stock and to use a head cleaner before any big job.

September 4th, 2009, 05:45 PM	#1
Stephen J. Williams Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 768	Just experienced my first drop out with HD200U Should I be worried? I have a wedding tomorrow. Is this more of a tape problem or a camera issue? My camera is still pretty new. I normally use Panisonic AMQ HDV/DV tapes. The one tape that I had a problem on was on a older panisonic tape that B&H has discontinued ( i guess I should have done the same). Steve

September 4th, 2009, 06:18 PM	#2
Tim Dashwood Wrangler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 3,637	The MQ tapes are notorious for drop outs when used with JVC HDV. They are fine with DV. As always I only recommend JVC's ProHD stock and to use a head cleaner before any big job. __________________ Tim Dashwood