JVC Pro HD v Sony Master on the GY HD cams at DVinfo.net

Stuart Campbell · September 2nd, 2007, 12:53 PM

Now I know this subject has been beaten to death, but it's very difficult to gauge a consensus here, and in fact don't even think there is one??

I've shot on SP, Digi, DV Cam and DVC Pro for donkeys years and never heard anyone mention the 'once you use one brand of stock...stick with it'! phrase. I've chopped and changed stock brand hundreds of times! I only ever use the same brands when using Digi and DV Cam, but not through choice. I've never had any problems with either.

Now, I recently purchased a GY-HD200 for a dabble in HD (which I find I'm shooting on a lot now)! I got two boxes of JVC Pro HD tapes with the camera and I have to say, I'm not overly impressed so far. The odd dropout here and there, which, on a new camera and new stock is not really acceptable.

So, plenty of people rave about the Sony Master (and the specs seem to be better). I was just about to order a load, then saw the forum threads!! Don't change or mix stock!!!!

So, I'd love to know if there is a definitive consensus on this subject. I'd like to go with the Sony, but am a little anxious now!! ..and also, why will I encounter problems here where I've never before?? Also, the Sony are much easier to get hold of and the full size tapes are much cheaper and easier to get.

I've also got a BR-HD50 for playback.

Sorry to drag up an old subject, but I'd love someone to help me make my mind up..pretty please!!

Stuart Campbell · October 10th, 2007, 02:54 AM

Can't believe no-one has an opinion on this? Surely?

Paul Jefferies · October 10th, 2007, 05:58 AM

I think the general consensus is that there is no consencus. I made a post on this subject a few months back, and the few people who posted seemed pretty evenly split over which tape stock suited them best.

edit: for the record, I've used the JVC pro's and Panasonic master DV tapes (I only changed to panasonic because I couldn't find a convenient supplier of JVC pro's). I use the HD101 and I've had few noticeable problems

September 2nd, 2007, 12:53 PM	#1
Stuart Campbell Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hannover, Germany Posts: 400	JVC Pro HD v Sony Master on the GY HD cams Now I know this subject has been beaten to death, but it's very difficult to gauge a consensus here, and in fact don't even think there is one?? I've shot on SP, Digi, DV Cam and DVC Pro for donkeys years and never heard anyone mention the 'once you use one brand of stock...stick with it'! phrase. I've chopped and changed stock brand hundreds of times! I only ever use the same brands when using Digi and DV Cam, but not through choice. I've never had any problems with either. Now, I recently purchased a GY-HD200 for a dabble in HD (which I find I'm shooting on a lot now)! I got two boxes of JVC Pro HD tapes with the camera and I have to say, I'm not overly impressed so far. The odd dropout here and there, which, on a new camera and new stock is not really acceptable. So, plenty of people rave about the Sony Master (and the specs seem to be better). I was just about to order a load, then saw the forum threads!! Don't change or mix stock!!!! So, I'd love to know if there is a definitive consensus on this subject. I'd like to go with the Sony, but am a little anxious now!! ..and also, why will I encounter problems here where I've never before?? Also, the Sony are much easier to get hold of and the full size tapes are much cheaper and easier to get. I've also got a BR-HD50 for playback. Sorry to drag up an old subject, but I'd love someone to help me make my mind up..pretty please!!

October 10th, 2007, 02:54 AM	#2
Stuart Campbell Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hannover, Germany Posts: 400	Can't believe no-one has an opinion on this? Surely?

October 10th, 2007, 05:58 AM	#3
Paul Jefferies Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Croydon, England Posts: 277	I think the general consensus is that there is no consencus. I made a post on this subject a few months back, and the few people who posted seemed pretty evenly split over which tape stock suited them best. edit: for the record, I've used the JVC pro's and Panasonic master DV tapes (I only changed to panasonic because I couldn't find a convenient supplier of JVC pro's). I use the HD101 and I've had few noticeable problems