MiniDV Tapes (Best Brands?) at DVinfo.net

Bryan Gateb · September 1st, 2003, 07:52 PM

as per the topic.

What are the best readily-available tapes to use with an XL1/XL1s? what do you all use? I've heard sony tapes aren't the greatest so i've ruled those out unless someone says otherwise.

Jeff Donald · September 1st, 2003, 08:20 PM

Probably the most often asked question at DV Info. Do a search and you'll find every brand being recommended and defamed. Many polls have been done and Panasonic is probably the numbers winner. Pick a readily available tape brand in your area and stick to it.

Bryan Gateb · September 1st, 2003, 11:26 PM

;) thanks!

Chris Hurd · September 2nd, 2003, 07:11 AM

I suppose at some point we should gather the better tape-brand threads, merge them and stick 'em to the top of the list to make them easier to find. I don't think we need a separate forum for this topic, though... after all, it's tape.

Bryan Gateb · September 2nd, 2003, 01:29 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Chris Hurd : I suppose at some point we should gather the better tape-brand threads, merge them and stick 'em to the top of the list to make them easier to find. I don't think we need a separate forum for this topic, though... after all, it's tape. -->>>

I Agree with the sticky for "best tape brand" ;) and any other such Frequently Asked Questions should also be stickied :P

Dean Sensui · September 2nd, 2003, 02:16 PM

Tape?

I just use whatever duct tape I can find at Costco. Comes in packs of three rolls and will stick just about anything to the outside of the XL1s. :-)

As for INSIDE the XL1s, I use Fuji 60-minute tapes. Might try the 80-minute, but only if the thickness is identical. Will probably buy one and measure it with a micrometer just to make sure.

Dean Sensui
Base Two Productions

Christopher Hughes · September 5th, 2003, 09:08 AM

I use SONY tapes and never had any problems with them. But then again I rarely use the same tape twice, so perhaps thats a reason for no problems. But perhaps a lot go for Panasonic cos they are a little cheaper.

September 1st, 2003, 07:52 PM	#1
Bryan Gateb Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Indian Wells, CA Posts: 27	MiniDV Tapes (Best Brands?) as per the topic. What are the best readily-available tapes to use with an XL1/XL1s? what do you all use? I've heard sony tapes aren't the greatest so i've ruled those out unless someone says otherwise.

September 1st, 2003, 08:20 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Probably the most often asked question at DV Info. Do a search and you'll find every brand being recommended and defamed. Many polls have been done and Panasonic is probably the numbers winner. Pick a readily available tape brand in your area and stick to it. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

September 2nd, 2003, 07:11 AM	#4
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	I suppose at some point we should gather the better tape-brand threads, merge them and stick 'em to the top of the list to make them easier to find. I don't think we need a separate forum for this topic, though... after all, it's tape. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

September 1st, 2003, 11:26 PM	#3
Bryan Gateb Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Indian Wells, CA Posts: 27	;) thanks!

September 2nd, 2003, 01:29 PM	#5
Bryan Gateb Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Indian Wells, CA Posts: 27	<<<-- Originally posted by Chris Hurd : I suppose at some point we should gather the better tape-brand threads, merge them and stick 'em to the top of the list to make them easier to find. I don't think we need a separate forum for this topic, though... after all, it's tape. -->>> I Agree with the sticky for "best tape brand" ;) and any other such Frequently Asked Questions should also be stickied :P

September 2nd, 2003, 02:16 PM	#6
Dean Sensui Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 2,054	Tape? I just use whatever duct tape I can find at Costco. Comes in packs of three rolls and will stick just about anything to the outside of the XL1s. :-) As for INSIDE the XL1s, I use Fuji 60-minute tapes. Might try the 80-minute, but only if the thickness is identical. Will probably buy one and measure it with a micrometer just to make sure. Dean Sensui Base Two Productions

September 5th, 2003, 09:08 AM	#7
Christopher Hughes Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sunderland, England (y Merida, Mexico) Posts: 269	I use SONY tapes and never had any problems with them. But then again I rarely use the same tape twice, so perhaps thats a reason for no problems. But perhaps a lot go for Panasonic cos they are a little cheaper.