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Matt Sawyers · May 27th, 2005, 11:43 PM

In the past with other cameras, I used to use different brands of tapes with the same cam, but I have read in places that its not a good idea to change them, right? with my GL2 I use sony, would switching to Panasonic brand of tape be a bad idea?

Pete Bauer · May 28th, 2005, 04:42 AM

Hi Matt,

If you do switch tape brands, it is important to do a head cleaning in between. The general advice is that it doesn't much matter which brand of tape you use, but it is simplest to just stick with one.

Sony tapes are good, just formulated differently than Panasonics. So unless you have a particular reason to switch brands, such as sharing tapes with a colleague, there's no need to do so. But if you do switch, make sure to use a Sony head cleaner tape, or get the heads professionally cleaned, before putting in a different brand of tape.

Matt Sawyers · May 28th, 2005, 11:17 AM

Thanks for you help

May 27th, 2005, 11:43 PM	#1
Matt Sawyers Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria , Texas Posts: 123	Mixing Tapes>>> In the past with other cameras, I used to use different brands of tapes with the same cam, but I have read in places that its not a good idea to change them, right? with my GL2 I use sony, would switching to Panasonic brand of tape be a bad idea?

May 28th, 2005, 04:42 AM	#2
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	Hi Matt, If you do switch tape brands, it is important to do a head cleaning in between. The general advice is that it doesn't much matter which brand of tape you use, but it is simplest to just stick with one. Sony tapes are good, just formulated differently than Panasonics. So unless you have a particular reason to switch brands, such as sharing tapes with a colleague, there's no need to do so. But if you do switch, make sure to use a Sony head cleaner tape, or get the heads professionally cleaned, before putting in a different brand of tape. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

May 28th, 2005, 11:17 AM	#3
Matt Sawyers Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria , Texas Posts: 123	Thanks for you help