Difference between these two tapes? Huh? at DVinfo.net

Deke Ryland · October 17th, 2009, 09:46 AM

I use a Canon XH A1 and want the best Panasonic tape money can buy. I couldn't figure out which of these two is the best, nor could I figure out what the difference was. Does anyone know how these two tapes differ?

Panasonic AY-DVM63HD HDV Cassette (63 Minutes)
Panasonic | AY-DVM63HD HDV Cassette (63 Minutes) | AY-DVM63HD

Panasonic AY-HDVM63AMQ Advanced Master Quality Mini DV Videocassette
Panasonic | AY-HDVM63AMQ Advanced Master Quality | AY-HDVM63AMQ

Thanks.

Kevin Lewis · October 18th, 2009, 05:03 PM

I'd like to know the answer to that also. I noticed the change when I recently went to purchase new panasonic tapes. They now seem to come in a hard casing as oposed to the old packaging. THe new case also says "professional mode 42 mins" Any idea of what they are considering professonal mode?

Craig Parkes · October 18th, 2009, 06:11 PM

Professional Mode is probably referencing DVCAM, which is a Sony format that has a shorter duration due to it's increased track pitch. As it's a sony format they probably can't refer to it as DVCAM, and as it's used in professional recording a lot it makes sense to mention that.

Allan Black · October 23rd, 2009, 07:08 AM

When Panasonic 'AMQ' tape first appeared it was touted as ..

'A newly developed robust lubricant and a durable diamond-like carbon (DLC) film with extra thickness dramatically boost durability during still frame playback, which places considerable burden on the tape. This rugged durability stands up to the repeated rewinding, fast forwarding and playback of professional editing.'

So if you're just using it for regular consumer use with the average capture procedure you don't need AMQ.

Pana 'MQ' series has been around for at least 5years and was touted as 'great for archiving' They discontinued the 83min version which I use for HDV. I bought the last 50 from BnH. IMO I don't think MQ 83min was selling well compared to other lengths.

When you see 'for HD' recording, IMO it's just marketing with new packaging. Digital is just recording ones and twos, it's either on or off, in or out. SD tapes do fine if you keep the tape path clean.

Cheers.

Scott Nelson · October 26th, 2009, 06:38 PM

Uhh, If I may say... Digital is 1's and 0's...

Just my 2 cents.

Allan Black · October 27th, 2009, 03:52 PM

uh? oh yeah, don't confuse me don't confuse me, thanks.

Cheers.

October 17th, 2009, 09:46 AM	#1
Deke Ryland Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Washington, USA Posts: 213	Difference between these two tapes? Huh? I use a Canon XH A1 and want the best Panasonic tape money can buy. I couldn't figure out which of these two is the best, nor could I figure out what the difference was. Does anyone know how these two tapes differ? Panasonic AY-DVM63HD HDV Cassette (63 Minutes) Panasonic \| AY-DVM63HD HDV Cassette (63 Minutes) \| AY-DVM63HD Panasonic AY-HDVM63AMQ Advanced Master Quality Mini DV Videocassette Panasonic \| AY-HDVM63AMQ Advanced Master Quality \| AY-HDVM63AMQ Thanks.

October 18th, 2009, 06:11 PM	#3
Craig Parkes Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 444	Professional Mode is probably referencing DVCAM, which is a Sony format that has a shorter duration due to it's increased track pitch. As it's a sony format they probably can't refer to it as DVCAM, and as it's used in professional recording a lot it makes sense to mention that. __________________ www.afterglow.co.nz

October 23rd, 2009, 07:08 AM	#4
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,931	When Panasonic 'AMQ' tape first appeared it was touted as .. 'A newly developed robust lubricant and a durable diamond-like carbon (DLC) film with extra thickness dramatically boost durability during still frame playback, which places considerable burden on the tape. This rugged durability stands up to the repeated rewinding, fast forwarding and playback of professional editing.' So if you're just using it for regular consumer use with the average capture procedure you don't need AMQ. Pana 'MQ' series has been around for at least 5years and was touted as 'great for archiving' They discontinued the 83min version which I use for HDV. I bought the last 50 from BnH. IMO I don't think MQ 83min was selling well compared to other lengths. When you see 'for HD' recording, IMO it's just marketing with new packaging. Digital is just recording ones and twos, it's either on or off, in or out. SD tapes do fine if you keep the tape path clean. Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

October 26th, 2009, 06:38 PM	#5
Scott Nelson Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bloomington, MN Posts: 167	Uhh, If I may say... Digital is 1's and 0's... Just my 2 cents. __________________ Canon XH-A1, Rode NTG-2 DIGITAL NOIR PRODUCTIONS

October 27th, 2009, 03:52 PM	#6
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,931	uh? oh yeah, don't confuse me don't confuse me, thanks. Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

October 18th, 2009, 05:03 PM	#2
Kevin Lewis Major Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Philadelphia, pa Posts: 705	I'd like to know the answer to that also. I noticed the change when I recently went to purchase new panasonic tapes. They now seem to come in a hard casing as oposed to the old packaging. THe new case also says "professional mode 42 mins" Any idea of what they are considering professonal mode?