Need Mini DV tape advice at DVinfo.net

Roze Ann · May 14th, 2003, 09:38 AM

Hi...don't know if this is the correct place to post but here is the question. I'd like opinions on the best tape stock to use for recording with a GL2. Some details on the difference between metal particle and metal evap would be great. How do those actually effect the heads? Which is less destructive to equipment? I've use Fuji's M221MP P6-60's in the past for my Hi-8 work, but digital is a whole new ball of wax for me. All advice, ideas greatly appreciated!

Roze Ann · May 14th, 2003, 09:42 AM

Ooopppsss...forgot to ask. What is the general opinion here of those small minidv rewinders? Like the old VHS rewinders? Are they safe or too rough on tape. Thanks for your help!

Glen Elliott · May 14th, 2003, 09:44 AM

I use a "Sigma" brand miniDV rewinder. Works great- good investment. As far as being rough on the DV tapes...not to my knowledge...at least I HOPE not. Definitly saves wear on the camera...plus it's always good to store all your tapes completly rewound.

Akos Szemenyei · May 14th, 2003, 10:19 AM

Actually FUJI is the best one, there was a link to an article either in this forum or someplace else, sorry cannot remember where.

Jeff Donald · May 14th, 2003, 10:31 AM

Roze, you can use the search function and find answers to your questions. Tapes are discussed on a weekly basis. Rewinders have also been discussed in the past. Some feel rewinders pose too high a risk factor for damaging the tape.

Roze Ann · May 14th, 2003, 10:52 AM

Hey Jeff...I forgot about the search button. Still getting use to this site. The info here is terrific. I'm sticking with Fuji. Any opinions on tape rewinders? Anyone else have experience with them? Any favs? Peace, R

May 14th, 2003, 09:38 AM	#1
Roze Ann Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 116	Need Mini DV tape advice Hi...don't know if this is the correct place to post but here is the question. I'd like opinions on the best tape stock to use for recording with a GL2. Some details on the difference between metal particle and metal evap would be great. How do those actually effect the heads? Which is less destructive to equipment? I've use Fuji's M221MP P6-60's in the past for my Hi-8 work, but digital is a whole new ball of wax for me. All advice, ideas greatly appreciated! __________________ "God is good, life is hard, Heaven is sure" Camille Daily Fat Cat Media

May 14th, 2003, 09:42 AM	#2
Roze Ann Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 116	one other question Ooopppsss...forgot to ask. What is the general opinion here of those small minidv rewinders? Like the old VHS rewinders? Are they safe or too rough on tape. Thanks for your help! __________________ "God is good, life is hard, Heaven is sure" Camille Daily Fat Cat Media

May 14th, 2003, 10:31 AM	#5
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Roze, you can use the search function and find answers to your questions. Tapes are discussed on a weekly basis. Rewinders have also been discussed in the past. Some feel rewinders pose too high a risk factor for damaging the tape. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

May 14th, 2003, 10:52 AM	#6
Roze Ann Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 116	Thanks! Hey Jeff...I forgot about the search button. Still getting use to this site. The info here is terrific. I'm sticking with Fuji. Any opinions on tape rewinders? Anyone else have experience with them? Any favs? Peace, R __________________ "God is good, life is hard, Heaven is sure" Camille Daily Fat Cat Media

May 14th, 2003, 09:44 AM	#3
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	I use a "Sigma" brand miniDV rewinder. Works great- good investment. As far as being rough on the DV tapes...not to my knowledge...at least I HOPE not. Definitly saves wear on the camera...plus it's always good to store all your tapes completly rewound.

May 14th, 2003, 10:19 AM	#4
Akos Szemenyei Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saitama, Japan Posts: 111	Actually FUJI is the best one, there was a link to an article either in this forum or someplace else, sorry cannot remember where.