Sony Excellence tapes with MEMORY, and good for GL2/XM2? at DVinfo.net

Lars Siden · May 17th, 2003, 06:49 AM

Hi,

Just read about these tapes and that they are supposed to have some "built in" memory for index-writing? If so, can I use that feature with my XM-2? Or is it "Sony" only?

// Lazze

Chris Hurd · May 17th, 2003, 07:24 AM

Lars,

That feature is found only on some higher-end Sony camcorders. The Canon GL1, XM1, GL2, XM2 will not be able to use that feature. The Sony Excellence series is definitely very good DV tape, but don't bother with the IC memory chip. Hope this helps,

Tracy Graziano · June 17th, 2005, 08:33 AM

Great to know. Save some $$!

May 17th, 2003, 06:49 AM	#1
Lars Siden Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden, Stockholm Posts: 469	Sony Excellence tapes with MEMORY, and good for GL2/XM2? Hi, Just read about these tapes and that they are supposed to have some "built in" memory for index-writing? If so, can I use that feature with my XM-2? Or is it "Sony" only? // Lazze __________________ Sony HDR-CX130,Canon 5DMKII,i7 930@4.0, 12gb memory, 3x SSD + 2x1Tb(stripe), Geforce 480, Dual 24", Win 7 x64

May 17th, 2003, 07:24 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,369 Images: 513	Lars, That feature is found only on some higher-end Sony camcorders. The Canon GL1, XM1, GL2, XM2 will not be able to use that feature. The Sony Excellence series is definitely very good DV tape, but don't bother with the IC memory chip. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

June 17th, 2005, 08:33 AM	#3
Tracy Graziano Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 41	Great to know. Save some $$!