Sony tapes on the DVX 100a??? at DVinfo.net

Dennis Chapin · October 11th, 2004, 07:33 PM

Is anyone using the Sony premium mini dv tapes in the 100a? I am about to purchase a new 100a and I have a bunch of new Sony tapes. I have been using the Sony tapes in my GL-1 and they work fine but I have heard that Panasonic only likes the Panasonic tapes because of the dry lubricant.

Tommy Haupfear · October 12th, 2004, 07:35 AM

I thought it was more of an issue of you mixed dry and wet lubricant tapes. I think you would be ok as long as you stuck with Sony. I personally only use Fuji tapes in my cams so I can't give much comment on the DVX100A and Sony.

BTW - my DVX100A is for sale in the classifieds here.

Ryan Gohlinghorst · October 12th, 2004, 09:54 AM

I've heard of people using Sony tapes in the DVX without issue. Just pick a brand and stick to it.

Joe Kras · October 14th, 2004, 12:42 PM

I use Sony tapes because that's what we use at work, and I didn't want to mix different tapes when I was editing stuff at work.

I also know of another DVX user who uses the Sony tapes. Neither one of us has any tape related issues.

The dry Panasonic tapes are probably better, but as long as you stick to the same type of tape, I don't think it's a big deal.

October 11th, 2004, 07:33 PM	#1
Dennis Chapin New Boot Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: roseville, ca Posts: 10	Sony tapes on the DVX 100a??? Is anyone using the Sony premium mini dv tapes in the 100a? I am about to purchase a new 100a and I have a bunch of new Sony tapes. I have been using the Sony tapes in my GL-1 and they work fine but I have heard that Panasonic only likes the Panasonic tapes because of the dry lubricant.

October 12th, 2004, 09:54 AM	#3
Ryan Gohlinghorst Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Mankato, Minnesota Posts: 104	I've heard of people using Sony tapes in the DVX without issue. Just pick a brand and stick to it. __________________ http://www.horsefilms.com "I like Mankato just a little bit better than any other town in the world." -Sinclair Lewis

October 12th, 2004, 07:35 AM	#2
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	I thought it was more of an issue of you mixed dry and wet lubricant tapes. I think you would be ok as long as you stuck with Sony. I personally only use Fuji tapes in my cams so I can't give much comment on the DVX100A and Sony. BTW - my DVX100A is for sale in the classifieds here.

October 14th, 2004, 12:42 PM	#4
Joe Kras Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 54	I use Sony tapes because that's what we use at work, and I didn't want to mix different tapes when I was editing stuff at work. I also know of another DVX user who uses the Sony tapes. Neither one of us has any tape related issues. The dry Panasonic tapes are probably better, but as long as you stick to the same type of tape, I don't think it's a big deal.