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Dmitriy Volper · April 6th, 2005, 03:55 PM

Hi, who knows, may I use a new HD tape on my PDX-10? TNX. P.S. And what pro and contra?

Tom Hardwick · April 7th, 2005, 12:15 AM

You may certainly use the new tape in your camera. The upsides are that you're less likely to experience dropouts so you can use LP (on cameras that allow it) with a light heart.

The downside is purely one of cost. The new tape costs about 8x what a normal Sony Premium 60 costs, yet the pictures and the audio will not be one iota different. That makes it pretty hard to justify in my book.

tom.

Dmitriy Volper · April 7th, 2005, 07:47 AM

Thank you, Tom. Short and clear.

Boyd Ostroff · April 7th, 2005, 07:55 AM

FWIW, the PDX-10 doesn't record in LP mode, only DVCAM and DV SP. I agree this would really be overkill, considering the cost. I've always had good results with the Sony premiium tapes myself, that's all I've ever put into my PDX-10.

If you're worried about dropouts then record in DVCAM mode, although you will use 50% more tape that way (40minutes vs 60 minutes). You could also use the special DVCAM tapes, which are also expensive, but I believe they're cheaper than the HD variety.

Dmitriy Volper · April 7th, 2005, 09:23 AM

You know, Boyd, I always am using Sony excellence for shooting, after all copy them to DVD or to premium to shelf, or to my PC to work on my project, if I need. That is my way to do. Thank you.

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Dmitriy Volper New Boot Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: brooklyn ny Posts: 10	new tape Hi, who knows, may I use a new HD tape on my PDX-10? TNX. P.S. And what pro and contra? __________________ moizes

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Dmitriy Volper New Boot Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: brooklyn ny Posts: 10	You know, Boyd, I always am using Sony excellence for shooting, after all copy them to DVD or to premium to shelf, or to my PC to work on my project, if I need. That is my way to do. Thank you. __________________ moizes

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Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	You may certainly use the new tape in your camera. The upsides are that you're less likely to experience dropouts so you can use LP (on cameras that allow it) with a light heart. The downside is purely one of cost. The new tape costs about 8x what a normal Sony Premium 60 costs, yet the pictures and the audio will not be one iota different. That makes it pretty hard to justify in my book. tom.

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Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	FWIW, the PDX-10 doesn't record in LP mode, only DVCAM and DV SP. I agree this would really be overkill, considering the cost. I've always had good results with the Sony premiium tapes myself, that's all I've ever put into my PDX-10. If you're worried about dropouts then record in DVCAM mode, although you will use 50% more tape that way (40minutes vs 60 minutes). You could also use the special DVCAM tapes, which are also expensive, but I believe they're cheaper than the HD variety.