Maxell MDV-63 at DVinfo.net

Jonathan Schwartz · September 25th, 2007, 08:22 PM

Does anyone have any experience with Maxell's new professional tape (MDV-63)? How would this fare with an HDV Camera (XH-A1). Also if I try this and then switch, what tape brand would be compatible (i.e. wet or dry)? Thanks for your input.

Jonathan Schwartz
Owner, CA Video Productions

Steve Wolla · September 27th, 2007, 10:24 PM

Maxell used to make the very best in audio cassettes but that was a long time ago.
I would stick with the pro Sony or Panny tapes, they are proven performers.

Ron Little · October 23rd, 2007, 06:45 AM

I have been using Maxell me mini DV tapes for years and have never had a problem. When I switched to HDV I still had a bunch of the Maxells and I just started using them with my Sony V1s and my HC1 still no problem. When I bought two V1s I got coupons for 10 free Sony pro tapes I never cashed them in because I knew I would not continue to use them at the price they sell for. Again I have never had a problem with the Maxell tapes in three Sony HDV cams. The expensive tapes are just not worth the money. I will continue to use the cheap Maxell tapes until Sams quits selling them.

September 25th, 2007, 08:22 PM	#1
Jonathan Schwartz Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 211	Maxell MDV-63 Does anyone have any experience with Maxell's new professional tape (MDV-63)? How would this fare with an HDV Camera (XH-A1). Also if I try this and then switch, what tape brand would be compatible (i.e. wet or dry)? Thanks for your input. Jonathan Schwartz Owner, CA Video Productions

September 27th, 2007, 10:24 PM	#2
Steve Wolla Major Player Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 477	Maxell used to make the very best in audio cassettes but that was a long time ago. I would stick with the pro Sony or Panny tapes, they are proven performers.

October 23rd, 2007, 06:45 AM	#3
Ron Little Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pensacola Fl. Posts: 627	I have been using Maxell me mini DV tapes for years and have never had a problem. When I switched to HDV I still had a bunch of the Maxells and I just started using them with my Sony V1s and my HC1 still no problem. When I bought two V1s I got coupons for 10 free Sony pro tapes I never cashed them in because I knew I would not continue to use them at the price they sell for. Again I have never had a problem with the Maxell tapes in three Sony HDV cams. The expensive tapes are just not worth the money. I will continue to use the cheap Maxell tapes until Sams quits selling them.