will one different tape really hurt at DVinfo.net

Dave Turner · May 26th, 2004, 06:09 PM

Hello,
I have only run 2 panasonic tapes through my camera and plan on just purchasing them in the future. A friend just gave me 2 brand new tdk tapes for free. Will it really hurt my tape heads if I use these tdk tapes and then keep using Panasonic ones after that? Thanks,

Ken Tanaka · May 26th, 2004, 07:17 PM

You'll be just fine, Dave. I really wouldn't sweat it. Have fun!

Rob Belics · May 27th, 2004, 06:26 AM

TDK has stated they have no evidence this problem exists.

Andrew Paul · May 28th, 2004, 04:01 PM

I have just learnt this when I posted the same sort of question to another sectin of this site. The problem with using different tapes is that manfacturers use different types of lubrication for their tapes and some mixes of different lubrication will congeal on the heads. All you need to do to ensure this doesn`t happen is make sure you clean your heads regularly with cleaning tape and make sure you clean before changing your tape brand.

Ignacio Rodriguez · May 28th, 2004, 04:43 PM

It seems the lubricants thing is a myth, applies only to really old tapes. Now all brands use the same kind of lubricants, according to Adam Wilt.

May 26th, 2004, 06:09 PM	#1
Dave Turner Tourist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: United States Posts: 4	will one different tape really hurt Hello, I have only run 2 panasonic tapes through my camera and plan on just purchasing them in the future. A friend just gave me 2 brand new tdk tapes for free. Will it really hurt my tape heads if I use these tdk tapes and then keep using Panasonic ones after that? Thanks,

May 26th, 2004, 07:17 PM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	You'll be just fine, Dave. I really wouldn't sweat it. Have fun! __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

May 28th, 2004, 04:43 PM	#5
Ignacio Rodriguez Contributor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santiago, Chile Posts: 932	It seems the lubricants thing is a myth, applies only to really old tapes. Now all brands use the same kind of lubricants, according to Adam Wilt. __________________ Ignacio Rodríguez in the third world. @micronauta on Twitter. Main hardware: brain, eyes, hands.

May 27th, 2004, 06:26 AM	#3
Rob Belics Major Player Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 581	TDK has stated they have no evidence this problem exists.

May 28th, 2004, 04:01 PM	#4
Andrew Paul Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 130	I have just learnt this when I posted the same sort of question to another sectin of this site. The problem with using different tapes is that manfacturers use different types of lubrication for their tapes and some mixes of different lubrication will congeal on the heads. All you need to do to ensure this doesn`t happen is make sure you clean your heads regularly with cleaning tape and make sure you clean before changing your tape brand.