Sony DVM60PRO for HDV = great! at DVinfo.net

Ben Gurvich · December 17th, 2006, 01:11 AM

I couldnt budget for the official HDV tapes, but the rental house told me these (AUD)$16 sony tapes do a great job.

I was a bit sceptical as i had shot before on the "official" beige and brown hdv tapes on a Fx1 and had no dropouts,
Also briefly with a $6 dollar sony tapes and had also no dropuots. But that was in a controlled studio environment.

Now it was a 37 degree (celcius) day when we shot and i didnt have one dropout!

Even though these tapes are still a bit pricey its the best price/performance ratio for someone in my situation.

Just wanted to add another opinion to the board, making it even more confusing!

CHeers
Ben Gurvich

Bob Grant · December 17th, 2006, 03:09 PM

We've sold 1000s of the stock Sony tapes to those shooting with our HDV cameras, so far no difference in performance from the way more expensive Sony 'HDV' tapes. At AUD 30 for a packet of 5 tapes they're a steal.

Ben Gurvich · December 18th, 2006, 03:47 AM

Id be willing to try those tapes if i owned he a1 and had some time to put it thru its paces. In the meantime the $16 tapes will do

December 17th, 2006, 01:11 AM	#1
Ben Gurvich Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 329	Sony DVM60PRO for HDV = great! I couldnt budget for the official HDV tapes, but the rental house told me these (AUD)$16 sony tapes do a great job. I was a bit sceptical as i had shot before on the "official" beige and brown hdv tapes on a Fx1 and had no dropouts, Also briefly with a $6 dollar sony tapes and had also no dropuots. But that was in a controlled studio environment. Now it was a 37 degree (celcius) day when we shot and i didnt have one dropout! Even though these tapes are still a bit pricey its the best price/performance ratio for someone in my situation. Just wanted to add another opinion to the board, making it even more confusing! CHeers Ben Gurvich

December 17th, 2006, 03:09 PM	#2
Bob Grant Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,570	We've sold 1000s of the stock Sony tapes to those shooting with our HDV cameras, so far no difference in performance from the way more expensive Sony 'HDV' tapes. At AUD 30 for a packet of 5 tapes they're a steal.

December 18th, 2006, 03:47 AM	#3
Ben Gurvich Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 329	Id be willing to try those tapes if i owned he a1 and had some time to put it thru its paces. In the meantime the $16 tapes will do