Diffrence between MiniDV and DVCam tape at DVinfo.net

Mark Monciardini · July 7th, 2003, 12:22 PM

I don't have a PD-150 yet but it says it will do DVCam. Is that a diffrent type of tape? Can you record longer on a DVCAM tape or is the quality better?

Thanks!

-Mark

Mike Rehmus · July 7th, 2003, 03:37 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Mark Monciardini : I don't have a PD-150 yet but it says it will do DVCam. Is that a diffrent type of tape? Can you record longer on a DVCAM tape or is the quality better?

Different package and different tape.

The length of the recording, for any specific length of tape is different between DV and DVCam. You get 1/3 less record time if you have the PD150 in DVCam mode.

There is no difference in image quality. DVCam, because it has a wider record width, is said to be more reliable. In practical terms that has little meaning when you are using a NLE system.

Rick Spilman · July 7th, 2003, 04:04 PM

Biggest difference is the price. If you really want to pay more, buy the DVCam tape. Otherwise I doubt that you will notice a difference.

July 7th, 2003, 12:22 PM	#1
Mark Monciardini Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 158	Diffrence between MiniDV and DVCam tape I don't have a PD-150 yet but it says it will do DVCam. Is that a diffrent type of tape? Can you record longer on a DVCAM tape or is the quality better? Thanks! -Mark

July 7th, 2003, 03:37 PM	#2
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Re: Diffrence between MiniDV and DVCam tape <<<-- Originally posted by Mark Monciardini : I don't have a PD-150 yet but it says it will do DVCam. Is that a diffrent type of tape? Can you record longer on a DVCAM tape or is the quality better? Different package and different tape. The length of the recording, for any specific length of tape is different between DV and DVCam. You get 1/3 less record time if you have the PD150 in DVCam mode. There is no difference in image quality. DVCam, because it has a wider record width, is said to be more reliable. In practical terms that has little meaning when you are using a NLE system. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

July 7th, 2003, 04:04 PM	#3
Rick Spilman Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 366	Biggest difference is the price. If you really want to pay more, buy the DVCam tape. Otherwise I doubt that you will notice a difference.