I was told you have to use JVC HDV tapes? This is not the case I take it from reading this thread.

Hi Michael,

Although the GY-HD100U will work with most DV tapes, the best results are obtained when you use the tape that was designed for it. That tape is the JVC model MDV63PROHD. Most of the pro JVC dealers that are actively selling the camera also sell this tape.

Regards,

Carl

How about with the BR-HD50?
 

I'm wondering if anyone has reservations about using some of the longer, 276 minute tapes that are available? Do they thin out the substrate to cram more tape into the cassette like they do with so many other kinds of tapes? it'd sure be nice to be able to roll 4.5 hours without having to worry about swapping tapes!