buying pana MQ tapes online at DVinfo.net

Paul Martin · September 8th, 2003, 01:52 PM

I just wired Allan Rejoso the money for the gs100k, the housing and a vms2, so now I'm thinking about tapes. I read a suggestion here to pick a cheap tape readily available in your local area and stick with it, but I'm intrigued by discount tape prices found online. 63 min. Pana MQ's sell for $5.86/piece at tapeandmedia.com. I'm considering buying 15 of these (they only sell in fives) which I expect will take me anywhere from 3 to 9 months to expend. When they're used up, I'll want more of the same, so, by buying this premium tape at a low price now, am I risking that it will not be found at reasonable price 6 or so months from now and I will be enslaved to a prohibitively expensive media? I was directed to tapeandmedia.com by a recommendation here and I'm interested in reading others' experiences with this .com and/or other discount media sites generally.

Thanks for your time,

Paul

Samuel Raj · September 8th, 2003, 03:05 PM

Hi Paul,
MQ is their latest product. So, it should stay long theoretically ;-)
In any case if u want to switch to other cassete type, u may have to run cleaning tape, and use other brand.

TDK,PANA MQ and FUJI are the best as far as i know, atleast by technology wise.
So You can stick with whatever u choose.

Be aware that Pana has wet and dry in each category, except PQ and MQ.
Dont mix with wet and dry tapes!

Rob Wilson · September 8th, 2003, 03:06 PM

Paul,

I've been using the MQ's exclusively since I got my GL2 and a DSR500 (DVCAM Size tape). Never had any problems with them and I can't imagine the Pana would not continue production as long as there is demand.

Nathan Gifford · September 8th, 2003, 03:58 PM

You might also try Pro-Tape, a DVinfo sponsor. They can also provide good information and prices on Panasonic tapes.

Alex Zabrovsky · September 9th, 2003, 12:30 AM

Hi Paul.
My GS100K is on its way from Tokyo purchased from Allan also.
Just out of curiousity: what housing are you talking about ? underwater one ?
Also, what is vms2 ?

Regards, Alex

Frank Granovski · September 9th, 2003, 01:51 AM

I agree, go with Pro-Tape - since you live in the US. Purchasing from our sponsors helps keep this wonderful site going and growing. I personally prefer Fuji miniDV tapes.

September 8th, 2003, 01:52 PM	#1
Paul Martin Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 47	buying pana MQ tapes online I just wired Allan Rejoso the money for the gs100k, the housing and a vms2, so now I'm thinking about tapes. I read a suggestion here to pick a cheap tape readily available in your local area and stick with it, but I'm intrigued by discount tape prices found online. 63 min. Pana MQ's sell for $5.86/piece at tapeandmedia.com. I'm considering buying 15 of these (they only sell in fives) which I expect will take me anywhere from 3 to 9 months to expend. When they're used up, I'll want more of the same, so, by buying this premium tape at a low price now, am I risking that it will not be found at reasonable price 6 or so months from now and I will be enslaved to a prohibitively expensive media? I was directed to tapeandmedia.com by a recommendation here and I'm interested in reading others' experiences with this .com and/or other discount media sites generally. Thanks for your time, Paul

September 8th, 2003, 03:58 PM	#4
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	You might also try Pro-Tape, a DVinfo sponsor. They can also provide good information and prices on Panasonic tapes. __________________ Nathan Gifford Southern Cyclist Magazine & Productions For quick answers try our Search! To see me and Rob Lohman click here

September 8th, 2003, 03:05 PM	#2
Samuel Raj Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 210	Hi Paul, MQ is their latest product. So, it should stay long theoretically ;-) In any case if u want to switch to other cassete type, u may have to run cleaning tape, and use other brand. TDK,PANA MQ and FUJI are the best as far as i know, atleast by technology wise. So You can stick with whatever u choose. Be aware that Pana has wet and dry in each category, except PQ and MQ. Dont mix with wet and dry tapes!

September 8th, 2003, 03:06 PM	#3
Rob Wilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 473	Paul, I've been using the MQ's exclusively since I got my GL2 and a DSR500 (DVCAM Size tape). Never had any problems with them and I can't imagine the Pana would not continue production as long as there is demand.

September 9th, 2003, 12:30 AM	#5
Alex Zabrovsky Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 175	Hi Paul. My GS100K is on its way from Tokyo purchased from Allan also. Just out of curiousity: what housing are you talking about ? underwater one ? Also, what is vms2 ? Regards, Alex

September 9th, 2003, 01:51 AM	#6
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	I agree, go with Pro-Tape - since you live in the US. Purchasing from our sponsors helps keep this wonderful site going and growing. I personally prefer Fuji miniDV tapes.