
MLiebergot
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Mar 27, 2008, 9:17 AM
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Re: [ACBARNES] Sony MiniDV Tapes
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Tony, you'll be fine with using regular mini DV tapes. We and many other have been using Sony Excellence tapes with no issues. As for using Panasonic tapes, they would work fine for you as well. Just make sure to give the heads a good cleaning before switching brands. We purchased our FX1's used and one of the sellers used Panasonic or TDK tapes I forget which, and we did a manual cleaning of the heads by hand on both cameras with no issues. I prefer to do a manual head cleaning on the heads and capstan rather than use the cleaning tapes, which are more abrasive. It's easy to do as long as you have the proper cleaning materials for the rubber capstan and the metal heads. Michael Cameras: I do use them. Audio: Yes, it does come with audio if you like. Software: I am learning... Support: I need all that i can get. Computer: MAC BABY!
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