Customer Reviews

Sony DVC-60 PRR/5 Premium Minidv Videocassette (5-Pack)

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Sony tapes work well with the new HDV camcorders that record in high definition. Previously, I was able to use the cheaper TDK, Fuji, Maxell tapes with my old Sony DV camcorder without problems but these tapes gave dropouts while shooting in high definition. On the other hand, using the higher quality Sony or Panasonic tapes work just fine for HDV. These tapes work and are 1/4 the price of the specialized HDV tapes that Sony offers. The only benefit to spending more for the Sony HDV tapes are longevity.

Don't be fooled, "premium" means "average consumer grade" in non-Sony speak. But that being said, it's a perfectly fine tape for taping your kids at the local park or a ball game.

The main difference is that consumer tape isn't designed for archival storage, so you may experience more drop-outs or tape delaminating as it gets older.

Mini DV tapes are all pretty good. I know and have worked in the business for years to testify to this. The real difference with pro and am tapes is the mech. that the tape runs through. Pro tapes will take more rewinding, fast. pause. etc.

The best advise is I'd give to anyone is buy a good brand. i.e. Sony, Panasonic, JVC, TDK. Steer clear of the cheaper brands as they will deposit more 'metal oxide' waste on the head of your camera.

A good extra to buy is a cleaning tape. What these do is de mag the heads, and remove the oxides from the drum. A clear sign on required cleaning is when the pixels start showing on play back. An good tip is perhaps clean the head before an important recording just in case.

This is the best MiniDV tape you can get in the market. It gave me better results than TDK, JVC, etc. I would surely recommend it to you

Search for the following for the EXACT same item for less. "Sony DVM-60 PR/5 Premium Minidv ". Purchased both and they are identical. Called Customer Service and they wouldn't fix the price. Photo is not what is shipped. The tapes are packaged in a blue wrapper.

No problems whatsoever. HDV was made to work on regular DV tapes, so I really don't see the reason for buying those more expensive "HD-grade" DV tapes. I don't think the rated +3dB gain in signal-to-noise ratio of the more expensive tapes makes any difference if you're recording digital content. Perhaps higher quality tapes are needed if you record over and over on the same tape. Anyway, I'm happy with the results I've had so far.

these are nice, good quality tapes for a mini camcorder. great price, fast shipping. I bought them when I bought my elura 100, LOVE AMAZON.

These tapes are top notch. Used them on our recent trip to Disneyworld and the quality was excellent.

I bought these here and have had the for a little bit now. they work great. I will buy more when needed.

What can I say? These Sony tapes are workhorses that do the job for which they were intended. I've been using them for years; first for DV and now for HDV with my Canon HV30. Are they perfect? No. But they are definitely more than good enough for most consumer/prosumer and even some professional video projects. For the price they can't be beat.

If you are shooting HDV, don't think you need to spend the extra money for an HDV marketed tape. These work just fine and will save you a bundle.