Updated Jan 3/12
Mini DV Tape Stock
Panasonic
"Professional" PQ
Cobalt evaporated tape for optimum performance.
5 Pack 63 minute tapes - $15 - in stock
Fuji 5 Packs DV Tape - $16 - in stock
Please note we have limited stock and once it's gone we won't be carrying
Fuji any longer.
Sony Premium Mini DV 60 Min - DVM60PRR
5 Pack - $20 - in stock
Sony MiniDV Premium Series. Compatible with all digital
camcorders including Sony, Panasonic, Canon, JVC and others. 60 minutes.
Panasonic "Advanced Master" AMQ 63 Minutes
5 Pack - $30 - in stock
NOTE: These AMQ tapes are excellent if you use them exclusively but some of our customers have reported head clogging when they've mixed and matched with other types of tape. It's always a good practice, once you've found a tape you like to just stick with it and avoid mixing tape stock whenever possible. If you want to change tape, start new tape with a new project so you can avoid shooting and digitizing with different tape stocks.
Panasonic Mini DV Cleaning Cassette - $7 - in stock
This is a dry head cleaning tape for Mini DV video
equipment and we've used it in all brands of Mini DV
equipment including camcorders and decks and have never
received any negative feedback from our customers on
it. If you are having trouble and suspect it's just dirty
recording heads, using this cleaner will either solve
your problem or help you determine that you need to take
your camera or deck in for service.
Instructions from Panasonic : CAUTION - to avoid misuse and possible video head damage please read carefully. Do not use cleaning tape more often than necessary. Frequent use may cause head damage. This tape can not be used for recording and playback. For cleaning only.
Prior to use, play another video tape to see that the problem is not
with the tape itself.
Also, make sure tracking control is properly adjusted.
1. Play the cleaning tape for 10 seconds only. Check result by playing
a prerecorded tape.
2. If picture is still unclear, try again. DO NOT USE MORE THAN 4 CONSECUTIVE
TIMES.
3. Do not rewind the tape after each use. When it reaches the end, rewind
it to the beginning before using it again. The tape can only be used
2 times from beginning to end.
4. If video noise dose not clear up after use, service may be necessary.
5. Be sure to keep the cassette tape in the cassette case when not using
it.