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Posted by Ty Ford on 12/23/05 16:01
On Thu, 22 Dec 2005 09:39:50 -0500, Richard Crowley wrote
(in article <11qlelnjno9ura7@corp.supernews.com>):
> "Ty Ford" wrote ...
>> I ran across a note on the internet recently that advised
>> to stick with either wet (Sony) or dry (Panasonic)
>> lubricated tapes but never to switch because combining
>> the two types would result in a mixture of gunk inside the
>> transport. Any thoughts on this?
>>
>> I happened to start with Sony, If the warning has merit,
>> are there other wet tapes in addition to Sony? Is there a
>> "best " tape quality wise?
>
> Here is what I consider to be the definitive summary
> on the subject...
>
> " From: "Dimitri P." <see-bottom@for-email.see>
> " Subject: Re: Mini DV tapes
> " Date: Monday, December 23, 2002 3:39 AM
> "
> " > Is it true that most mini-DV tapes are made in the
> " > same factory,
> "
> " Yes. There are only 2 Tape OEMs: Sony & Panasonic
> " TDK are TDK.
> "
> " miniDV tapes are made by either by Sony, Panasonic and TDK.
> " Sony uses liquid lubricant
> " Panasonic uses dry lubricant
> "
> " Panasonic makes tapes for: Fuji, Maxell, JVC, Canon
> " Sony makes for the rest.
> "
Thanks so much for this.
So, if it's not Fuji, Maxell, JVC or Canon...what the heck is left? :)
Put another way, what other brand has wet lubrication?
Regards,
Ty Ford
-- Ty Ford's equipment reviews, audio samples, rates and other audiocentric
stuff are at www.tyford.com
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