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Posted by Richard Crowley on 09/27/94 11:44
"doc" wrote ...
> regarding dropout, here's something we don't understand at all and
> maybe someone could clarify this . . almost 1 in 3 "new" miniDV tapes
> have one or more dropped frames during a taping. that is, 1 tape in 3
> will result in dropped frames (from 1 or 2 frames dropped to as many
> as 15 to 30)
>
> however, a once used tape does not drop the frames. in other words,
> once the tape which dropped frames is re-used and recorded over, we
> don't observe the dropped frames issue.
>
> anyone who understands this, please jump in and shed some light on an
> otherwise dark tunnel?
>
> btw, for anyone who is so interested, when we switched from pro tapes
> to consumer grade tapes (bought at wal-mart . . that's right . .
> wal-mart in a pinch) we found NO DIFFERENCE in dropped frame
> performance nor an effect on output quality. but then again, if it
> gets the information recorded, the output would be the same . . after
> all . . it's only 0's and 1's :o)
Sounds like the effect you are seeing is coming from the
equipment rather than from the media. I have used several
various kinds of tape and NEVER see dropped frames
unless something is wrong with the computer.
>
> drd
>
> "Mr. Tapeguy" <mr.tapeguy@pro-tape.com> wrote in message
> news:1144378287.169800.116900@z34g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
>>
>> Eddie wrote:
>>> Does anyone on here know if Maxell MiniDV Cassette are good or not
>>> use
>>> on camcorder? have you ever had a problem with them?
>>
>> Maxell has a consumer grade and a pro grade, presumably made by
>> Panasonic, which you can buy for a little bit less. I think for the
>> extra buck the pro grade are worth it but if you shoot a lot and
>> don't
>> care about a dropout here and there, consumer works fine.
>>
>> Sony is always more expensive so don't worry about using those.
>>
>> Panasonic, Maxell and JVC are in the same general price range. Right
>> now JVC is down to as low as $2.09. I think the formulation is
>> similar
>> to Panasonic from what I understand.
>>
>> We have sold tens of thousands of almost every variety with very few
>> complaints about anything so I'd say you're good with any of those or
>> step up the the Panasonic AY-DVM63PQ for a little better reliability.
>> For shooting anything critical I recommend the 63MQ.
>>
>> You can find almost everything at http://www.pro-tape.com along with
>> some FAQ's.
>>
>> cb
>>
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