Posted by Mr. Tapeguy on 05/08/06 12:40

Specs wrote:
> "P.C. Ford" <meoh@mouse-potato.com> wrote in message
> news:iamt529949v6aiv7ujoh2fbu0v8m8bajfv@4ax.com...
> > Or is that the reason he's not around anymore?
>
> He has posted since being asked to supply data but alas has failed to
> deliver the aforementioned.
>
> Check out these data I've been able to locate:
>
> Brand Coercivity Retentivity
> Fuji 120kA/m 450mT
> Pana PQ 120kA/m 450mT
> Maxell DVME60 120kA/m 450mT
> Sony PR/EX 105kA/m 500mT
> Sony HDV 125kA/m 550mT
> Pana MQ 120kA/m 500mT
> Sony DVCAM 105kA/m 500mT
>
> My understanding is that retentivity is the more important figure.
>
> All the above data was found by googling. I tried to find several
> references to back up each data but it was not always possible. I did
> however come across several posts from Mr. Tapeguy reciting his mantra of PQ
> is the better tape. The figures above would suggest otherwise at the very
> least one shouldn't overly worry about which tape brand or type one uses.
> Just treat them with respect and there shouldn't be any problems.
>
> I am going to continue to use Sony cheapos.

> For someone making a living out of selling tapes I am surprised that Mr.
> Tapeguy wasn't able to post tape data to support his claims.


"Wasn't able" is not the case. My time available to debate in
newsgroups comes and goes. My "mantra" of using Panasonic tape is
based largely on user experience. I will research it when I have time.


My presence in the newsgroups is intended to help when people have a
question. All too often anything that's said is challenged and I find
myself in a debate. If I want to get into a debate I'll troll the
political newsgroups.

I'd be curious what your sources were but when I have time, I'll check
it out and as I said all along, use whatever you like. Our experience
is that professional videographers prefer Panasonic professional
overall. You may feel differently so use whatever you like.

I don't make my living selling just tape and unlike the old days, spec
sheets are not routinely provided for everything. I'm glad you were
able to find some data though, even though those statistics don't tell
the whole story. Nowhere is dropout mentioned (arguably the most
critical spec) nor anything about the components, which is nearly
impossible to document.

By the way, our prices are very good so I can give us a shameless plug
for great deals even if I haven't given you the empirical data you
think I should have at my fingertips.

Craig

http://www.pro-tape.com

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