Features:

  • Model:Sony DVC60PRL Mini DV Tape
  • Manufacturer:Sony
  • Mfr Part #:DVC60PRL (Formerly DVC60PR, DVC60PR3)
  • Media Type:Mini DV
  • Length:60 minute
Workhorse Tape of a Professional Videographer

Some video techs say that if you use one brand of tape in a Video recorder then you should never use another brand, because the other brand has different oils and metals. Honestly I don't know if that is true or not, but what I do know is that these tapes are great, and I would recommend these to anyone using a tape video recorder. When I shoot video tape, I use a lot of them. When I get busy it is not uncommon to use 20+ tapes a week. I never reuse them, so keeping cost down and finding them locally is important to me. Well I used to get these tapes at Costco years and years ago, before I had an Sony HD video camera. Well I feel in love with these tapes ( never had a problem with one of them, and I have used over a thousand). So when I upgraded to HD 1080p video, I started doing a lot of researching on what type to use. Well a lot of people used these tapes. So I continued using these tapes for 1080p and I loved it. Now I just order them on Monday morning, using Amazon prime, I get them by tue for a few dollars, and I couldn't be happier. Pro: Great Price Works with HD Works great in my pro level Sony gear Great all around. Cons: None

Nothing wrong with them

Well, to be completely honest, I didn't want to write this review because it's a simple tape, you insert it into camcorder record video and no problems. I have been ordering this brand and so far I didn't have any problems recodring or playing back from them. I record in HDV on HDR-FX7 camcorder and never had a problem with them. I like to keep all originals so I have more than 20 tapes. It may not sound a lot, but for me it is. I can play back a tape from 2-3 years ago and it works great. One thing I noticed is I think one of the reviewers said that you don't want to mix different brands. I used maxell and these one's and one time I got "dirty head" warning and my camcorder turned off. I was Extremely frustrated, because I was in the process of shooting a wedding and these events cannot be re-recorded at more convenient time. Finally, i got it working again...miracle. Anyways, the reason I said that short story is because I learned my lesson about using different brands, and since this one never gives me trouble, I'm sticking with these tapes when I run out because they are pretty good. Another very important point is when you record HDV, sometimes you can get short freeze with other brands, it even says in my camcorder manual that it's normal and part of nature of recording on tapes(i know go figure, right?), but with these ones VERY rare. Bottom line... recommended product, will buy again if i need more.

Still the best of the best!

These are the ONLY tapes my son will put in his Sony VX1000. We've been ordering them for years, and they have never let him down. When you find something that works... stick with it! A little pricey, but you get what you pay for. When you're capturing moments that you won't get a second chance to film, you want a tape that you can trust 100%. This is that tape.

SONY TAPES ALWAYS WORK GREAT FOR ME

I worked in the TV industry for an entire career, and we always used Sony professional cameras. Long ago, I decided I liked Sony quality. I've tried all kinds of mini DV cassettes, and for my money, you can't beat Sony! With other brands, I've often had dropouts and glitches, and sometimes they just won't be recognized by the pro camera, or will track badly, jam, and create all kinds of problems. The Maxwell cassettes are the worst, and Panasonic aren't much better. For my money, Sony Premium Mini DV cassettes are top of the line - AND this is a great price. Recommended.

Good quality for a good price

We use Sony MiniDV tapes exclusively in our pro gear. We've tried the others (JVC, Panasonic, etc.) but have had the best luck and fewer drop-outs with the Sony tapes. The others might be cheaper, but it's just not worth the risk of losing a critical shot for a client, because we cut corners on tape. Also, as a caution advisory, be careful about buying "premium" HD tapes from places like eBay. I think some of them must be counterfeit, as we purchased some and they were terrible (kept getting errors on the camera, saying there was a problem with the tapes). That's why we went back to these Sony tapes... they work capturing HD better than the more expensive ones we bought. This vendor turned around the order quickly and the tape stock seems excellent.

I trust them

Be careful who you get these from. I purchased them from Continental Supply (through Amazon) and I received 10 loose tapes in a box that could fit 30, with no packaging. Really? You are going to send me delicate items that have small plastic pieces in a large box and just let them all bang around and into each other? There is no excuse for that. But these are the tapes that I use to run a student television program at a University. I for one abhor mini-dvs, but we have to utilize what we are given. But since I have to use them I buy these every time because I know they will work (apparently even after being shipped irresponsibly). I wish everyone else would use them too because some buy terrible tapes and gum up the communal tape decks. For those that don't know, tapes have their own version of STDs. These tapes are not the ones causing them to begin. Buying in bulk online has helped to cut the cost of our show, which is otherwise basically just web based fees, by quite a bit. UPDATE: I purchased more of these being sold by Photoland and I received 2 5-packs. Much better than 10 loose tapes.

Great MiniDV Tapes

These tapes work perfectly, and I have had no problems with dropouts from them. They also hold up quite well over time.

Best brand of hdv tapes

I have used them all and these last. I have maxwell, sony, jvc and Panasonic from 2001 and all of them except for sony has tape problems. Maxwell and jvc both are curling, Panasonic will stretch and crinkle, but I haven't had any aging problems with my Sony mini DVD tapes. I did get some HD Sony tape which are also great, but were a bit on the pricey side. These basic sony tapes record had just fine have stood the test of 10 years. I just hope they haven't changed their formula or contracted out to jvc to make them.

A Great Tape for High School TV Production Programs That Still Record on Tape Medium

We still use SONY PV-150's and PV-170's in our high school TV Production program (analog). The average record time is around 42 to 44 minutes per tape, not 60 minutes. But the quality of the recording is superb! I highly recommend this video tape. I have used it in our high school TV Production program for the past six (6) years, and I have never had any issues with these tapes. You can normally record over them (reuse them) two or three times.

Whew!!!! My "air" got here A-OK!!!!

Great service - product: will use for archiving videoes. Thanks!!!! Wddbwysa!!!!

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