Product Description

It is the recommended HDV blank media for Sony's new HDR-FX1 prosumer camcorder. Independent film makers, advertising agencies, and other videographers will appreciate the improved image quality, and the professional 63 minute tape duration. The DVM-63HD features 90% fewer errors and 50% fewer dropouts compared to DV Reference tape (tested on standard Sony DV VCR). Get the good stuff... go for High Definition.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8695 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Sony
• Model: HDV63

Features

• Designed for 1080i or 720p HDV recording and playback 63 minutes recording time of 1080i video
• 3dB higher carrier-to-noise ratio vs. Premium DVC tape
• Conforms to the MiniDV standard, yet is manufactured with much higher tolerances while incorporating the new AME II technology.

Customer Reviews

The Right Tape for your HDV Camcorder
Okay so miniDV tapes and HDV tapes can come in the same shape and size and some camcorders will let you write 1080i to your regular miniDV tapes but you are not going to get the best results unless you use the right tape for the camcorder. After switching to HDV with a Sony Camcorder and after using some high quality non-HDV miniDV tapes I switched my tape stock to Sony HDV tapes. Believe me I haven't looked back! The change in quality of recorded material is marked - colours and definition are that much more pronounced and unlike regular miniDV written to HDV content, there is no risk of frame dropout.

Why buy a quality camcorder and hobble it with inferior tape stock? You're compromising your content and not saving very much money in the long run.

Excellent Results
I used these tapes in my new Canon HV30 to record my new granddaughter and the results are fantastic. I could never go back to standard minDVs after seeing the brilliant results. So much more details, even when blown up on a 50 inch HD TV screen. Plus the seller on Amazon.co.uk of the 5 HD miniDV pack was the best price I could find on the internet. Excellent product - you will never use anything else but HD tapes when you watch the playback.

Rather expensive
I bought some of these tapes as I was recording some important film and was concerned about dropping frames. And surely I had no frames dropped when I used these tapes. However, I normally use ordinary mini dv tapes and have had no problems using them either. Also, I don't understand how the colour quality can improve? These tapes are digital and record the 1's and 0's your camera produces. The visual quality comes from the camera, not the tape. If you use a standard mini dv tape, it's going to record the same 1's and 0's as if you were using an HD tape. The issue I believe is data loss. If you are making home videos and are willing to take the slight risk of dropping a frame, go for the standard mini dv. For what they are, I think the price of the HD tape is bonkers!