Sony DVC-60 PR/5 Premium Minidv Videocassette (5-Pack) Reviews



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Great Product and price - Review written on October 19, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

These DVC's have always given me great picture quality. For a little over $2 a tape you can't beat the price. Avg. in store price is $4-5. Great price and product.
WARNING!! READ this, Sony DVC Video cassette tapes - Review written on October 17, 2008
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Rating: 4 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful, 1 did not.

While we had NO problem with these with our SONY camcorder, we now have a Panasonic, WARNING! Warning! Do NOT mix the types of tapes you use in your camcorder, as different manufacturers use different lubricants & switching different tapes in the camcorder "gunks" everything up!! Then off to be cleaned! Stick with 1 type of tape & you will not encounter this difficulty! Hope this info helps, sure wish I had known this sooner!
These are my favorite brand of tapes, and now they're cheap, too! - Review written on October 13, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

Gotta love when GOOD things can be had on the CHEAP!

I've used enough MiniDV tapes over the last few years to learn the ins and outs of the format. I have many different brands of cameras, from mid to higher end Panasonics, a good Sony, and a cheap Canon. I seem to have the fewest problems with the Sony brand MiniDV media. I had a lot of problems with dirty heads on my Panasonics (would need cleaning), but I noticed that when I switched to Sony media I seemed to have much less trouble.

I've ordered a few of these packs from Amazon and they arrive just fine and I've had no trouble with them in any of my cameras. The only annoying thing is that the outer plastic wrap that holds the 5-pack together is practically impossible to get off. Its more like peeling paint off a wall that unwrapping something...
I was lucky with this purchase. - Review written on October 12, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

I bought these to use in my HiDef HDV Sony camcorder. This HDV standard is not very forgiving if the tape has dropouts. So far these tapes have worked better than expected. I haven't had any problems. I'm probably going to buy more.

If you're going to be working in a professional environment (i.e. paying lots of people lots of money) these tapes might not be for you. There's probably a reason that Sony also sells MiniDV tapes costing much more than these.
Great quality - Review written on September 28, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
I have a sony camcorder and have used sony, jvc, maxell DVC cassettes and I feel Sony is the best with quality and color.
Sony DVC-60 PR/5 - Review written on September 23, 2008
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Rating: 3 out of 5
2 customers found this review not to be helpful.
Difficulty taking wrapping off. Other that that this is a good product. The price may be a little high.
Great Sony Videocassettes - Review written on September 18, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
I have purchased twice these cassettes and they are the best quality and a very good price.
Quality and a good price - Review written on September 17, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
I thought this was a good deal since the tapes at Walmart and Target were twice as much in my area.
Great Value with Prime delivery - Review written on September 07, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review not to be helpful.
Used these Sony tapes for my Sony digital camcorder and they worked great. Excellent quality and great value.
Great Sony Video Tapes - Review written on August 23, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I Purchased the Sony DVC-60 PR/5 Premium Minidv Videocassette (5-Pack) because a friend said You have a Sony Camcorder maybe you should use a Sony Video cassette. I have been using Sony Tapes every since and am very happy with the video's that I get with my camcorder. I have had no tape problems and plan to continue using the Sony DVC-60 PR/5 Premium Minidv Videocassette's.
Great DV Tape - Review written on August 12, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

Great Tape for recording as long as you don't mix with other brands. Always recording HDV on these tapes, never had any dropouts.
a bargain - Review written on August 09, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

a valuable 5-pac high quality sony dv tapes that is cheaper than sold anywhere else, yet the same quality.
Reliable Product and prompt shipment. - Review written on August 04, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

Great product and thanks for Amazon for the fast shipment. I love to do business with Amazon.
Does it's Job!! - Review written on July 31, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

This Dv tapes do their job right. don't be fooled into thinking you need "HD" tapes for you high definition movies. You don't.
Great Cassettes and the best price on the net - Review written on July 30, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I've purchased from this vendor 2-3 times now and each time the product was delivered quick and I have yet to notice any reduction in the quality of video using these cassettes. I will definitely order from here first before looking elsewhere. This price simply can't be beat IMHO!
Perfect for my Canon HV30 HD camcorder - Review written on July 23, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

These are great MiniDV tapes and they work great with my HD camcorder (Canon HV30). I did not experience any drop-outs when capturing/transferring videos to my PC. No need on buying those MiniDV HD tapes - they're a scam! These will work just as well. At just a little over $2.00, it's a great value!

The first time I transferred video taken with my HD cam to my PC using these tapes, I experienced some skipping with my captured videos. I thought maybe they were because of these "regular" tapes so I switched to the HD tape version and I even changed the firewire cable (thinking it was bad) but the skipping was still there. I end up finding out that is was my firewire card that was bad. This tape works with my HD camcorder just fine. My HD tapes are now posted on eBay...
sony mini dvvalue package - Review written on July 21, 2008
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Rating: 3 out of 5
4 customers found this review not to be helpful.
i used these tapes on vacationa nd they taped and downloaded well. I was defective and dropped frames The quality of video was good all around
gr8 - Review written on July 15, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

all are the same though but most of them are good enough and this deal is sweet. so why not sony! more reliable of course!
Excellent Product - Review written on June 30, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I have been using the Sony mini DV cassettes for the last 3 years and I always rely on sony products for good quality videos..
Sony DVC-60 PR/5 - Blue - Review written on June 27, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

Great product!
Converted all video taken to DVD then reused tape over and over.
The Sony brand has worked better than the TDK or Panasonic product used previously.
No drop outs or annoying distortions.
Did have to buy and routinely use the Sony head cleaning tape for the Sony miniDV Camcorder.
Pricing from Amazon for all items were great!
Cheapest I could find and sony - Review written on June 19, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

They are the cheapest I've found and work good. Nice quality as far as I can tell.
Solid tapes for SD footage, can't beat the price - Review written on June 18, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

These tapes are my standard when shooting with my 2 Panasonic PV-GS300's they are rock solid tapes, always record well and playback fine even 2 years after they were recorded. They are a great value. I keep about 20 to 30 around my shop at all times for my shoots. If you are shooting SD video and need cheap, solid tapes, these are the ones you need!
Recommended by a reliable source - Review written on June 15, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

When I first started videotaping weddings, I needed a tape that I could count on, so I asked my supplier- B&H out of New York. They're probably the biggest supplier in the country. They recommended these tapes, and added most people in that industry use them and love em. So I started using them, and haven't had any regrets! They're reasonably priced, and seem to deliver the quality that I need! But Amazon definitely gave me a much better price than B&H did.
Great tapes for the price/ - Review written on June 08, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

I first used these tapes when a friend gave me one on a shoot for a school project.
In the past I had to deal with constant dropouts and TC errors with used college tapes but thats not the case with these.

I was planning on buying one and just reusing it but I then found these for such an outstanding price here at Amazon and so I decided to get the 5 pack and keep the original footage just in case I ever needed it.

I've been using these tapes now for at least 2 weeks and have yet to get any errors from the computer. I suggest anyone get these tapes weather they have a small consumer grade camera or are in the middle range with your standard MiniDV camera.
Just as Advertized - Review written on May 29, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

The cassettes came in a timely manner and were the exact fit for the camcorder that I had ordered at the same time. I would have no issue recommending or purchasing from them in the future.
gift - Review written on April 05, 2008
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Rating: 3 out of 5
4 customers found this review not to be helpful.
It was given as a gift to my boy friend he needed it and wanted it. It arrived promply.
Sony for a great price! - Review written on February 27, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

This is the best deal I have found for mini-DV tapes. I get five tapes from Amazon for the same price as one in the local Radio Shack or Best Buy.
I won't use anything else in my Sony - Review written on February 26, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

Great quality tapes. Better price than Wal-mart. Don't use anything else in your Sony. Very satisfied with the product!
Great DV tape for the price! - Review written on January 07, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

I use the Sony tape because of the quality and price in my JVC DV camcorder. I've played back the tape several times and the quality is still good. Overall, you can't go wrong with Sony or JVC!
Great Deal!!! - Review written on December 28, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

These are your standard miniDV tapes made by sony. By ordering them online and getting enough to get the super saver shipping, I saved a ton of money as opposed to buying them in the store. A great buy!!!
I love the image quality - Review written on December 16, 2007
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Rating: 4 out of 5

The tapes take quality image. I received them before the estimated arrival date and could use them right away. Which was very convenient. The picture is crystal clear. The price is the the best part of the deal. And they are very easy to open. I always had had more difficulty opening other kind of tapes since the wrapping doesn't show you where to open them from and it take some effort to do so. But for these ones, you do it quickly and effortlessly.
5pack Sony miniDV tapes - Review written on December 14, 2007
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Rating: 4 out of 5

I found this 5-tapes package very convenient, and for the price, it seams to be the best way to keep all memory around.
Good product - especially for the price - Review written on December 13, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

Good quality tapes for the price, haven't had a problem with them. We're not professionals, but for normal taping of family events they work great. We've recorded over a few of them after putting the videos on the computer and they've been holding up well in our cannon camcorder. I would definitely buy these again.
Can't Beat Price - Review written on December 11, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5
4 customers found this review not to be helpful.
Naturally any that sells on the web will be cheaper that in the local retail stores. Sometime when you pay shipping it's almost the same. Except for these Tapes you get more for your money. Something likes that...
Shipping time was low..., like a turtle without one leg and one hand tied to the other hand and a pregnant elephant on top of this turtle. IF U don't need these tapes wright away this is a good deal.
Sony DVM-60 PR/5 Premium Minidv Videocassette Review - Review written on October 27, 2007
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Rating: 4 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

For the most part, I am very satisfied with these videocassette tapes. The quality of the tapes is very good; however, I used one of the tapes when I went bikeriding from Connellsville to Ohiopyle and the first few minutes of the tape was a little fuzzy. At first I thought it was my VCR, (I hook my Camcorder up to the VCR to play the tapes on my TV) but after watching it a few times and noticing that the fuzziness cleared up a few minutes into the recording, I realized it was probably the tape. I haven't had any other problems with the tapes though and I will continue to buy them in the future. It was probably just one of those things. It happens sometimes. :)