Hi,

If I use a sony dcr vx9000e camera that uses DVcam tape to record something,
then edit on pc, and print to mini dv tape, is the quality reduced by going
to mini tape, rather than dvcam tape?

In general is there a difference in quality between dvcam tape and mini dv
tape?

Thanks,

Brad

So assuming the camera operator is stuck with a MiniDv only camera like
the
Canon XL1s what is the best tape to get the best results e.g.. the least
dropouts.
Manufacture and type

And no smutty jokes about drop-outs and the application I use my equipment
for :-)

"Headrush Films" wrote ...
So assuming the camera operator is stuck with a
MiniDv only camera like the Canon XL1s what is
the best tape to get the best results e.g.. the least
dropouts.
Manufacture and type

The quality of the tape stock is a third independent variable.
(Beyond the recording format and the cassette size.)

I'd start with the camera manufacturer's recommendation
unless there is some reason not to. (Which you haven't
mentioned.)

There is also some risk to switching brands/types of tape
because of differences in the lubrication used by various
manufacturers. This has been discussed several times
at great detail here. Use groups.google.com to research
previous threads.