| | |  | Mini-DV / DV | Home » » » » Sony High Definition Minidv Videocassette (2-Pack) | | | | | | | Description: | | Sony's DVM-63HD HD DVC tapes offer the highest quality recording media for the consumer or prosumer making the step-up to an HD camcorder. It is the recommended media for Sony's new Hi-Definition (HD) camcorders. Independent filmmakers, advertising agencies, and other videographers will appreciate the improved image quality, and the professional 63-minute tape duration. Get the good stuff... go for High Definition. Pack contains TWO (2) blank digital cassettes. | | | Features: | |
• Sonys best performing consumer miniDV videocassette
• Ideal for high definition recording and playback
• 90% fewer errors and 50% fewer dropouts for improved reliability and audio/video stability
• 3dB higher carrier-to-noise ratio for greater output and less noise during recording
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 7.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 4.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 1.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.16 pounds | | Package Length:
| 4.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 3.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 36 reviews |
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14 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 UnreliableSep 27, 2007
By R. Gorley
We've been using these tapes on both a Canon HV20 and XHA1 and they are having a tendency to drop out several seconds right after we start recording and occasional drop frames later. At first we thought it was one of the cameras, or a head cleaning issue, but this is happening on two cameras, and two different models at that. We've missed some vitally important footage because of this. Though we don't have the problem on every tape, it happens frequently enough that we will not be using them again.
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Great tapeFeb 28, 2007
By J. Boyd
I don't think you can get a better deal than this. No dropouts, no noise, competitive price. I'm using it in the Sony HDR-HC7, and the video quality is spectacular.
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 overpriced for "consumers" but great qualityJun 09, 2008
By Chris Campbell
As a few of you may know this HDV tape is top of the line in quality video. Panasonic makes a really solid tape as well, although i experienced more drop-out with Pany tapes. The reason i gave it 3 stars is because sony came out with a new tape HDM63VG. The new tape is videography grade, and the quality is awesome! The biggest benefits of the new tape is the price. 1/2 the price of the red label HDV from Sony. You can only buy them online at authorized sony stores for now, but will probably hit mass market here shortly. If you want to buy a great quality tape and don't care out the price, The ones your looking at are as good as it gets.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Excellent resultsOct 17, 2007
By J. Moledina
"consumer avenger"
Having just jumped back into shooting video after about 15 years, I'm finding the video quality recorded to be outstanding. I'm using this in HDV mode on a Canon HV-20, and so far the video is flawless. I withheld a single star because I'm not sure if the results would be the same with generic MinDV tapes, which are much cheaper.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Excellent quality (no drop-outs or fades), but a little priceyNov 29, 2009
By William W. Davis
"famousdavis"
Since buying our Canon VIXIA HV30 MiniDV High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom for last year's fall vacation, I've begun purchasing these Sony HD tapes. As for the quality of the tapes, I've experienced no fade-outs or dropped frames, even after recording maybe close to 20 hours on 20 different tapes. The product itself seems to be very high quality. Colors and resolution are *awesome*. When I did a side-by-side comparison of a kitchen scene using my old MiniDV and standard definition MiniDV tapes compared with the HD MiniDV alternative, I was *blown away* at how much better-looking the HD solution is. The colors are much more vibrant, and of course the resolution is spectacular. I know you can use regular MiniDV tapes if you want with this HD camera, but Canon suggests using HD-specific tape medium, and I figure that I'm recording memories that will last my lifetime, so why be chintzy?
I really like that the coloring of the tapes is very distinct from all my regular, standard resolution MiniDV tapes that I've recorded over many years. These WHITE-colored tapes make it a cinch to distinguish between HD tapes and regular tapes. I can instantly spot where my in my library I began recording in high definition.
The only reason this product isn't a 5-star product is because I think they're a little too expensive. If they were just a dollar or two more over the price of regular MiniDV tapes, then this would be a 5-star product.
(BTW, the Canon camera I'm using isn't the latest version. If you're in the market for a new HD MiniDV camera, check-out Canon's current product, Canon VIXIA HV40 HD HDV Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom. I love my Canon camera and would highly recommend it!)
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