Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute)
The Sony DVM-60PR 60 Minute Premium Mini DV Video Cassette is made for DVC camcorders. The tape features Metal Evaporated tape, a Diamond-like carbon coating protective layer which improves durability and helps prevent shedding and drop out.
- Mini DV metal evaporated tape made for DVC camcorders.
- Evaporated metal for higher output and carrier-to-noise ratio
- Diamond-like carbon protective layer improves durability and helps prevent shedding and drop out.
| Format | Mini DV |
| Recording Time |
60 minutes in SP mode 90 minutes in LP mode |
| Packaging | None |
| Coating | Diamond-like carbon coating protective layer |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 308 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Reliable (222)
- High-quality recording (164)
- Durable (144)
- Good value (66)
- High quality recording (48)
Cons
- Loses quality over time (8)
- Low-quality recordings (4)
- Doesn't work in my camera (3)
- Drops frames (3)
- Weak casing (3)
Best Uses
- Camcorders (185)
- Master recordings (57)
- Dubbing (43)
- Back-up (20)
- Recording from TV (14)
- How long have you owned it:
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More than six months
100%
(5 reviews)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (150), Enthusiast (61), Casual user (24), Professional (22), Tech savvy (18)
- Primary use:
- Business (144), Personal (70)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (125), Yes (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
A Solid Standard DV Tape
I've been using these DVC Tapes for years.
I use them both in my personal equipment as well as for professional applications. I do allot of work for a small cable access st...Read complete review
I've been using these DVC Tapes for years.
I use them both in my personal equipment as well as for professional applications. I do allot of work for a small cable access station that has used this particular tape stock for use with The Panasonic DVX-100A&B. Our work flow consists of Recording to tape, capturing in Final Cut Via a Sony DSR-11 DV Deck, and setting the tape on a shelf for storage. Once captured we rarely have to go back to the original media and therefore do little scrubbing. I would imagine that constant scrubbing would probably result in drop outs with any level of Mini DV tape. But in the work flow that we use (with periodic use of a head cleaning cassette's) i have never seen a drop out or had an issue with this tape stock.
I wouldn't recommend reusing these tape more than once (or any mini dv media for that matter). This tape stock is probably best used to record once through, capturing, and setting on the shelf in case you ever need to go back to it.
I recently bought a batch of these tapes for use with my personal HDV Canon HV30, and intend to use them consistently as my sole tape stock due to their inexpensiveness and relatively good quality.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good, but some cross-brand issues
Have had only a few drop-outs, and some of those may be camera-related (usually on an old Canon XL1). One annoyance is when I shoot on the boss's Canon and capture using my ...Read complete review
Have had only a few drop-outs, and some of those may be camera-related (usually on an old Canon XL1). One annoyance is when I shoot on the boss's Canon and capture using my Sony DSR11 deck, FCP constantly loses time code and stops. I have to instead capture using my Panasonic HVX200, and even then there are some dropped frames. Shooting and capturing from the HVX200 yields much better results. Can't beat the price, and I haven't seen quality difference between this and the discontinued Excellence series.
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Pros
- Reliable
Cons
- Low-Quality Recordings
Best Uses
- Camcorders
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
Recording video footage for events, training and commercials. Price is a determining factor.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- High-Quality Recording
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Camcorders
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
For the cost, you can not beat these tapes!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- High-Quality Recording
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Camcorders
- Dubbing
- Recording From TV
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
These tapes work the best in all my video cameras I use for my Outdoor TV show and weddings.
I get very little fall out or non at all. Plus they play back perfectly where some of the other company tapes don't.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- High-Quality Recording
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Camcorders
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
Its great to have the best deal on a single item with no restrictions on quatities
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- High-Quality Recording
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Camcorders
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
Best price I could find
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- High-Quality Recording
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Camcorders
- Dubbing
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
Being a videographer for an industrial product company I have to film everything; meetings, tutorials, products, etc. And I shoot in every way from a simple point and shoot quick thing to a full on production set up with lights and the works. I always get these tapes and they never let me down. I'm not always right by my studio and I can't take a tons of backup tapes so I need to rely on tapes that work the first time without any hitches, so far these haven't failed me yet. I film in HD for most things and the quality is true from tape to tape and even when I reuse a tape on the rare occasion. Nothing bad to say...quality tapes that always work and perform great.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- High-Quality Recording
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
Everything I needed!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
Great everyday tape. Good for a couple of passes.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- High-Quality Recording
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Camcorders
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
I use these tapes exclusively in my Panasonic DV cameras. I have NOT noticed a single dropout. Very reasonably priced. I am very satisfied with these Sony tapes.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Camcorders
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
VERY RELIABLE AND CHEAP TAPES
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- High-Quality Recording
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Camcorders
- Dubbing
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
Never had problems with these tapes, hardly every time code breaks. I consider these reliable in professional environments.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
Remove the tape before it reaches its end.
usually last five minitues recording having probelem with audio and video. it is better to remove the tape from the camcorder before it reaches its ends(last 5 minitues) otherwise it will damage your camcorder.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- High-Quality Recording
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Camcorders
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
It is the one I use...!
Thnx B&H Photo Video
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- High-Quality Recording
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Camcorders
- Dubbing
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
very reliable
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- High-Quality Recording
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Camcorders
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
Quality is amazing!
I use these tapes all the time for my professional videography/editing business.
Great Price at B & H too!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- High-Quality Recording
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Camcorders
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
I use this tape only. For me, it's the most reliable tape on the market, always delivering accurate images and sound.
and B&H delivers as promised always, customer for life.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
- Loses Quality Over Time
Best Uses
- Camcorders
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
We use 100's of these tapes in TV Production and I have never had a problem with any of them. The picture is always clear.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Great Value
- High-Quality Recording
- Reliable
Cons
- Loses Quality Over Time
Best Uses
- Camcorders
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
I use the tapes for professional use. I have used more expensive Sony tapes, but after using these I don't see myself going back. I do not re-use the tapes most of the time, but I have reused some in the past. The quality from re-use seems to hold up over multiple uses. But I would recommend one time use.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- High-Quality Recording
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Camcorders
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
Used in my Canon GL-2 in advanced amateur service since I got it several years ago. Never a problem. Video quality super. Too bad it's only 60 minutes long but not a major problem in my enterprise.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- High-Quality Recording
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Camcorders
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
I have used these DVC tapes for years and put my video business on them. I am a happy customer and have no issues to report. Great quality, i've shot weddings, and many fashion events.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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