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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 327 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Reliable (237)
- High-quality recording (172)
- Durable (156)
- Good value (66)
- High quality recording (48)
Cons
- Loses quality over time (10)
- Low-quality recordings (4)
- Weak casing (4)
- Doesn't work in my camera (3)
- Drops frames (3)
Best Uses
- Camcorders (196)
- Master recordings (57)
- Dubbing (43)
- Back-up (20)
- Recording from TV (14)
- How long have you owned it:
A month or less
One-to-three months
Three-to-six months
More than six months
100%
(5 reviews)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (163), Enthusiast (63), Casual user (27), Professional (22), Tech savvy (18)
- Primary use:
- Business (160), Personal (73)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (142), Yes (4)
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
- Loses Quality Over Time
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
You simply cannot use Mini-DV tapes (any brand) more than once. You'll get hits, and likely dirty the heads on your camera. This is not ANY brand Sony, JVC, Panasonic. That's why these cost $4 and DVCam cost well over $15. You get what you pay for. It's fine for one time use. I generally have had no problem with first time use with any mini-dv tape of any brand.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- High-Quality Recording
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
Maybe not the highest grade available, but works well for HD with few dropouts, if any. Have used hundreds...
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Camcorders
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
I use this in HDV camera and deck and it works flawlessly. Very little drop out, next to no dropped frames.
- 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 over and over.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Camcorders
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
Excellent tapes for DV and HDV as well. Never had problems with them.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Camcorders
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
I use this tape for home movies...works great, rarely fails, and the price is nice!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
I use these for SD and HD videography. I have no problems yet, great for the price.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
I pleased that the tapes arrived in just a few days. It saved me a trip to buy new ones.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- High-Quality Recording
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
I have been using this tape for several years and find it to be most dependable. Dropped frames????? Not sure about that because there are none.
- 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 always use these dv tapes with my sony dcr vx 2000. They are good, reliable dv tapes, never any problems. good price here.
- 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 am a video producer/director and I bought the Canon Vixia 40, knowing that it was going to be my last video camera using tape. The ONLY tape I use, both for HD and SD is this SONY DVC Premium Mini DV Cassette. I have NEVER had a problem with it, and have been using these cassettes for years!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Camcorders
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
I always buy these and have never been disappointed.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Best for Money
- Durable
- No dropped frames
Cons
- Na
Best Uses
- Shooting Duh
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
I use 50 of these tapes in about a month. The fact that they 50% cheaper to buy at B&H then elsewhere is great.
The tapes are the only tapes i prefer to use. I have never had a dropped frame while importing and the tapes never give me any issue.
Keep it up Sony and B&H.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
I still shoot some stuff on tape still depending on the client, geeting from BH is the cheapest because I do not have to pay California sales tax.
- 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 own an internet television network and use these tapes to film my shows. There has never been a problem with any of them.
- 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):
After getting my Sony VX2100 camcorder four years ago, I only used Sony MiniDV tapes in it, and they have never failed me. The quality is always consistent. These have also been used in a Sony FX1 & Z7U to equally satisfying results. Storing and organizing them well leads to absolutely no problems at all.
- 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):
Its really good qulaty tap also with affortable prise!!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
- Loses Quality Over Time
Best Uses
- Camcorders
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
We needed some quick tapes but did not need the price and need the cost. These were afford and worked well
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DVM-60PR Premium Mini DV Cassette (60 Minute):
Durable. Have used these for years. For these tapes, you can't go wrong!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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
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