Sony HVR-Z5U Recommended Tape?

HDR-FX1000 / HVR-Z5 (2008). HVR-Z7 / HVR-S270 (2007). HDR-FX7 / HVR-V1 (2006). HDR-FX1 / HVR-Z1 (2004).
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Sony HVR-Z5U Recommended Tape?

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A second post here about the HXR-Z5U. I was hoping a few people could comment on the brands of tape that they have had good success with in the Z5U. I own a HC1 and it seems that that camera prefers Sony HDV tape. Though I've had some failures with that brand. Can you get away with Panasonic AY-DVM60ES, or AY-DVM63PQUS or should I stick with an HDV tape?

Thanks,
Bill
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None of the above. I use only the Sony Premiums (the cheapest they make -- blue label). Available online for less than $2 each. There is no reason to waste money on "HDV" tape, and in fact the only mass recall for defective tape that Sony has ever had was with the HDV line.
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Re: Sony HVR-Z5U Recommended Tape?

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Adam,

Thanks for your response. Indeed, I've spent extra money on the HDV tape thinking I'm saving myself from dropouts. Then I record a few shows to find the 1st 20 minutes of some of the tapes completely blank. Later I learn about the recall, on a $15 tape!! Aaarggh!!

I'll stick to the cheaper tape.

Bill
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