Sony DVC-60 PR/5 Premium Minidv Videocassette (5-Pack) Camcorder Reviews

Sony DVC-60 PR/5 Premium Minidv Videocassette (5-Pack)

These are my favorite brand of tapes, and now they're cheap, too! 2008-10-13

Gotta love when GOOD things can be had on the CHEAP!

I've used enough MiniDV tapes over the last few years to learn the ins and outs of the format. I have many different brands of cameras, from mid to higher end Panasonics, a good Sony, and a cheap Canon. I seem to have the fewest problems with the Sony brand MiniDV media. I had a lot of problems with dirty heads on my Panasonics (would need cleaning), but I noticed that when I switched to Sony media I seemed to have much less trouble.

I've ordered a few of these packs from Amazon and they arrive just fine and I've had no trouble with them in any of my cameras. The only annoying thing is that the outer plastic wrap that holds the 5-pack together is practically impossible to get off. Its more like peeling paint off a wall that unwrapping something...

I was lucky with this purchase. 2008-10-12

I bought these to use in my HiDef HDV Sony camcorder. This HDV standard is not very forgiving if the tape has dropouts. So far these tapes have worked better than expected. I haven't had any problems. I'm probably going to buy more.

If you're going to be working in a professional environment (i.e. paying lots of people lots of money) these tapes might not be for you. There's probably a reason that Sony also sells MiniDV tapes costing much more than these.

Great quality 2008-09-28

I have a sony camcorder and have used sony, jvc, maxell DVC cassettes and I feel Sony is the best with quality and color.

Sony DVC-60 PR/5 2008-09-23

Difficulty taking wrapping off. Other that that this is a good product. The price may be a little high.

Great Sony Videocassettes 2008-09-18

I have purchased twice these cassettes and they are the best quality and a very good price.

Quality and a good price 2008-09-17

I thought this was a good deal since the tapes at Walmart and Target were twice as much in my area.

Great Value with Prime delivery 2008-09-07

Used these Sony tapes for my Sony digital camcorder and they worked great. Excellent quality and great value.

Great Sony Video Tapes 2008-08-23

I Purchased the Sony DVC-60 PR/5 Premium Minidv Videocassette (5-Pack) because a friend said You have a Sony Camcorder maybe you should use a Sony Video cassette. I have been using Sony Tapes every since and am very happy with the video's that I get with my camcorder. I have had no tape problems and plan to continue using the Sony DVC-60 PR/5 Premium Minidv Videocassette's.

Great DV Tape 2008-08-12

Great Tape for recording as long as you don't mix with other brands. Always recording HDV on these tapes, never had any dropouts.

a bargain 2008-08-09

a valuable 5-pac high quality sony dv tapes that is cheaper than sold anywhere else, yet the same quality.

Reliable Product and prompt shipment. 2008-08-04

Great product and thanks for Amazon for the fast shipment. I love to do business with Amazon.

Does it's Job!! 2008-07-31

This Dv tapes do their job right. don't be fooled into thinking you need "HD" tapes for you high definition movies. You don't.

Great Cassettes and the best price on the net 2008-07-30

I've purchased from this vendor 2-3 times now and each time the product was delivered quick and I have yet to notice any reduction in the quality of video using these cassettes. I will definitely order from here first before looking elsewhere. This price simply can't be beat IMHO!

Perfect for my Canon HV30 HD camcorder 2008-07-23

These are great MiniDV tapes and they work great with my HD camcorder (Canon HV30). I did not experience any drop-outs when capturing/transferring videos to my PC. No need on buying those MiniDV HD tapes - they're a scam! These will work just as well. At just a little over $2.00, it's a great value!

The first time I transferred video taken with my HD cam to my PC using these tapes, I experienced some skipping with my captured videos. I thought maybe they were because of these "regular" tapes so I switched to the HD tape version and I even changed the firewire cable (thinking it was bad) but the skipping was still there. I end up finding out that is was my firewire card that was bad. This tape works with my HD camcorder just fine. My HD tapes are now posted on eBay...

sony mini dvvalue package 2008-07-21

i used these tapes on vacationa nd they taped and downloaded well. I was defective and dropped frames The quality of video was good all around

gr8 2008-07-15

all are the same though but most of them are good enough and this deal is sweet. so why not sony! more reliable of course!

Excellent Product 2008-06-30

I have been using the Sony mini DV cassettes for the last 3 years and I always rely on sony products for good quality videos..

Sony DVC-60 PR/5 - Blue 2008-06-27

Great product!
Converted all video taken to DVD then reused tape over and over.
The Sony brand has worked better than the TDK or Panasonic product used previously.
No drop outs or annoying distortions.
Did have to buy and routinely use the Sony head cleaning tape for the Sony miniDV Camcorder.
Pricing from Amazon for all items were great!

Cheapest I could find and sony 2008-06-19

They are the cheapest I've found and work good. Nice quality as far as I can tell.

Solid tapes for SD footage, can't beat the price 2008-06-18

These tapes are my standard when shooting with my 2 Panasonic PV-GS300's they are rock solid tapes, always record well and playback fine even 2 years after they were recorded. They are a great value. I keep about 20 to 30 around my shop at all times for my shoots. If you are shooting SD video and need cheap, solid tapes, these are the ones you need!

Recommended by a reliable source 2008-06-15

When I first started videotaping weddings, I needed a tape that I could count on, so I asked my supplier- B&H out of New York. They're probably the biggest supplier in the country. They recommended these tapes, and added most people in that industry use them and love em. So I started using them, and haven't had any regrets! They're reasonably priced, and seem to deliver the quality that I need! But Amazon definitely gave me a much better price than B&H did.

Great tapes for the price/ 2008-06-08

I first used these tapes when a friend gave me one on a shoot for a school project.
In the past I had to deal with constant dropouts and TC errors with used college tapes but thats not the case with these.

I was planning on buying one and just reusing it but I then found these for such an outstanding price here at Amazon and so I decided to get the 5 pack and keep the original footage just in case I ever needed it.

I've been using these tapes now for at least 2 weeks and have yet to get any errors from the computer. I suggest anyone get these tapes weather they have a small consumer grade camera or are in the middle range with your standard MiniDV camera.

Just as Advertized 2008-05-29

The cassettes came in a timely manner and were the exact fit for the camcorder that I had ordered at the same time. I would have no issue recommending or purchasing from them in the future.

gift 2008-04-05

It was given as a gift to my boy friend he needed it and wanted it. It arrived promply.

Sony for a great price! 2008-02-27

This is the best deal I have found for mini-DV tapes. I get five tapes from Amazon for the same price as one in the local Radio Shack or Best Buy.

I won't use anything else in my Sony 2008-02-26

Great quality tapes. Better price than Wal-mart. Don't use anything else in your Sony. Very satisfied with the product!

Great DV tape for the price! 2008-01-07

I use the Sony tape because of the quality and price in my JVC DV camcorder. I've played back the tape several times and the quality is still good. Overall, you can't go wrong with Sony or JVC!

Great Deal!!! 2007-12-28

These are your standard miniDV tapes made by sony. By ordering them online and getting enough to get the super saver shipping, I saved a ton of money as opposed to buying them in the store. A great buy!!!

I love the image quality 2007-12-16

The tapes take quality image. I received them before the estimated arrival date and could use them right away. Which was very convenient. The picture is crystal clear. The price is the the best part of the deal. And they are very easy to open. I always had had more difficulty opening other kind of tapes since the wrapping doesn't show you where to open them from and it take some effort to do so. But for these ones, you do it quickly and effortlessly.

5pack Sony miniDV tapes 2007-12-14

I found this 5-tapes package very convenient, and for the price, it seams to be the best way to keep all memory around.

Good product - especially for the price 2007-12-13

Good quality tapes for the price, haven't had a problem with them. We're not professionals, but for normal taping of family events they work great. We've recorded over a few of them after putting the videos on the computer and they've been holding up well in our cannon camcorder. I would definitely buy these again.

Can't Beat Price 2007-12-11

Naturally any that sells on the web will be cheaper that in the local retail stores. Sometime when you pay shipping it's almost the same. Except for these Tapes you get more for your money. Something likes that...
Shipping time was low..., like a turtle without one leg and one hand tied to the other hand and a pregnant elephant on top of this turtle. IF U don't need these tapes wright away this is a good deal.

Sony DVM-60 PR/5 Premium Minidv Videocassette Review 2007-10-27

For the most part, I am very satisfied with these videocassette tapes. The quality of the tapes is very good; however, I used one of the tapes when I went bikeriding from Connellsville to Ohiopyle and the first few minutes of the tape was a little fuzzy. At first I thought it was my VCR, (I hook my Camcorder up to the VCR to play the tapes on my TV) but after watching it a few times and noticing that the fuzziness cleared up a few minutes into the recording, I realized it was probably the tape. I haven't had any other problems with the tapes though and I will continue to buy them in the future. It was probably just one of those things. It happens sometimes. :)

Sony miniDV 2007-10-21

I have used this brand for years.
Low drop out rate. Good Product

So far, so good. 2007-10-17

Seem like a very good tape. Though, I have never had any problems with any other brands. I just bought into the hype that these are good. no complaints from me.

Good value and enough to satisfy consumer needs 2007-10-17

These tapes are great to buy, especially through Amazon as the cost is so much cheaper than at any of my local stores. The price usually fluctuates so just keep one in your cart at all times for info on price drops. I got mine for only 12 bucks, for 5 tapes!! It normally costs me that much to buy 3 at Sears so I can't complain. This is my primary source for MiniDV tapes. If you're worried about quality change over the period of time, well it's just going to depend on how well you storage them, just like with any other tape.

Great Deal 2007-09-29

Great tapes at the best price I've found from a source I can trust. If you're a prime member, than it's even a better deal!

Great buy 2007-08-11

Really good quality, great price too. I had taped over these tapes many times and the picture is still great. I would definitely buy the same ones again.

Sony Mini DV tapes 2007-08-11

DV tapes from Sony are very well constructed and have proven to be reliable even after I re-write over them three or more times. As a professional videographer, I mainly use the Premium types to do Horse shows in different states. These competitive events require that I use as much as 60 tapes per event. So re-using previously recorded tapes are a must if I am to maintain my profit margins and my ever decreasing office space.

I highly recommend them.

Exposed to heat 2007-08-08

I got the order quickly, but the first tape I used was defective. It had a loud squeak (it sounded like a very old rocking chair, squeak ... squeak ...) that scared me since I was using it on a brand new camcorder and at first thought the camcorder was defective. I tried another tape and it works fine.

Amazon quickly sent me a new pack of tapes. Returning the defective tape was easy since they provided the postage and an address label. I just had to take the box to the post office.

I only rated the tapes with 3 stars, becasue in addition to the defective tape, the new pack of tapes they sent was difficult to open as the clear plastic wrap was lightly melted on. It was not due to the glue or shrink wrapping (unless an error occured during the heat shrink wrap process.) I believe the tapes were exposed to high heat either in the UPS truck or back in the warehouse.

I hope that the heat has not affected my new tapes. I did not give less stars because amazon corrected the problem so fast, and it is a lower price than even Walmart. However, next time I will probably buy the tapes at Walmart or Target to make sure the tapes don't spend time in a hot truck.

Great Service, Good Price 2007-06-28

This is the way I think everyone should buy tapes. Here, they're offered at a lower price than I can find at the local stores and I always get my product fast.

Good value 2007-06-22

These tapes were a good deal cheaper than others, but quality appears to be the same. I would recommend.

Works great. 2007-06-21

I have had no problems with this.

Amazon suck 2007-06-20

Order on 6/16/07 but it has not been shipped. Beware when buying thing from Amazon

Good product 2007-06-12

12 bucks for 5 mini dvs. Good deal.
Nice product as well.

Good Tape, Good Price. 2007-06-11

Good to have extra tapes on hand. Bad if you record over a scene that you need for later. Keep plenty available and you save a lot of frustration.

High Quality at Great Price! 2007-06-08

I use these tapes for my Sony HD cam (HDR-HC3) and record in full-HD 1080i. The output is exceptional. Don't waste your money on "HD" tapes that cost 5 times as much. You can't go wrong with these!!!

Excellent Quality 2007-05-28

I've been using these tapes for a few years now. Together with a Sony camcorder they make a great addition to your video library. The quality has never let me down. I've used it for very special occasions and was 100% sure that the quality will be outstanding.

Sony DVM-60 PR/5 Mini Dv Tape review 2007-05-21

The Sony Mini Dv tape that I purchased is excellent. The recording and the quality of the movie is real good.

Sony MiniDVV 2007-05-19

Great product. Works best with my Sony camera - other cassettes cause problems with the camera.

Great tapes 2007-05-16

I have been using these tapes for a while and have only received one bad one out of hundreds. We shoot a daily show called Noodle Scar and record on these tapes then use them for archival. Grat deal for the money!!!

tapes! tapes rule! 2007-05-14

so here's the scoop... if you're OCD and you want ALL of your tapes to look exactly the same, don't buy this. the packaging may look like the other packages you have purchased... but it comes in orange packaging with lackluster graphics printed on the wrapper. the tapes themselves are slightly different, still with the red strip at top and red printing on the side, they've just altered it a bit. and the paper sleeve is more flimsy and comes up slightly on the front side now, as opposed to flush with the bottom.

i mean... yeah they're sony dv tapes, they get the job done. but as far as aesthetics, i just figured i would let any crazified systematic perfectionists know that its not the same batch as is currently pictured (blue package)

just buy them.

Just like the retail store but cheaper! 2007-05-14

Just like I said, Just like the retail store but cheaper!

Excellent Quality 2007-05-14

i have taken 5 set of this product. its recording quality is excellent & worthy.

reasonable priced 2007-05-13

ordered these mini DV casettes and am very satisfied with them, quick response and shipment, Thanks

Rec'd Quickly 2007-05-12

This merchandise was rec'd in a matter of days which was very important to me, because I was going on a vacation and needed them ASAP. The price was probably the best available.

Awesome Tape To Use! 2007-05-12

I go through this type of tape like it is oxygen, and I command the best quality for my projects! These are top notch!

It Works! 2007-05-09

Not sure if i have to review anything else, but i liked the price and it works good.

Fine tapes 2007-04-15

The information on the item description is wrong, which can be a little confusing. It says these tapes are Sony DVM60PRL, but they ARE NOT! They are Sony DVM60PR3! This is why I gave it a lower than five star rating. I just got these in the mail so haven't tried them yet. Shipping spead was fine.

That said, I did some quick online research and found a store that sells these (DVM60PR3). Here's what the site says: "These tapes are the same as the Sony DVM 60 PRL(Blue- wrapper.) They [the PRL's] are packaged for North America. The (Orange-wrapper)Sony DVM 60PR3 are made overseas for Europe and until recently were less expensive. We gurantee these are the same tapes and quality."

SO these must be the same tapes as the PRLs. That would mean they are a fine purchase. But the item description is still misrepresenting the product.

Sony DV tapes 2007-04-12

These tapes are real nice. Colors come out vivid and bright and each tape lasts a long time, plus you can use the same tape over and over and the tape will still withstand the many uses. Thanks.

good price, good quality 2007-04-01

The price for these DV tapes could not be beat in any store. Sony quality is always great, and we have used these tapes in our DV camera already.

Sony DVM-60 PR/5 Premium Minidv Videocassette 2007-03-26

Great tapes, excellent reproduction quality. Never jammed in cassette magazine.

Great tapes - Great price 2007-01-11

I bought these tapes for 11.59 (on sale) from Amazon. Very cheap for good quality tapes

Nothing to compare them to 2007-01-11

I just got these cassettes with my Canon Minidv. The few seconds that I have taped seem to be very good. If I had it to do again I would pay closer attention to the stores shipping and handleing cost.

good deal 2007-01-11

I bought this product 2 months back.I am using it with Canon ZR 500 camcorder.Its performance is good.

Rec'd what I ordered 2007-01-09

I came when expected and in great condition. Would order from company again.

Good for the price 2007-01-09

I have already used 4 of the 10 Sony miniDVs that I bought from Amazon.
The quality is good and same as what I got with TDK miniDVs that I purchased at Costco and was using before.
I bought them more for the price that I got at Amazon and of course the quality is good. After all its a Sony.

Great pricing 2007-01-09

Easy to use, packaged great -- no damage -- lots of recording time with very clear video

Tape eject mechanism damaged 2007-01-09

I'm sure it's just coincedence that as soon as I get back from DisneyWorld (and using these tapes), my Optura 60 dies. Warranty had expired two days before, but Canon fixed it under warranty anyway. Tape ejection mechanism had to be replaced.

works very well 2007-01-09

Nothing to complain so far. I have used them for quite a while, as good as those I bought with my camcorder. But it is supposed to be so, right?

Great transaction and good product! 2007-01-09

I love Amazon. It makes it so easy to find what you need.

Great Mini-DV's 2007-01-09

I've used several brands of Mini-DV cassette's and this is probably the best tapes I've used. In response to a previous review: I used these tapes to film a conference, that will be edited and distributed as a training video, if your camcorder is quality (consumer model camera - if you use a prosumer model) these tapes are pretty premium, especially for the money. These tapes are great for anything the average consumer would be doing with them.

IT IS A TRAP! 2007-01-08

The image show the blue ones but when i bought they through Recording Store they send me the yellow ones. They are not the same. The blue ones are better and they have a recubriment over the film that makes it have a better image than the yellow ones. Another trap-trick by amazon to catch buyers!

Good price 2007-01-07

They're your typical minidv tapes. Not superb, but good enough for most consumer uses. I can't say much about comparing with other brands, but I typically use a minidv tape only once and very quickly transfer the data, so I don't expect much in terms of quality. I did managed to tape over a used one without noticing artifacting though.

For anyone into amateur filmmaking, minidvs are a staple item, and I haven't found a better price anywhere than on Amazon.

review 2007-01-05

there is nothing much to say about the product, trusted by millions and trusted by me too.

Sony mini DV tapes 2007-01-05

These are my choice of tapes. Sony makes a quality tape that I can depend on at a reasonable price.

What is there to say? 2007-01-04

They are Mini DV tapes. Since DV is digital video there is not much that can go wrong with quality of 1's and 0's being encoded on the tape.
Afterall they are a temporary medium before transferring to your PC and on to a DVD right? The mechanism of the tapes work fine.

The main difference I see in many of the DV tapes I buy is the color of the plastic housing and the design of the stickers for the spine. Other than that I see virtually no difference in any brand I buy. I have made ofer 200 hours of DV tape recordings in the past year.

Mini DVD recorders are taking over now, so pricing of DV tapes should drop fast and soon to like $1 or less per tape. Time to sell that Mini DV recorder eh?

sony dvm-60 premium minidv videocassette 2007-01-03

Good product, I have had good results with these videocassettes, I will buy these in the future.

Buy more if you have the chance. 2007-01-03

These are fine tapes, and seem to have a good shelf life. I haven't had one mess up my camcorder or to jam in my winder, so no complaints. Do purchase more as you'll use them!

DVC tapes 2006-11-29

From my limited experience with DVC, these tapes seem to perform excellent. The price cannot be beat. I may buy a larger pack next time, we burn tapes quick with the new baby!

Works well with HDV Camcorders 2006-09-29

Sony tapes work well with the new HDV camcorders that record in high definition. Previously, I was able to use the cheaper TDK, Fuji, Maxell tapes with my old Sony DV camcorder without problems but these tapes gave dropouts while shooting in high definition. On the other hand, using the higher quality Sony or Panasonic tapes work just fine for HDV. These tapes work and are 1/4 the price of the specialized HDV tapes that Sony offers. The only benefit to spending more for the Sony HDV tapes are longevity.

Great Product 2006-07-30

These tapes are top notch. Used them on our recent trip to Disneyworld and the quality was excellent.

great tapes 2006-07-26

I bought these here and have had the for a little bit now. they work great. I will buy more when needed.

Steal deal at this price 2006-07-10

This is very reasonable priced and after all its Sony. SO you can be rest assured.

The best MiniDV cassettes out there 2006-07-09

This is the best MiniDV tape you can get in the market. It gave me better results than TDK, JVC, etc. I would surely recommend it to you

High Quality tapes 2006-07-02

Bought these high quality tapes for my Cannon ZR700 minidv camcorder and these tapes are superb. Thanks to Amazon for the super fast delivery and fantastic packing. I will order from amazon
again for future purchases.

Ram

good price, nice tapes 2006-06-30

these are nice, good quality tapes for a mini camcorder. great price, fast shipping. I bought them when I bought my elura 100, LOVE AMAZON.

Work fine on a Sony HDR-HC3 2006-06-28

No problems whatsoever. HDV was made to work on regular DV tapes, so I really don't see the reason for buying those more expensive "HD-grade" DV tapes. I don't think the rated +3dB gain in signal-to-noise ratio of the more expensive tapes makes any difference if you're recording digital content. Perhaps higher quality tapes are needed if you record over and over on the same tape. Anyway, I'm happy with the results I've had so far.

"Premium" means "average" in non-Sony speak 2006-06-08

Don't be fooled, "premium" means "average consumer grade" in non-Sony speak. But that being said, it's a perfectly fine tape for taping your kids at the local park or a ball game.

The main difference is that consumer tape isn't designed for archival storage, so you may experience more drop-outs or tape delaminating as it gets older.