blank video tapes

[colin]

i'm having a problem finding a make of video tape that will record to a decent standard. the only ones that seem to record well are some older scotch tapes i have, but i can't seem to find any new scotch tapes, are they still available? if not which tapes do you find the best?

[steve56]

hitachi,memorex,TDK,i know from xperience scotch were the best blanks i used them all the time in the 90s over and over again .

[colin]

cheers steve.

[IdolDroog]

ive never really noticed quality variations that much because im to focussed on the content. but if u can afford the TDK, Sony ones then theres no reason not to get the best. i use to try and spend 50p per tape when i was selling pirate videos and never had a problem with the cheaper ones

[Ace]

I get mine for ?5 for a pack of 5. They are only TDK and great for once-only recording, BUT playback on 'inferior' VCR's can be a bit 'iffy'

[crofter]

The best quality I have come across for recording are the JVC E180 and E240 tapes, usually about a quid each, if you go to Argos or Index you might be able to pick them up on Sale though.

[Ace]

Those are excellent, but I went to a Poundstretcher and they had Panasonic E240 at ?1 each, they were the best Iv'e used, BUT each time I have gone back......'Sold Out' . The word got around and people brought 'in bulk'

[steve56]

the box clever showroom used to sell their blanks for 99p each not now though

[IdolDroog]

lol got a bit of a ' ' obsession at the moment Ace? also - i never understand when people say Brought instead of Bought, the words mean completely different things. I'm not picking on you I just dont understand it

[Pk One]

I always buy maxell because i find they give great colour reproduction every time and play well on any VCR.I normally buy a pack of 5 x E-180 from wilkinson for ?3.99 and they always seem to have plenty in stock.I always stick to the well known brands but i won't buy memorex as i have had problems with them many times,particularly with the running speed/slurring.