There are a number of online sites that explain how to repair cassette tapes and some of the sites also offer repair services. The sites include Chroma Services, Tracertek, and Cassette Repair Service.
DV tapes are meant for storing digital videos. DV was initially designed to record on the magnetic tapes which were enclosed into a video cassette of various sizes.
Mini DV is another name for a regular DV cassette. It is a digital video format which several electronics companies market such as Sony, Panasonic, JVC and Phillips,
no, dv tapes are newer and come in 3 sizes, whereas 8mm tapes are all the same size, roughly that of a music casette
They use dv (digital video) tapes
Maxell dv camcorder tapes have always been the best tape. They are one of the oldest brands to make and produce these tapes. Maxell also makes VCR tapes and some old CD's.
Mini DV tapes vary depending on the tape length, brand, and quality. Sony tapes with a 60 minute length are about $2 a piece. You can purchase a 5 pack for $7. HD DV tapes are more expensive.
Mini DV decks are used for playing, editing or otherwise fiddling with Mini DV tapes and footage shot on a Mini DV handheld camera.
To compare prices for mini dv tapes you could choose to visit several of your local retailers, such as WalMart and Best Buy. You could also compare pricess on the sites for any company who specializes in these products.
You can use a video camera that is compatible with mini dv tapes. Besides a video camera some audio recording devices might be able to record on mini dv tapes. But this will only be for audio, not video.
It is pretty small. It is comparable to a cassette tape in shape but it is much smaller. A mini dv hd cassette can record up to 60 minutes in Hd or 90 minutes in the lower quality.
Maxell mini dv's are approximately $4.00 for two 60 minute tapes and $8.00 for four 60 minute tapes. This will vary by your location and shoppiing source.
There is a small difference that can be important as time goes on. It depends on how much it will be used. If you use it occasionally it will work fine.