I have a Sony DSR-30 Digital VCR which records on Standard and mini size DVCAM Cassettes (as recommended by Sony). It also records on DV cassettes (although the recording time is 2/3 shorter than the printed one, eg. 40 min recodring on a 60 min cassette). I had the following questions: 1. Is recording on DVCAM cassettes much better than on DV cassettes or is it comparable? 2. Are other brands like Panasonic DV cassettes comparable to Sony DVCAM cassettes? The reason is I am getting Sony Mini DVCAM Cassettes for about $14 (the ones without memory) & the panasonic DV cassettes are about $7 (or even $5!).(posted 8297 days ago)Thanks, -BJ.