I've used several kinds of Mini DV tape. The first time I used Panasonic I had digital atifacts galore and swore I'd never use it again. I have actually and have not had any problems. I think I may have suffered from the difference in "wet" and "dry" lubricants descrived elsewhere on this site - out a JVC tape in and it seemed to clear the problem i was having. I've also been happy with Fuji tape tho I didn't like their Hi-8 tapes. It seemed to wear the heads quicker. Hope this helps(posted 8453 days ago)