If you have a Mini DV camcorder, tapes are one of your main expenses. If you do a lot of filming, you use a lot of tapes. That's why it's important to find a good source of high quality Mini DV tapes who is not going to charge you too much money, and build a relationship with them.

The most popular Mini DV tapes are the Panasonic DVM60EJ and the Sony DVM60PRL. Let's start by looking at the pricing on these two tapes.

• First, we can check the specifications of the tape and the price at the Panasonic website - click on Search and type in AY-DVM60EJ1. Their suggested price is $5.99 per tape. If we look at the Sony website and search for DVM60PRL, we see the same price of $5.99 for their model. Now, we can check the pricing at some major chain stores like Circuit City and Walmart. You will find these tapes available for as high as $8 each, and sometimes as low as $4.50.

• Let's say that you use 100 tapes in a particular period of time. If you buy them at the suggested price, you would spend $599 on tapes. If you buy them on sale at a major chain store, you might spend $450. However, there is a better way to buy tapes - buy direct from a dedicated supplier of camcorder media. You will deal with a company that specializes in Mini DV media and accessories. Because they sell such a large quantity of tapes, this allows them to offer much lower prices on the same high quality products.

• You can buy Mini DV tapes for as low as $2.39 each, even after factoring in shipping costs! That's a savings of $360 off the suggested price on 100 tapes. There are several online suppliers, but we work hard to be your best choice. We carry large inventories of the Panasonic and Sony tapes, and our prices are as low as $2.39 per tape! We also offer free shipping specials. Learn more about us, or check out our eBay store. We offer toll-free customer support, fast same-day shipping, and we guarantee that you will receive the lowest price!

The Panasonic DVM60EJ and the Sony DVM60PRL are the two most popular tapes. If you have a high definition camcorder like the Sony HDR-FX1, you want to use the best Mini DV tape available for this camera, the Sony DVM63HD high definition tape. If you don't have a high definition camcorder, but you want to use the best tape available for your most critical projects, you should choose the Sony excellence tapes.

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