On 29 Dec 2001 16:08:17 GMT, andyscam@aol.com (Andys cam) wrote:

[...]
> I would disagree on your ' DV tape INTERCHANGE' position. I believe that there
>is very good interchangeability with DV equipment, I currently have 9 pieces of
>DV gear and had sold that many used pieces and ALL have been compatable from
>the first tape recorded in 1996 on. I also do duplication and tape repair in DV
>with tapes from customers and have yet to find an 'incompatable' one (Long Play
>DV tapes not included!)
[...]

This appears to be "brand-specific"... I've owned
over a dozen Sony Mini-DV camcorders (plus one head
replacement...), and all record/play each other's
LP tapes. I've heard of problems with crossing brands
with LP, and even with samples within one model of one
brand, though...