actually, the tape seems to be stuck somehow, I can’t get it to rewindin the 1200 deck, but in trying to do it manually, I’m not sure if I need to release a brake to allow the reels to spin. More advise needed here.
Regarding the tape stock, when I bought the Varicam three years ago, the sales engineer that came out to train me on the camera told me there was no difference in the tape at all, outside of the case color, and it was their “little secret”.
Kevin