Question about mini dv tapes

Question

is there a possibility that if i continue to re-use my mini dv tapes my future recordings could be not good quality. i have been reusing the same tapes over and over and im starting to see a downgraded quality when i upload to youtube.com

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thanks!

Answer 1

no i wouldn't do that. That can give your cameras dirty heads and its a pain to fix it. Just buy new ones, its more worth it.

Answer 2

The tapes will wear out eventually, but it's not quick  - I videoed my son's football matches every week for 2 seasons using the same tape with no problems.  The quality difference won't be subtle though - I'd be surprised if you didn't spot it when you were editing.