Tapes
Having spare tapes is always a good idea. You can carry on filming if your first tape runs out and have backup tapes in case things don’t go to plan.
Various tape formats are used by modern camcorders. The most common format is MiniDV tapes. Other formats include Standard DV and Hi8.
Tapes are manufactured by the leading camcorder manufacturers. It’s recommended that you use the tapes manufactured by the same make as your camcorder, if possible. Tapes can come in single or multipacks, which can offer better value for money.