This is kind of related to my post from yesterday. When you use a tape, please don't set it on EP mode. Or LP mode. Or SLP mode. Keep it SP. Standard play.
In case you didn't know, those other abbreviations stand for extended play, long play, and super long play. Those modes basically let you record more footage but at less quality. These exist because the videotape companies want you to think you can get more for less.
That's why they put the LP capacity in large print: SIX HOURS. And in very small print: in EP mode. That example is from a VHS box, of course. That's fine if you're recording TV shows you'll watch once and never think about again. I would still tape it at a higher quality though, if I can help it.
But if you're shooting video, and if you fancy yourself a professional, do not ever shoot in anything other than SP. It's a dead giveaway to producers, directors and editors that you do not in fact have any idea what you are doing. Furthermore, even if they can forgive you for this, some video decks simply will not play tapes at other modes. Yes, tapes cost money, but it will cost more in the end having to round up a compatible deck or even having to reshoot. It's not worth the headache.
So do yourself a favor and shoot in SP.
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