On my camcorder (MEDION MD 9035, identical SAMSUNG VP-D70) showed significantly after two years of artifacts during recording and playback (block noise), especially when movements of objects. After purchasing a Hama-cleaning cartridge and the use of which had not changed, which is why I assumed the heads or drums are over, to repair this is almost as expensive as a new camera of the same type. I was so short because of Hama cassette before throwing away the camera! Then I have the Sony cleaning cartridge at Amazon at a market place provider for 15, - including postage seen and thought to myself, as kauf` the last attempt before you throw away even the camera.. And what was? 15 seconds and 15 seconds Play Record with the Sony cassette: camera captures and plays like the first day! The is definitely well worth the regular price! I would recommend this tape to anyone! And Hands off the (not so) cheap accessories provider scrap!