Fuji Oxonol DVD-R dye press release [archived]
Here's another document that I received forever ago, and at one point was put onto our now-gone video tips/news blog (from 2005-2006). I'm archiving it here again, for historical purposes.
NOTE: Be sure to read my comments below the quoted release... Quote:
RITEKF1 DVD-R and RITEKF16 DVD+R -- where the "F" stands for Fuji, whereas all Fuji discs use their own Oxonol dye -- have actually proven to be somewhat decent media. These discs are much better than Ritek's own in-house discs, or even their Philips AZO discs (RITEKP codes). I've used quite a few TDK-branded RITEKF1 16x DVD-R in the past 18 months, and had overall stellar results. Those discs were not one-by-one tested, but were used for temporary transport masters, as well as duplication for customers -- never had a single complaint about bad discs, random tests were within specs, and I was personally impressed by my problem-free performance. (Note that I would still not use these for anything "archival" or "master" in nature -- just secondary replaceable media.) Worth saving. :) |
Here's another quotable reference:
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URL: pcworld.com/article/118996/digital_gear_going_mobile.html When used in well-made discs, it's probably a fine dye. The problem is getting a manufacturer like Ritek to make a consistent disc. What I'll be seeking is information on why, exactly, a metal-free dye is supposed to be better for the environment. I wonder if that's matter-of-fact science, or simply a distortion of facts to make it sound more environmentally conscious. It's sometimes hard to tell. |
Note that usage in DVD+R DL is also possible, although I don't believe it's currently being used for any DVD+R DL manufacturing, as of Q3 2010 information I have available. However, if anybody would be making it (now or in the future), I'd bet on Ritek DVD+R DL being the ones to used oxonol dyes, seeing how they're the primary manufacturer of Fujifilm oxonol based DVD-R and DVD+R right now.
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Some more interesting information on the chemistry of Fujifilm's oxonol-based dye...
From the Royal Society of Chemistry: Quote:
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