Sony is running a media rebate offer of sorts on purchases of select HDV camcorders (and not just Sony cameras, oh no). “…purchase any brand of select professional HDV camcorder and receive 5 FREE Sony DigitalMaster video tapes by mail.” DigitalMaster media are Sony’s top of the line tape stock intended for HDV applications where dropouts need to be minimized, prices generally hover around $15 per tape.

The offer applies to the following camcorders: Sony HVR-Z1U, HVR-A1U, HVR-V1, Canon XL-H1, XH-G1, XH-A1, JVC GY-HD100U, GY-HD200U, and GY-HD250U, providing the purchase date of the camera is between August 1, 2006 and March 31, 2007. So dig out your proof of purchase and get yours here.