This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Sharp JX-320 Opinion?
Message #41110
Hi, Anybody used a Sharp JX-320 color scanner? Is it true 300 dpi? Any comparisons between it and Epson or HP models? Is there an ASDG driver for the JX-320, suitable for ADPRO? Thanks for all replies, John
Andrew, PMFJI, PMFJI means "pardon me for jumpin' in" . . . an entirely appropriate and polite "elbow in" from any of the hundreds (thousands?) of us lurking back here in the woodwork. Regards, John
ADPRO 2.5 & Scnjet IICX?
Message #77735
I know ASDG had an ADPRO module which supported the HP Scanjet IIC flatbed scanner a while back. Does the same module support the IICX? If not, is there a IICX module? Thanks, John
Sony EVO-9700 vs 9720 ??
Message #36439
I guess I must have been snoozing and missed the announcement of Sony's follow-on to their EVO-9700 Hi8 editing setup – the EVO-9720. I understand the primary difference is that the 9720 goes for about a $1000 more and it has a serial connection. Assume this means it could be…
Thanks for the info, Arnie. Sorry, I've been off the forum for a couple days. Assume from your reply, therefore, that if you're dealing with a particularly small image – which you may want to enlarge to use – more than 300 dpi might be a good idea. Again, thanks…
Tamrom Fotovix III (2)
Message #91310
Two Tamron Fotovix units for sale. They convert 35mm color slides or negatives into a live video image. Great for digitizing slides or negatives from your photo album into DTV productions. I used one with the Toaster to framegrab 35mm color negatives for a travel video. Would work with any…
Steve, My mistake. Guess that explains non-access to non-existent lib 17, no? Many thanks, John
Hi John, Thanks for the reply. Now the tough question: is there a noticeable difference between 300 dpi and 600 dpi scanned images after two generations of editing and eventual display from VHS on an NTSC monitor? In other words, is 300 dpi (or less) good enough for most prosumer…
#Classifieds
Message #90986
Hi, I tried to browse in lib 17 but was denied access. How do you get in there? tks, John
#Best way to scan?
Message #27252
Hi, Which offers higher resolution and the best results when grabbing an image of printed material for use in DTV? a copy stand and video camera feeding into the Toaster a flat bed color scanner working into ADPRO I have been doing the former (without a copy stand – the…
#Selling equipment?
Message #27155
Hi, I thought there was a library section around here suitable for posting DTV peripherals for sale. I'm looking to sell a Tamron FOTOVIX III slide/negative to video converter. Where's the best place to post an announcement of this type? Many thanks, John
Thanks for the quick response, Randy. You have a great product. (I have QB, QB tools and Pro-Write in my inventory.) Regards, John
Hi, Pardon me for jumping in here. I have a Toaster-configured 2000 and am still somewhat low on the Amiga learning curve. I have a SYQ88 and Quarterback. When I format the SYQ88 using QB5.0 or one of the GVP utilities, the SYQ and cartridge operate like any of the…
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Sunrize Opinions?
Message #22362
Got it. Thanks for the info. John
Thanks for the reply, Jim. I've done what you're suggesting a couple of times, and you're right . . . it's a chore. The only reason I thought of DPIV, was that it was mentioned in an instructional video on LW3D I was watching. The video recommended the purchase of…
#Installing AROCK Fonts
Message #20993
Hi, I purchased the AROCK set of masterpiece fonts for Lightwave. I understand that as bitmapped fonts they can also be used in DPAINTIV. I copied a font drawer off the AROCK floppy to my FONTS: subdirectory and ran FIXFONTS (per the manual), but DPAINTIV wouldn't recognize them. Any tips…
Download PD files???
Message #63138
Hi Ken, I'm at somewhat of a disadvantage (living on Guam). Not much of a user group here that I can find. Appreciate your recommendation. Will have somebody on the mainland looking for CROSS-DOS. Regards, John
Download PD files???
Message #63137
Hey Mike, Yep, big help. My modem is internal, but I'll try and run into a copy of CROSS-DOS. Sounds cheaper than a new modem for the Amiga. Much appreciate the reply. John
#Download PD files???
Message #62397
Hi, I'm a (very) new Amiga user running an A-2000. As an experienced MS-DOS user, I have long been a CompuServe afficionado. My modem and communications software is all on my MS-DOS machine, however. I have discovered (obviously) that I can still talk Amiga on CIS, but wonder about downloading…
Toaster dealer in D.C.?
Message #40722
Can anybody recommend a retailer in the metro Washington area (northern Virginia, Maryland, or the District) that handles Amiga DTV gear, the Toaster, TBC's, the usual peripherals – and has sales folks that can discuss what they sell? Many thanks, John
Thanks Frank, I didn't realize the VTR had to be "DOC compatible." Guess I thought that since the TBC stores (temporarily) each frame before it sends it back out (storing in the sense that it regulates the VTR output) that the TBC had the opportunity to clean up the VTR…
Thanks for the DOC explanation, Frank. Rocket scientist or not, sounded good to me. Now for the obvious follow-up: I have been reading the specs of the various low end (under $1K) TBC's that are coming out – looking for DOC – and none mention it. The I.Den IVT-7 advertises…
Thanks, Steve Your message prompted me to look in the GVP manual (always dangerous) and I discovered that I could put the same thing in a user-startup file. I figured out how to work ED and put it in there. Thanks much, John
Hi John, Thanks for the guidance. I set the jumper for ID 1, left the terminating resistors in place and hooked it up. Used GVP Fastprep and it seems to work fine. Just a quick follow-up: Are you supposed to power up with the SyQ cartridge mounted or out. If…
SyQuest Installation ??
Message #56624
I'm an Amiga novice trying to install a SyQuest 88MB internally in a stock A-2000. Have two questions, and would appreciate any replies. I have a GVP '030 board (50MHZ) and a piggyback Quantum 120HD (hooked up to the GVP SCSI controller) already inside and running. The vendor that sold…
Hi John, Both the EVO-9850 and EVO-9650 are Hi8 decks, the former with built-in TBC and bunch of other bells and whistles. Both are very new, so I'm not surprised there's nothing definitive on them. Thanks for checking. Agree that Hi8 stock might not hold up to single frame recording,…
#Do I have ECS?
Message #55815
Don, I checked, it's there. Also, looked under the hood and saw a chip with "8373" printed on it. Suppose I could have done that in the first place without bugging you. If you don't mind a follow-up question about a 1 meg to 2 meg upgrade available for the…
John, You let the cat out of the bag on that one! Having admitted to real-live product research, you're going to have all sorts of folks (well, at least one) anxious to find out what you found out. Regarding lists of supported VTR's which you obtained from manufacturers of single…
#Do I have ECS?
Message #55017
Hi, I just purchased a 2000 and am curious about what's under the hood. The box says it's Version 2.04. It also says it's "Amiga Release 2 + ECS." Does the latter mean it is equipped with the "Super Denise" chip mentioned in the Amiga press – the "8373 ECS…
Thanks for the tip, Bill. Happen to have a subscription address for AV Video? -John
Thanks, Joel, I'm in a technologically remote area, but have enrolled in a local undergraduate "Broadcast Production" class – about the best I can do. Have been ordering lots of books, and reading all I can. Appreciate your thoughts. -John
Bill, Thanks for the candid reply. I guess in the process of shortening my message to a manageable length, I left out the context. I obviously am not a video professional, and have been soaking up what I can after hearing things about the Toaster and wondering what could be…
Entry DTV for $15K ?
Message #16484
I am a non-Amiga-literate, 9-5, mid-life crisis type who is intrigued by the entrepreneurial potential of DTV. Am wondering what a low end, entry-level suite would cost. Can you get in for $15K? From hanging around the Amiga fora, following seems to be what is needed: Amiga 2000HD 1084S monitor…
#LZH ARC FILES???
Message #49113
Hello, I'm a PC weenie who just downloaded a file (VJARGN.LZH) from AmigaUser forum which was mentioned in the January 1992 edition of CIS magazine. My knowledge of Amigas is limited (but I owned a C128 for a number of years if that helps). I'm familiar with .ARC and .ZIP…