CompuServe Messages

Angelo, >>How long have you had it? What are your impressions?<< I've had it for about a month now. I've found it's very good for grabbing in "still video mode" direct from tripod mounted camera (quick 'n dirty "scanning"), transparencies, and moving tape as long as camera is frozen on still-life subject (talking heads seem to work O.K. as well). I've been somewhat disappointed with attempts to grab from tape with moving subjects (Sony VX3-CCD Hi-8) and forget about VHS, but that's not surprising. Color saturation is quite good & it's Twain compliant. Don't care much for the included "consumer" editing software–I import into Photoshop. I would like to see a S-VHS version, however and an AC adapter. They say the 9volt should last for 1,000 grabs, but I don't believe that takes into account the option of monitor viewing in preview mode. (Of course the preferred way to do it is with an actual TV monitor for previewing). Overall, you can't beat it for price and portability. I give it 2-Thumbs Up! What's your opinion? -Scott