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You don't lose any information when you render to TGA files, you just get finer tweening when you render with fields. Fields represents video tape better then frames. (2 fields for 1 frame) This gives you finer resolution. The reason there is an option is because for most things it is hard to see the difference (depends on what type of animation) and it also takes twice as long to render. If your doing a fly through or lots of movement, then fields will get rid of the jefkyness. If your doing standalone graphics with little movement then you don't need to worry about it. The VTR doesn't do single field edits so the frame buffer has to have the diffence in it before it goes to tape. By the way, the problem with the bandit is that there isn't any software written for it yet. The Video does look pretty good. It also has the scsi controller built onto it so your limited as to what drive you can use to get good full motion video at 30fps. There are advantages and disadvantages to that. If you already have the Fast VM, they have there own digital recorder coming out by the end of the year. As far as an SVHS deck, if you want to spend 6k-7k for the best, Panasonic 7750 If you want to spend 3200.00 for good. Sony SVO9600. Regards L.