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Rick, I'll have to try that. I don't own a 24-bit buffer but I generally render in 24-bit and convert using TAD because I like it's dithering better. The thing that's been keeping me from getting a 24-bit buffer has been that to use it to good advantage you need a single-frame recorder. I noticed recently you said you have done this by "hand" using a Sony 9850 and an edit controller. How much does a 9850 cost? Can this be done with a Panasonic AG-1960 or the new Sony S-VHS unit (SLV-R5, I think)? If I could get into single frame recording for say $1500, then a true buffer ala Toast' or 'Cracker would be feasible for me. I'm not afraid of a little work. I've tried to do single frame with my present recorder (Sony SLV-757UC) and it's close, but not usable. It will work three times in a row and then be off by 2 frames. Also there is sometimes some weird color shifts in a frame. If I can't get into a single frame recorder at a reasonable cost, I'll probably end up with a Ham-E or DCTV pretty soon. Thanks, Terry T.