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Posted by Chris on 08/17/06 05:23
On 16 Aug 2006 21:32:36 -0700, "ck19" <ck19bla@msn.com> wrote:
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>Bill wrote:
>> ck19 wrote:
>> > is the picture quality from a 6 hour dvd ram disc recorded on a $200
>> > dvd recorder as good as the picture from a 6 hour ep vhs tape recording?
>> >
>>
>> A lot would depend upon the VHS recorder, and your tolerance to digital
>> artifacts such as blocking, which are very noticeable/annoying in the 6
>> hour mode on DVD recorders. My old Sony SLV-595HF VHS deck was capable
>> of far better image quality at the 6 hour speed than any DVD recorder
>> that I've seen to date.
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>it's amazing that a 6 hour recording on the new dvd technology is not
>as good as a 6 hour recording on the 25+ year old vhs tape technology.
>i guess i will wait until dvd recorders with hard drives come down in
>price.
Here's the important difference, tho....
Take that tape and watch it five or ten times.
Then do the same with the DVD.
*Then* decide which one looks better.
Chris
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