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From: terry@comcon.UUCP (Terry LaGrone)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga.hardware
Subject: Re: Looking for Genlock info, experiences
Summary: Use determines Genlock choice
Keywords: Genlock
Message-ID: <404@comcon.UUCP>
Date: 7 Jun 90 20:49:49 GMT
References: <736@sky.COM>
Distribution: usa
Organization: Computer Connection, Anchorage Alaska
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In article <736@sky.COM>, brian@sky.COM (Brian Pelletier) writes:
> I recently upgraded from my trusty old A1000 to a 2000HD.  With one exception,
> everything's been great.  The exception is the loss of my color composite
> output.  
> I've heard that some genlocks are better than 
> others, and that some should be avoided at all costs.  I'd like to hear 
> from people who have used 1 or more genlocks to get some idea of what I 
> should be looking for. 

I have used several Genlocks and find that the use (and budget) determines
the choice.  If you are doing work that is broadcast then the Magni (~$2000)
is best.  For interactive video, where visual perception on the screen is
important the Amiga A2300 is better than the higher priced units ($300-$400).
Taping off the A2300 is a little marginal.  The supergen is a good compromise.

The Amigen is very cheap (not inexpensive) and shows the adage YouGetWhatYouPay4

My own expertise is in the interactive area, and in that area only the A2300 is
an extremely good value.  The box says "sans-diffusion" and that is your cue.

Terry H. LaGrone

Flight Training Devices - Alaska
BIX: tlagrone