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Conference hydra::amiga_v1

Title:AMIGA NOTES
Notice:Join us in the *NEW* conference - HYDRA::AMIGA_V2
Moderator:HYDRA::MOORE
Created:Sat Apr 26 1986
Last Modified:Wed Feb 05 1992
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:5378
Total number of notes:38326

5246.0. "HELP... GENLOCKS!!!" by SUBURB::HAWKESM () Thu Dec 05 1991 11:04

    Hi everyone, could anyone recommend me a decent budget priced Genlock
    for my Amiga, as I want to start using my Amiga in conjunction with my
    Sony V800 Camcorder for Video titling and various other special
    effects.
    I would be most grateful if you could help me as soon as possible. I am
    willing to pay anything up to �250 (Or about $400 for our American
    friends).
    
    Thanks...
    
    Mark H.
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5246.1KAOFS::J_DESROSIERSLets procrastinate....tomorrowThu Dec 05 1991 13:357
    For that amount, the PROgen by Progressive would be the best bet. 
    Their MINIgen is also a good buy at half the price (about $200) but
    lacks the RGB passtru, which means you put it on to do your video stuff
    or you take it out when not needed.
    
    Jean
    
5246.2Just what the doctor ordered!UFHIS::JMASLENThe wheels fallen off your day yet?!Thu Dec 19 1991 10:3720
    I use a Genlock from Hama here in Germany.......costs DM1100, has Y/C
    as well as video in/out......it is in UK under another name.......can't
    remeber at present, drop me a line if you want to follow it up. The box
    needs a 12v power suply (I use a small transformer without any
    problem!)
    
    Just one thing, power up genlock first, boot up the AMIGA 500 second and
    then supply the Genlock with video or Y/C signal. Stops you losing the
    last part of the screen (NTSC mode!!), a strange bug that!
    
    You can control, contrast, colour, illumination and you also have 2
    faders for the computer RGB or the video signals. It is also an RGB
    splitter......using the VT240 monitor you have a cheap second TV or
    video monitor when feeding the genlock without the AMIGA RGB signal!
    
    Just my DM1100's worth.......the UK price was more as I remember (499
    pounds), I am coming over to Uk in March (Shire Hall) if you want me to
    bring one over for you!
    
    cheer fjeff