Hi Dan Knight I have been experimenting with this area for a while, with some success.
Basically a Q840 is OK for importing video, but is constrained by 30 frames per second (FPS) This is actually quite slow. Playback of imported video is FASTER in Simpletext than in MoviePlayer !?! - might be something to do with quicktime. Supermac made a video import card in 1991 called the Spigot (I have 2). This works fine on my IIsi, IIci, and up to a Q650. This option is limited though. It is only possible to import through a small "window", although quality is decent enough. Software drivers are needed, and can be found out on the web ( I have a copy) When I put this card in my 840, the image became distorted and was next to useless. Supermac also made another card called the SpigotAV and is designed purely for the 840. It is the only card I know that uses the small PDS style slot AND nubus slot. This is VERY rare. I don't have one. Background info claims that this can import video at 50 FPS on a 840. Finally I have a Q630. This apparently has better video facilities than a 840, although I don't have the parts to test it. When I import video on my 840 I find the best option is to record to memory (needs at least 60MB spare capacity ideally) and then to save to an external hard drive. I then transfer this drive to my Pulsar 250DP and edit the footage. Not ideal, but faster than using purely a 840. Am tempted to set up an ethernet link to speed things up. Email me if you need any further info Ed from Cheshire, UK -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
