Re: [MOPO] [MOPO] Fwd: [MOPO] Laserdiscs

2022-07-02 Thread Colin Hunter
LaserDisc was never more than a niche format for videophiles in PAL and SECAM countries, but it had a long life in NTSC markets such as the US, Canada and especially Japan where it was the very first way to purchase HD movies for home viewing, albeit it the now-defunct analog MUSE 1080i format.

Re: [MOPO] Laserdiscs

2022-07-02 Thread Colin Hunter
The best LaserDisc player is the Pioneer HLD-X0, closely followed by the HLD-X9. They play both standard def and high def LaserDiscs using a shorter wavelength laser than the standard def-only players. A side-benefit of the different laser is they’re much more accommodating of discs which have

Re: [MOPO] Laserdiscs

2022-07-02 Thread Colin Hunter
VHS was developed by the Victor Company of Japan (aka JVC, a subsidiary of Matsushita), while Betamax was developed by Sony, also of Japan. The earlier VCR-LP and VCR video recorders (yes, “VCR” was the name of the format) were products of Philips NV of the Netherlands, leaving Cartrivsion as

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Re: [MOPO] how does someone join mopo?

2022-07-02 Thread Susan Heim
I think it's down right now Dave. I've recommended several of my clients to the filmfan.com website but it just says they are launching a new website soon. So, I would be curious as well if there is an alternative link currently for people to join. Sue Hollywood Poster Frames

[MOPO] how does someone join mopo?

2022-07-02 Thread David Lieberman
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Re: [MOPO] Laserdiscs

2022-07-02 Thread Alan Heimann
talk about coincidences..if i remember correctly and am happy to be corrected..VHS players were developed in the US but rapidly gave way to production by asian companies similar story for laser disc players..i do remember the magnovox players as being the earliest out there and i'm not sure but i