Any loss in quality, DVI to VGA adaptor?

mahedy wrote on 11/14/2003, 4:43 PM

Hello everyone.
I have searched the forum for the answer to this question, but I need to be certain.
I use a 128MB DDR ATI Radeon graphics board, which has both a DVI and analogue out.
Instead of previewing through my TV (currently running through my camera via firewire), I have bought a second monitor (19 inch Hansol 920P;great picture!) to do this.
I believe that I will need to use a DVI to VGA adaptor to run it. But is there any drop in picture quality doing this? Will it look like both monitors are running from VGA ports? I hope so! One more thing! Are the convertors expensive? I have seen a wide range in prices for them. How much should I expect to pay for a good lead? Your help, as always will be greatly appreciated.

Just to reinstate. Vegas 4 is such a fantastic product. I regular edit material on it which goes out on CNBC and Sky in Europe. I can't sing its praises enough. Not to mention the loveable Canon XL1S! But that's for another time...
thanks!
sparky

Comments

farss wrote on 11/14/2003, 5:37 PM

You'll still need to be able to preview on external monitor as the reults are quite different to using a PC monitor.
However having a second monitor is very handy as you can then split your workspace accros the two monitors. I tend to have the preview monitor running in the second PC monitor and switch that to external as needed or else somthimes drag the fx window over to teh xecond PC monitor to give me a better view off all its settings.

I think you should have got the DVI to VGA adaptor with the video card.

jester700 wrote on 11/14/2003, 9:29 PM

I just got a Radeon myself, and was sure to get one that included the adaptor. Some had (very small) notes that said it wasn't included.

In any case, Google for DVI VGA ADAPTOR and you'll get a bunch of places that'll sell you one for $10 shipped or less.

Rogueone wrote on 11/14/2003, 9:43 PM

I've got virtually the same setup (not including the monitor, of course) but a Radeon running DVI & Analog. I didn't notice any decreasing display, just a larger area to work with.

Rogue One

harryset wrote on 11/14/2003, 11:23 PM

Same here. No problem, just a larger work area.