DVD vs microfilm

[MadDog]

Are the files on DVD generally higher resolution and quality than what you can get from the microfilm ?

thanks,

Mad Dog

[william russ]

Hi MadDog,
Yes! The DVDs are much better. I've used the old microfilm rolls for years and I just started getting the DVDs at the beginning of 2008. For resolution and print quality they cannot be beat. I am now in the process of converting the rest of the microfilm rolls to the jpg format.

Best regards, Bill

[MadDog]

I was debating which to get - but the DVD is sure a lot more convenient. I dont suppose you are getting any rolls relating to the west front battles of 1944 ?

thnaks,

Tom

[william russ]

Hi MadDog,
I only have microfilm rolls in the 1939-1942 time period. That's the time period I'm concentrating on in relation to writing my books, especially the Eastern front.

Maybe someone else can help?

Best regards, Bill

[MadDog]

I figured if you were getting the same material as I was interested in we could split the cost.

So, each roll costs the same amount, no matter the size ?

thanks,

Mad Dog

[william russ]

Hi MD,
Yes, each microfilm roll (or DVD) cost $65. It is aggravating to buy a roll for 65 bucks that only has a couple of hundred frames on it . But 90 percent of the rolls have about 1000 frames.

Best regards, Bill