Composite to S-Video adapters: Are they worth it?

[perdomot]

I've seen some adds for these adapters that allow you to convert the signal from a vcr into an S-video signal that you can capture but I was wondering if it's worth it. Radio Shack has two addapter, $20 & $40 each, and I'm debating whether or not to try them. Anyone using stuff like this?

[Richard_Cranium]

From what I understand it`s not worthwhile because the video signals have already been combined in composite connector and separating after the fact is kind of like closing the barn door after the horses have gotten out.

[cooel]

There is no quality advantage to be had, but if your capture device only has a S-Vhs input socket it may offer a way to connect. If you have a composite input you you would be best to use it.

[EddyH]

Only if your source was a good Svid standard signal in the first place but squeezed down a composite cable (with a good compositing circuit) i.e. in the case of a VCR, it has to be SVHS. Standard VHS stores the video as composite on the tape in any case so it wouldn't make the slightest bit of difference