unitedsound Posted 18 November , 2008 Share Posted 18 November , 2008 Are any of the images from two previous volumes re-printed in this latest issue, or are they all new? I take it this dvd can be played through a television? TIA David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Banning Posted 18 November , 2008 Share Posted 18 November , 2008 Hi David, When you refer to the two previous volumes I guess you are referring to Somme and Passchendaele? There are obviously some images duplicated within these chapters within Battlefields. However, there is much stuff that is in neither of these companion volumes. This is a new edition of the 2005 volume and as per my Post #4, has 16 new double page spreads, four of which are new maps for Arras and the rest are DPS of new panoramas. Also I’d guess at another dozen pictures to the 1st edition. I do not believe the new DVD (with 102 new panoramas) is compatible on your TV. All best, Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unitedsound Posted 18 November , 2008 Share Posted 18 November , 2008 Thanks Jeremy. I've now bought the new book from Amazon. RRP £50 for £30 and Free Delivery looks a bargain. best regards David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenandoliver Posted 18 November , 2008 Share Posted 18 November , 2008 I have a copy of this book and DVD, an early xmas pressie to me. I must say what a superb book it is, the DVD is also superb. Very easy to use plus you can zoom in on the images. A real credit to every one involved. I got my copy from Amazon for £30, but having got it, i would have paid the full price( dont think my hubby would agree though). Regards Frances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick D Posted 18 November , 2008 Share Posted 18 November , 2008 Is there a way of buying a DVD with just the updates ? Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Banning Posted 18 November , 2008 Share Posted 18 November , 2008 'Fraid not Mick. You can take that up with the publishers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Watch Posted 25 December , 2008 Share Posted 25 December , 2008 Love the book, been allowed to open it at last today Can I make the DVD map window bigger? ATM it sits in the middle of my screen with a huge blank surround. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Armstrong Custer Posted 26 December , 2008 Share Posted 26 December , 2008 I wasn't going to get the revised edition having bought the first one three years ago. However, with a pocketful of book tokens I wandered into Waterstone's today and spotted it on offer for £25 - 50% off - so took the opportunity to upgrade my library forthwith. No more revised editions after this though - I'll wait for the magnum opus Perter Barton alludes to in his Preface to the second edition, which will bring together the several thousand known panoramas in a definitive volume(s?) on the landscape not only of the Western Front but every Great War battlefield that was panoramaised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Banning Posted 7 January , 2009 Share Posted 7 January , 2009 Love the book, been allowed to open it at last today Can I make the DVD map window bigger? ATM it sits in the middle of my screen with a huge blank surround. Neil Neil, Am afraid that I can't say for definite if you can do this but my guess would be that it is unlikely if the settings can be changed to do it. I don't even have a copy here to see what you mean. However, there may be some others with a good technical knowledge who may be able to help. Regards, Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick D Posted 7 January , 2009 Share Posted 7 January , 2009 Jeremy, When the panorama's are opened, the image does not fill the screen, not even the width, it appears only about 8" by 3". Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Banning Posted 7 January , 2009 Share Posted 7 January , 2009 Hi Mick, Thanks for the explanation. As I haven’t got any copies of the revised version left here I can’t see the DVD format. However, I do have a copy of the 2005 edition with CD Roms so can you tell me if the viewing platform is markedly different to those? If it is then I’ll see what Constables say about the matter. Thanks Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick D Posted 7 January , 2009 Share Posted 7 January , 2009 Jeremy, I only have the original CD, I cannot comment if they differ from the new ones. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazfromnuneaton Posted 8 January , 2009 Share Posted 8 January , 2009 Great book Jeremy/Peter ! Loads of pics of the 177 Tunnelling Coy, might even get to spot gramps! I can also confirm that the viewer displays in the middle of the desktop (i.e. not fullscreen), but is not a problem as you can zoom in to the pictures for more detail. I suspect that in order to get high resolution pictures the screen image cannot be made fullscreen. Keep up the good work! Look forward to the forthcomoing Arras volume by the way. Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now