Will the EVGA "DVI to VGA" adapter convert VGA to DVI-A?

[NewSchoolBoxer]

I ordered the reputable Datapath Vision RGB E1S to record SNES and PS1 (via PS2) 240p. The capture card accepts H/V Sync, Composite Sync and Sync on Green, so I'm hoping to avoid a Sync Strike or Extron in the chain. Issue is the capture card takes DVI-I input.

Plan is [PVM] -> [BNC to VGA] -> [VGA to DVI] -> [Capture Card]

I already have the 5 BNC to VGA cable (will leave V Sync dangling) and EVGA's "DVI TO VGA" 203-AD-EV01-R1 adapter. Will this adaptor work going instead from VGA to DVI-A (Analog)? Pearstone sells a $4 "VGA to DVI-A" adapter but are VGA and DVI-A not bi-directional? I realize DVI-D (Digital) wouldn't be.

[nmalinoski]

If it's a passive DVI<->VGA adapter, it should work fine for getting YPbPr/RGsB/RGBS/RGBHV into the capture card.

[NewSchoolBoxer]

Thank you, I knew Shmups Forum would deliver. It's a passive adapter and the capture card supports YUV: 4:2:2 as well.

I have all I need then to record SNES RGBS with its TTL CSYNC. PS2 outside of 480p no doubt uses Composite as Sync but I'll settle for its YPbPr for the time being.

[JigsawMan]

Would a BNC to DVI-A cable not be cleaner as it's just one less connector in the chain? https://www.amazon.co.uk/InLine%C2%AE-B ... 000MTL0G2/

[NewSchoolBoxer]

Yes, one less connector should be better and is at least more simple. I was just sitting on the DVI to VGA adapter that came bundled with my old graphics card and the* BNC to VGA cable that came with the PVM. I kind of want to get a BNC to DVI-A cable now to see if the signal really does improve.

That's what beats me down about SCART and JP21. BNC <-> DVI and VGA cables are so cheap. Piggybacking on obsolete RGB TV cables for modern retro cables was a mistake. Well, unless your business is making them. Seems genius from their side.