• the usual way i work is this..

    i go out with the camera... maybe shoot 100-200 images.

    i dont edit on the camera, i wait while i get home... view them on the PC and then delete about 75% usually... keeping the best shots.

    heres the problem, i am going on holiday and obviously i dont want to be taking a Laptop, because instead of enjoying my hols i will be editing through pictures everynight :) (wife will be pleased LOL)

    so, do i... take LOADS of SD cards?

    or is there a device that can transfer SD card data to a storage device??? so i can reuse the same card??

    ive a feeling i will end up buying about 15 SD cards LOL

    edit..
    Ummmm just found this on ebay??
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mobile-Digital-Storage-Camera-backup-Photo-Bank-USB2-0_W0QQitemZ260109705927QQihZ016QQcategoryZ16178QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    sounds good and its 40 gig


  • The bus power (dual purpose external harddrive for data) and battery is kinda of a show stopper for me... I need an image tank that go for days (multiple batteries) without a power source for recharge. My camera goes for a LONG time before needing a recharge and I would like an image tank that can keep up.

    For now.. I've learned to live with its shortcomings. Given how inexpensive it is to the competition, it is an "ok" solution. I plan ahead and have extra cards ready to go. Besides... I have other things to spend my money on.


  • The iPod camera connector and a FULL battery charge is good for about 10-15 minutes maximum before the iPod battery is depleted. Caution is warranted when using this solution.

    I tested out the Camera Connector with my D40x and it does connect and transfer the images to the iPod. You then sync the iPod later with your computer and it transfers the images.

    JerryPH does appear to be correct about the battery drain. My iPod had a full charge and transferring just a few images caused a drop in battery levels. I could image dumping hundreds of pictures could cause a significant drop.

    If you have a car charger or something for the iPod that becomes less of a problem, since you can recharge it while you drive to the next location, but it is definitely something to consider.


  • The iPod camera connector and a FULL battery charge is good for about 10-15 minutes maximum before the iPod battery is depleted. Caution is warranted when using this solution.

    Besides the Epson and Wolverine, I believe that Samsung has something, but I am not sure.

    For me, I would tend to go the Wolverine way with a 160-250GB solution. That plus 1-2 spare batteries and a 110V poiwer outlet is all that one would need under most circumstances. If I download to a laptop every day, I have an external 500GB USB 2.0 drive that is more than big enough to handle a good several weeks of shooting pics and HD video (I also use a Sony 100gb HD handycam) on any kind of vacartion I would use this equipment at.


  • Never explored how, but supposedly there's way a to use an iPod. Not sure if you need to hook up a card reader or something... Not helpful, but worth exploring if you're going to evaluate gear to bring.

    yeh, there's a cable you buy, works with Canon only i think.


  • I too use a Wolverine Flash pac. ok low cost option but I couldn't recommend it.

    Question for EOS_JD... Does the epson P-2000 support RAW? Does the manual mention anything about RAW from an Epson R-d1?

    Usayit....wondered why you couldn't recommend the Flashpac.
    I've not used it a huge amount but when i have i've had no problems with it.

    Why don't you like it?


  • I have a hyperdrive hd80. Takes SD/XD/MS/MS pro/MMC/CF/MD cards. At the press of a button, backs them up onto an internal harddrive. Connects via USB 2.0 to a computer for transfer. I highly, highly recommend it. It takes 4 AA batteries and i've never had a problem with data loss or slow transfers. They've sinced replaced it with a new model. hypershop.com, i believe is the website.


  • Never explored how, but supposedly there's way a to use an iPod. Not sure if you need to hook up a card reader or something... Not helpful, but worth exploring if you're going to evaluate gear to bring.

    You can use an iPod with the Apple Camera Connector, to connect to your camera and download the images directly to your iPod. You can then sync the iPod as normal, and put the images on your home computer.

    Camera Connector (http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=FB1CE3D1&fnode=home/shop_ipod/ipod_accessories/extras&nplm=M9861G/B)

    Read the explanations on that page (there is a link for a compatibility list) that will tell you how to make sure both your iPod and camera will work.

    I have one that I bought with my iPod over a year ago and will let you know if it works with my Nikon D40X.


  • I've been looking at the Creative Zen Vision W. My logic is, it has the built in CF reader, so when I want to use it as a data bank, I wouldn't need extra equipment. However, 99% of the time, a couple cards are plenty, so I don't need a device that's going to sit around, so I could use it as a music player. If I go on vacation, I just delete music if I need more space (I can put it back when I get home.)

    Sound reasonable?


  • Epson P-2000 is fantastic and you can get great deals on it roight now as the P-3000 and P-5000 are the newer better versions.

    40Gb storage and the screen is fantastic, plays mp3s and video too!


  • I've used a couple of the HDD based devices. I gotta say, due to battery life issues, potential drive failures, transfer isues, and having all your pics on one device...I highly recommend several memory cards. You can get the a lot of storage for a similar price.


  • I have a wolverine Flashpac with 80gb drive in it.
    It can read 7 cards i think and you can then re-use it.
    You can get the wolverine in B&H but being in the UK i'm not sure how much use that is to you.
    I'm not sure if you can get them in the UK


  • Usayit - i've read your post regarding the Wolverine. A couple of points i agree with eg cards sticking out, when finished it powers off with no idea if the trasnfer was successful (i've actually transferred the same card twice just in case when this happened)
    A couple, i have no issue with eg size, speed of transfer given that i have 4 1gb cards.

    I realise there will be better ones out there but for the money it suited me fine - i bought it in B&H for around $190 but that was only around £100 to me and was struggling to find a cheaper one. Very difficult to get anything like that in the UK for that money.

    What storage device do you use?


  • I too use a Wolverine Flash pac. ok low cost option but I couldn't recommend it.

    Question for EOS_JD... Does the epson P-2000 support RAW? Does the manual mention anything about RAW from an Epson R-d1?


  • Usayit....wondered why you couldn't recommend the Flashpac.
    I've not used it a huge amount but when i have i've had no problems with it.

    Why don't you like it?

    From a previous thread I posted to:

    If you need one to pack in your bag to dump or back files directly from digital media, I have the Wolverine purchased from Adorama which is a copy of the one Snap Happy pictured. Works ok. 40gb version with battery power enough to load a little more than 10gb at a time. My grips:
    *) NOT BUS POWERED. Still requires an external power supply/plug
    *) If the battery is dead, you can't simply plug in the power supply and keep dumping from compact flash. You have to wait for the battery to accumulate a charge. In other words, power is still pulled from the battery pack regardless if the power plug is attached or not.
    *) Battery could last longer. Pain to swap out the battery becuase it requires you to open up the unit wiht a screw driver. So carrying several batteries isn't really a practical option.
    *) could be smaller in size.

    ...

    Let me add
    *) its pretty slow compared to the other image tanks I have tried out.
    *) Size wise.. its too big for my tastes.
    *) I reiterate .. PITA to swap batteries.. which makes carrying spares for extended trips out of the question. 10gb in a single "outing" just plain isn't useful with the larger RAW files.
    *) there are better options out there.
    *) when cards are inserted.. they physically stick out which makes them vulnerable to damage. You can't just insert the card, hit copy, and throw it back into its holster or your bag.
    *) when it finishes the transfer.. it waits for a while and powers off (good to save battery). Unfortunately, when you turn it back on you have no idea if the transfer was successful.
    *) should have come with a car charger.

    Forgot one...

    I posted a horror story a few days ago in which I almost lost my precious pictures of the birth of my first child due to a corrupted card (I was almost in tears). The camera is my wife's Olympus P&S and the corruption was due to my attempt to make a backup copy to my Wolverine. I was able to recover it using recovery software but I see no reason why the Wolverine should corrupt my card. Fine.. I now accept it is in a format that it could not understand... but there is no reason to corrupt the card during a read operation.


  • I have Epson P-4500, I like it, it's very useful and never leave from my camera bag. It's not as big as my laptop but much better view than my D200 screen. and It reads RAW! I don't know about Ipod, but if it reads RAW too then I would prefer an Ipod.

    The new Epson P-5000 is great, but I don't think I would upgrade my P-4500, unless mine is stolen or MIA (Missing in Action) :D


  • I speak from experience, I brought a cheap storage device only to find when I got home, after taking some 1300 photos, that all that it copied from the cards was the folder, sadly not a single file was in the folders

    I now own a well known manufacturers one

    If you want my advice get either a Jobo or Epson one


  • I have the Digimate III, it works great.
    Its not the best made quality item I have ever seen, but it does its job, and it the perfect solution for this.
    I got mine from DealExtreme.com but depending where you live, shipping might take a while.
    http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.781

    Couldnt be easier to use, turn it on, insert card, press copy.
    Pop the card back in your camera, and delete all images, or format it.
    DONE

    ~John


  • ummm loads of options and there is me, thinking im asking a question no-one will know about... cos im a gadget freak!! :D

    looks like there is a few on here :) if its an mp3 player too thats good at least while you dont need it, it can be used for something else

    and obviously small enough to fit in the camera bag with all the other stuff.
    jtice (John) thats the one i was looking at... its £24.99 but you have to put your own HDD in, a laptop drive... £30 gets a 80gig one
    so for £55 i get 80gig storage and a rechargable battery pack like a phone/camera :D

    ummm decisions...decisions?

    there is also this one
    http://www.storagedepot.co.uk/Products.aspx?action=showproduct&id=222&type=83

    and polaroid do one too
    http://www.popgadget.net/2007/04/polaroid_media.php


  • I paid £300 for it over a year ago on Amazon. I've seen it for £170 GBP after the newer models came out.

    And yes it supports RAW from the RD-1

    http://www.epson.co.uk/contact/brochure/Camera/P-2000.pdf


  • Never explored how, but supposedly there's way a to use an iPod. Not sure if you need to hook up a card reader or something... Not helpful, but worth exploring if you're going to evaluate gear to bring.


  • in theory though... one of them would be fantastic!!

    i was going to take my laptop... i have before. but it seems daft taking a Laptop bag and all... over to Cuba just to store my pictures!!

    one of them devices look great :D

    after looking at the prices of the epson one... over £300!!
    it would be cheaper to buy plenty of 4gig SD Cards at £20.50 each


  • Epson P-2000 is fantastic and you can get great deals on it roight now as the P-3000 and P-5000 are the newer better versions.

    40Gb storage and the screen is fantastic, plays mp3s and video too!

    just made a quick comparison for the Epson P-2000 in Germany ... Wow, unbelievable ... the cheapest online store has it for 200 EUR, the most expensive for over 500 EUR ... I did not expect such a range ....







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