Does anyone have a recommendation for portable storage? I'm leaving on a 10 day sailing trip in April, & will not have access to a computer to dump my cards. I'm looking for for at least 80 GB.

 

IPOD, I don't have. Waiting until new video ipod comes out. But it will allow many uses other than storage. You'll have to get an adaptor for CF.

 

I've seen several solutions out there that would fit your needs. The biggest differentiator among the products is whether or not you want a screen on the device to review the images. Needless to say, the ones with the screens are a good chunk of change more expensive.

BTW, don't think of the screen as just a convenient little slide show. Without a screen, you're going on faith the your images were copied to the device's hard drive and that they aren't corrupted. How trusting are you?

 

I've got an iPod, but it's just the 4GB nano. I really don't need the bells & whistles of an upgrade, but it's a thought...

Hmmm, not very, when it comes to technology glitches. How big is the price difference? Do you have recommendations for either or both? It's something I'll use repeatedly, as I like to travel and don't have a laptop, so I don't mind spending a little more for a better product.

 

yeah it sucks... hard drives do random weird things, whenever they feel like it... I hate it.

 

I had looked at these a while back for my f-i-law. They cost almost as much as an new ipod. That's when I told him to just use the ipod, just had to buy the adpator. Not sure if he ever did, he was going to Europe.

I too just have a Nano.

 

I've also been thinking about getting something for the same purpose.

It's a major trade off between price and storage, especially when you go above 30 GB.

Here's a link to the 80+GB models available from newegg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...SubCategory=23

Also, check the screen resolutions, as they vary between models.

 

Best Buy has a 2GB Jumpdrive for 40 bucks.....Get a few.

 

For those of you that are talking about usning iPods as portable photo storage in the field, would you please explain to me how you plan on getting image files off of the camera's CF/SD card and onto the iPod?

The items I was thinking of are photo specific. They include products from companies like Epson and Jobo. Here's the item category at B&H.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...rch&Q=&ci=3369

 

I'll answer this one.




http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...plm=M9861G%2FB

 

 

This will only work with the newer Gens of ipods. Photo and video

 

wow, looks like ipods may be good for something!!!!!! :P

 

One of the drawbacks of that iPod solution is you are draining the batteries of both the iPod and the camera when transfering data. One of the main advantages of the other portable storage devices is you conserve camera battery power. Is there a CF card reader attachment available?

 

Belkin makes one, amazon carries for $40, but not too many people like it.

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-F8E461-.../dp/B0000TNJU4



Maybe I should have shown this one first, but I forgot until you asked the question, but not too many people like it.

 

Thanks for the link, Billiam. Something like the Wolverine 100GB for $179 might be a good solution. No photo viewing, but it does have a display that gives file transfer status, space available, transfer confirmation, etc. Looks like their are good options out there.

 

^^ I haven't seen Dan post in here, but he has something pretty basic looking. I don't know the details, but you can see it in his "Post Your Camera Bag" post.

 

Ooo, I likey that one, too. I'm thinking I may be able to borrow a friend's 60GB for the trip....

Cool - I'll go look for that, too.

You guys are the best!

 

I use a 20GB Fotochute and it has worked flawlessly for me over the past couple of years. However, it's getting a little dated now and there are much bigger and faster solutions available. I didn't think speed would be that big of an issue at first, but when it takes 5 to 7 minutes per GB, it can take quite a while to back up a card.

Eventually, I'm going to move to a 60 or 80GB Hyperdrive: http://www.hypershop.com/shop/


Anyone who's considering the iPod route should find out what the transfer rates are like for uploading images from a card. It might be fine, but just check it out to be safe.

 

That looks like I should be able to play Football on it

Actually, it might be worth buying the case and adding your own HD. 80 GB HD + Case for ~$220.

 

Why do I seem to recall that you can't really view your pics that you transfer to the ipod?
Maybe just a problem for raw files?

When I used my old IMagetank, I always double copied onto it, in case one went bad.
I still had a problem where the entire disk got corrupted, and I couldn't read ANY of my pics off of the drive when I got back from my alaska trip. (!!!!)

I managed to extract all my pictures using a program called PhotoRescue. I swear by it
ever since, and also started using a laptop to backup pics so I can visually confirm their existance afterwards.

Also, reviewing pics is a fun way to burn time on the ride home.

 

This is a review from Apple website on the transfer...

 

This is review from Apple website...

 

Ew, half a meg a second.

I use a PCMCIA card with my laptop, and it also takes an age to copy files off.
However, since I offload every night, and I leave the laptop plugged in, it's not
that big of a deal that it takes so long.

 

I'd say using a laptop would be the idea way to do it. But for portability and speed that hyperdrive Dan posted is the way to go. If someone already has an ipod, and has time after a day trip to d/l.

Taking a sailing cruise leaves you wanting not to take a lot of stuff.