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02/21/2005 03:06:44 PM · #1 |
I've read a few things about those external drives and external picture viewers, and i seem to find a lot of mixed reviews and opinions about them.
I tend to take long days out for photography, so being limited to 100 shots (raw) is a bit handicaping, thus the idea of purchasing an external drive of some kind. I've heard of the new Archos AV320, but again, its a mixed review...
What would you guys suggest best?
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02/21/2005 03:18:30 PM · #2 |
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02/21/2005 03:29:42 PM · #3 |
| The Kingston Elite Pro 2GB CompactFlash card is $115 after a $30 rebate at zipzoomfly.com. that's cheaper and more convenient than any external hard drive, and should get you through a full day of shooting. |
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02/21/2005 03:30:40 PM · #4 |
What about on longer trips where you will need to re-use cards if you want more space? What is the cheapest but most efficient way to go about it that way? (i will be in this circumstance shortly)
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02/21/2005 03:36:35 PM · #5 |
| Make sure what you get is battery operated, has a cardreadr compatible with your flash card. |
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02/21/2005 03:44:11 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Tranquil:
What about on longer trips where you will need to re-use cards if you want more space? What is the cheapest but most efficient way to go about it that way? (i will be in this circumstance shortly)
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My solution is to haul along a laptop. I have a business laptop that pretty much goes everywhere with me, so it's not really an extra load. The laptop is a multi-use tool, and even on personal trips I find having it along is a great benefit.
I can see the attraction of the portable hdd-based image storage units, and if the laptop was not available I would look at those as the next most preferable solution.
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02/21/2005 03:47:56 PM · #7 |
Here's a good external drive. 40GB and a USB 2.0 connection
IOGEAR - 40GB Hard Drive |
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02/21/2005 03:56:08 PM · #8 |
| I do the laptop thing myself, it has a 80 gig hard drive. |
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02/21/2005 04:04:06 PM · #9 |
I don't believe this is what they need. I believe they are looking for a solution they can use to download images directly from the camera while they are on the road, without the use of a computer.
-Terry
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02/21/2005 04:24:44 PM · #10 |
I bought the coolwalker for long trips, found it to be great. I still carry two FC in case I fill one up mid day and don't have time to down load to the coolwalker. Cannon and Apple(ipod) also make ones, but I don't think they support NEF.
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02/21/2005 04:28:12 PM · #11 |
Well anyway I can save money I do... so...
I purchased:
- 2.5 inch external USB 2.0 Drive enclosure Kit (CND $39)
- 200 GB 2.5 HD (2.5 is basically any laptop HD) for about (CND $190)
Also, I need more I just purchase another HD and pop it into the enclosure.
Can beat that, especially the 2.5 External doesn't require any external power source, it gets it from the USB cable (I know the big ones (normal HD) need additional power to run).
But that's just me.... |
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02/21/2005 04:37:04 PM · #12 |
| I also went the laptop route. Portable hard drives are more, well... portable, but a laptop gives you so much more flexibility. Not only can you offload a media card, but you can also preview and edit on a large screen and access the internet to enter challenges on the road (which I've done on occasion). |
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02/21/2005 04:42:04 PM · #13 |
| Some people are not getting it, he needs a portable storage solution with it's on power ie: batteries so when his camera is full he can download the files and start shooting again so a portable drive with batteries, media player/storage device or a laptop is his only options. |
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02/21/2005 04:43:52 PM · #14 |
| I have an I/O Magic Digital Photo Library, 20gig hard drive with 6in1 card reader. I got mine at Radio Shack on sale for $130, normal price is $180 I think. The only drawback is its only 1.1 USB, but other than that It can hold thousands of photos. Have used it many times on vacations and trips were I would fill my memory cards many times and never lost any photos. |
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02/21/2005 04:54:17 PM · #15 |
| Just checked Smart disk makes a 20G $550.(cdn), a 40G $600.(cdn), and a 80G $850(cdn). Epson has a 40G $670(cdn), and Sony has a 40G $500(cdn). Could not find out if they support NEF. So if you want to shoot raw then stick to the Nikon Coolwalker. If you are using JPEG they are all kinds of options, size and price. |
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02/21/2005 05:00:49 PM · #16 |
The Nixvue Digital Album Light 2 will provide the basic functionality you need. It will read and copy photos from a Compact Flash card (using its built-in reader) and transfers files to the computer using USB 1.1 or 2.0. The 30 GB model $309, the 40 GB model is $349 and the 60 GB version is $449.
The Digital Album II adds the ability to view stored images on a television. The 40 GB version is $389 and the 60 GB version is 499.95.
The Vista adds a built-in LCD screen. It comes in a 30 GB version for $419.95.
All of the above come with an internal rechargeable LiIon battery and AC power adaptor. They will also accept an optional car power adaptor or external battery pack. The car adapter for the Vista is $34.95, ordering info for the other accessories is on the manufacturer web site, though you can probably pick up a compatible car adaptor at Radio Shack or the like for a lot less money.
-Terry
Message edited by author 2005-02-21 17:02:35.
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02/21/2005 07:57:08 PM · #17 |
Wow thanks a bunch guys, especially Club. This is exactly what i was refering/looking for!
I dont need to preview my picks necessaraly, but i find myself shooting around 600 pictures in a weekend trip, and in RAW.. that's just impossible and instead of investing in a couple of flashcards, i might as well go for a 20+gig portable storate thing.
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02/21/2005 08:01:49 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by RedOak:
Wow thanks a bunch guys, especially Club. This is exactly what i was refering/looking for!
I dont need to preview my picks necessaraly, but i find myself shooting around 600 pictures in a weekend trip, and in RAW.. that's just impossible and instead of investing in a couple of flashcards, i might as well go for a 20+gig portable storate thing.
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600 pictures in RAW should easily fit on any of those (even the 30GB) with tons of room to spare.
-Terry
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02/21/2005 08:19:08 PM · #19 |
Actually, 600 pics in RAW should fit on two 2GB flash cards. that's really the route I'd take. For more than 1000 pics, I'd begin to consider a portable hdd solution.
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02/21/2005 08:20:37 PM · #20 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Actually, 600 pics in RAW should fit on two 2GB flash cards. that's really the route I'd take. For more than 1000 pics, I'd begin to consider a portable hdd solution. |
Probably three... I don't quite make 150 RAW images on a 1GB card.
-Terry
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02/21/2005 08:25:40 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
The Kingston Elite Pro 2GB CompactFlash card is $115 after a $30 rebate at zipzoomfly.com. that's cheaper and more convenient than any external hard drive, and should get you through a full day of shooting. |
The Archos Gmini 220 is about $200, 20 GB, and has the minimal ability to view your photos and play MP3s. Some of the more expensive models provide color (as does the Epson viewer, and others I'm sure), but at $10 per gig of storage, the Archos is much more economical than gigabyte flash cards.
edit: I should qualify that the ability to view pictures on the Archos is limited to JPEGs - I'm pretty sure it won't display raw pictures. The Epson P2000 does - but the price tag is a bit heavier at $500. On the other hand, that's still only $25/gig...
Message edited by author 2005-02-21 20:29:00.
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02/21/2005 08:28:03 PM · #22 |
True, dat. It does vary, and I think the file size normally averages just over 5MB. It's pretty close tho... the D100 writes RAW files in the same size range, but they might be slightly larger or smaller, don't know for sure.
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02/21/2005 08:40:26 PM · #23 |
I'm using this low cost solution ext hdd
This external hdd casing is powered by 4 AA batts. It can use either AA batts or ac AC adaptor. It does not have a built in card reader either.
It's just a simple device. Kinda clunky to some coz it has extra cables for external batts and card reader.
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02/21/2005 08:41:28 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by ScottK:
The Archos Gmini 220 is about $200, 20 GB, and has the minimal ability to view your photos and play MP3s. Some of the more expensive models provide color (as does the Epson viewer, and others I'm sure), but at $10 per gig of storage, the Archos is much more economical than gigabyte flash cards. |
The reviews on this model seem very spotty... recurring complaints about battery life, lockups and build quality.
I have no firsthand experience so can't say for sure, I'm just relaying what I read.
-Terry
Message edited by author 2005-02-21 20:48:18.
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02/21/2005 08:46:48 PM · #25 |
Originally posted by zerocusa:
I'm using this low cost solution ext hdd
This external hdd casing is powered by 4 AA batts. It can use either AA batts or ac AC adaptor. It does not have a built in card reader either.
It's just a simple device. Kinda clunky to some coz it has extra cables for external batts and card reader. |
Now I know who owns the domain name that I wanted, the company that makes this device. Lol. |
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