Data storage during traveling - DPChallenge Forums

01/22/2014 02:05:33 PM · #1

Not sure of that yet, but I could have a chance to make a reportage in Lofoten islands and Senja (Norway) at the end of February. Not scared with photo storage (the SD cards I own could be enough) but my project features a time lapse video and it will take A LOT of storage space. According to you, which is the best way to keep my data?

01/22/2014 03:35:07 PM · #2

I run everything onto three sources: 1-Internal Drive - 2-Backup Drive - 3-Google Drive for 'important' images (IE stuff that will get printed or otherwise sold)

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

01/22/2014 03:44:42 PM · #3

Originally posted by Cory:

I run everything onto three sources: 1-Internal Drive - 2-Backup Drive - 3-Google Drive for 'important' images (IE stuff that will get printed or otherwise sold)

Perhaps I didn't explain properly: I mean something for data storage during traveling. I probably need something like 1-2tb.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

01/22/2014 03:50:42 PM · #4

For 1-2TB I think you'll need a portable hard drive, unless they are making "digital wallets" that big now. I think overall I've had the best luck with Seagate drives.

If you have a lot to spend you could get some solid-state hard drives -- would be super fast, but not sure they're commonly that big yet.

Canon RF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS USM

01/22/2014 03:57:59 PM · #5

Originally posted by GeneralE:

So the only chance is: netbook + external hard drive(s)?

hajeka

Canon EOS R5

01/22/2014 04:03:11 PM · #6

Originally posted by GeneralE:

For 1-2TB I think you'll need a portable hard drive, unless they are making "digital wallets" that big now. I think overall I've had the best luck with Seagate drives....

I agree. They're cheap and small (smaller than a phone). Main problem is that you need a laptop also, which is somewhat more expensive and bigger :( But perhaps there are other ways to get things directly from a camera to a hard drive.

bohemka

Nikon D700

Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX Aspherical DG HSM for Nikon

01/22/2014 04:08:31 PM · #7

Originally posted by Alexkc:

Perhaps I didn't explain properly: I mean something for data storage during traveling. I probably need something like 1-2tb.

2TB is only 128 16GB memory cards. What's the problem?

tanguera

Nikon D750

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

01/22/2014 04:28:16 PM · #8

I used the 1.5 Tb Seagate external hard drive during my 6-week Australian trip. It was perfect for backup, even if you're going to also use your cards for storage.

01/22/2014 04:37:31 PM · #9

Originally posted by Alexkc:

Originally posted by Cory:
I run everything onto three sources: 1-Internal Drive - 2-Backup Drive - 3-Google Drive for 'important' images (IE stuff that will get printed or otherwise sold)

Perhaps I didn't explain properly: I mean something for data storage during traveling. I probably need something like 1-2tb.

Nope.. I understood. :)

I move a copy immediately to my computer's HDD.

I make a copy on an external HDD.

I catalog the stuff, and (for images, not video, no idea what I'd do with that) then I upload the cream of the crop into Google Drive so that it cannot be lost even in the event of catastrophic equipment loss (theft/accident/fire/water/etc)...

I don't think there's a more certain way of ensuring your data isn't lost.

Google drive can go big enough to hold your full video catalog, but you'll have to decide if the price is worth it.

Message edited by author 2014-01-22 16:40:42.

01/22/2014 04:40:32 PM · #10

Originally posted by hajeka:

But perhaps there are other ways to get things directly from a camera to a hard drive.

Microsoft Surface Pro is great for travel and has the built-in Wacom digitizer... Pricey bastard though.

01/22/2014 05:10:14 PM · #11

Thanks everyone!

I guess I'll go with a netbook and an external hard drive. So cross your fingers for me, next week they will inform me about the project...

MarkB

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

01/22/2014 10:25:57 PM · #12

Or you could always pick up a couple of these bad boys. :-)