Portable image storage
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I'm after some advice regarding image storage for my dig camera. I currently have 1 1Gb C/F card, and want more space for when I go on holiday later on in the year.
I have been looking at either getting 2 or 3 more compact flash cards, or a portable storage device to download to, such as [url]this|http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7516384429&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT[/url]. Was wondering what everyone uses. I am leaning towards the portable storage device, but am still not sure.
Ta in advance for any help!
I have been looking at either getting 2 or 3 more compact flash cards, or a portable storage device to download to, such as [url]this|http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7516384429&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT[/url]. Was wondering what everyone uses. I am leaning towards the portable storage device, but am still not sure.
Ta in advance for any help!
I'm borrowing a 20Gb Innoplus Phototainer from a friend for this purpose:
www.innoplus.com/html/eng_prod2.htm
www.ephotozine.com/equipment/tests/testdetail.cfm?test_id=212
>> Edited by simpo two on Sunday 22 May 19:49
www.innoplus.com/html/eng_prod2.htm
www.ephotozine.com/equipment/tests/testdetail.cfm?test_id=212
>> Edited by simpo two on Sunday 22 May 19:49
simpo two said:
I'm borrowing a 20Gb Innoplus Phototainer from a friend for this purpose:
I have the 40 gig version of this. I must admit that it is a great piece of gear EXCEPT for the battery life. I find that I use it a few times to download 5 or 6 gig of pics and I get a warning that the battery is low. Spare batteries are about £40 so not that cheap. I understand that there is a car charger available for it but I don't have one.
HTH
Edited to add
The Archos AV420 is a much better option. I bought "Er In Doors" one for Christmas and the battery in that lasts a lot longer although it only has a 20 gig hard drive.
Dave
>> Edited by 406 on Sunday 22 May 21:17
Ex-biker said:
Be very careful if bidding on this (original item mentioned). It doesn't come with a hard drive,
I'm fairly sure I've seem similar for nearer £50. Them you need to add another £50 ish for the hard drive.
I've been looking on E-bay, and can get one on a buy it now for £120 inc 40Gb hard drive. Am watching a few more standard auctions, so will have to see what they go for.
.Adam. said:
I've been looking on E-bay, and can get one on a buy it now for £120 inc 40Gb hard drive. Am watching a few more standard auctions, so will have to see what they go for.
Ah, but you cant view the pics on there. With the Archos and Phototainer / FlashTrax and Epson you can.
HTH
Dave
I have the Vosonic XSII (40GB) came to about £120 IIRC - got a car charger with it too.
I bought it because I figured I'd just end up spening a fortune on CF cards for Le Mans this year. Managed (just ) last year by shooting the whole long in JPG (will need at least 2 or 3 times the CF this year to shoot the same in RAW (my intention).
I wanted to maximise battery life so bought one without a review screen - can do that on the camera if I want to.
It's rechargeable from the car should it get drained during the few days there and has USB2 so is quick to download when I get home.
Very simple, but that's just what I needed
I bought it because I figured I'd just end up spening a fortune on CF cards for Le Mans this year. Managed (just ) last year by shooting the whole long in JPG (will need at least 2 or 3 times the CF this year to shoot the same in RAW (my intention).
I wanted to maximise battery life so bought one without a review screen - can do that on the camera if I want to.
It's rechargeable from the car should it get drained during the few days there and has USB2 so is quick to download when I get home.
Very simple, but that's just what I needed
.Adam. said:
poah said:
warehouseexpress do a vosonic drive 40gb for £130. does not show image but I have no use for that it's only a storage device.
Thanks for pointing out that website, going to order myself a 20Gb Flashtrax in the morning.
friends got one. waste of cash IMHO. small HDD and a small screen. it's a storage device - why do you actually need a screen. if you want to see the pic use a laptop or a computer. the vosonic I have fits in your pocket. it is quite small. a lot cheaper and larger hdd space. is all that extra cash just a a small veiw screen really worth it?
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