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I was all set to spring for an iPad until I was told it would not save raw files. I carry my laptop. I used to use a stand alone CD burner that transferred files directly from the memory card to a CD.
how do you back up your images when travelling?
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GaryLH
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Even though I have a second gen iPad... I bought the kindle fire HD (the one that is slightly smaller than the iPad mini). My friend has your nexus 7. Both google (nexus7) and amazon (kindle fire HD) are android based tablets that are very heavily discounted compared to similarly equipped android tablets. I picked the fire HD for the Eco system (music, movies, tv show, books just like iPad), book selection is so much better than apple, music about the same. Tv and movies have selected items for free viewing if u are a prime account member. UI is different from both appe and google. Manage your own stuff via ext. HD connection to pc or mac.
I wanted something smaller than my iPad. At the price of the smaller fire HD vs iPad mini, while I would cry a bit if it was stolen or lost on a trip, I will most difinitely get over much faster than any iPad.
I would copy the stuff to the tablet and keep everything on the sd cards as well.
What picture viewing sw are u using on the nexus? The default viewer? I had not started to look into the external connector support yet. Do u have a link or anufacture/model number for the setup u are using?
Thanks
Gary
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i just want a back up storage system...
i have enough cards to hold what i shoot...i think.
i use the ipad for quick post processing because i'm too impatient to wait till i get home...and when i do get home then i re-do the post processing.
i have enough cards to hold what i shoot...i think.
i use the ipad for quick post processing because i'm too impatient to wait till i get home...and when i do get home then i re-do the post processing.
GaryLH
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There is an iPad to USB connector as part of the iPad camera kit. I know that people have successfully used it w/ a USB to sd card reader to get their pictures on an iPad, but not sure if the interface will work w/ external HD since if nothing else, external HD drives need more juice (electrical current) then a sd card.
Gary
kxl
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I have an older Sanho Hyperdrive with 80gb (wow - 80gb is old??). I think it was first generation. It's reliable - takes CF and SD cards, uses 4 AA batteries and works with an AC adapter (which IIRC I purchased separately).
It copies the contents of your entire SD card and saves each session in a unique file directory.
The only issue I have with it is that since it copies your entire SD card, it will copy the same images over and over again (saving them into different directories). It's a minor annoyance.
I believe the latest generation of the Sanho actually has a cable that plugs in directly to an iPad.
Of course if you have internet access, one possible option would be to back up your images to a cloud storage service.
It copies the contents of your entire SD card and saves each session in a unique file directory.
The only issue I have with it is that since it copies your entire SD card, it will copy the same images over and over again (saving them into different directories). It's a minor annoyance.
I believe the latest generation of the Sanho actually has a cable that plugs in directly to an iPad.
Of course if you have internet access, one possible option would be to back up your images to a cloud storage service.
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i have been looking at that today, can't find a way.
i have the adapter to hook my sd card to the ipad and that works fine...but the ipad has minimum memory...
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GaryLH
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GaryLH
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Hmmmm.. I got off my but and did some investigation about the kindle fire HD. The USB connector is a type b, which means not designed to push power for things such as USB to sd card readers.
It looks like u need a USB to USB cable to connect directly to your cameras USB port instead. So long as the camera supports external HD off the USB port, this should work. I am going to order a USB to USB cable to check it out.
Gary
It looks like u need a USB to USB cable to connect directly to your cameras USB port instead. So long as the camera supports external HD off the USB port, this should work. I am going to order a USB to USB cable to check it out.
Gary
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is the software in the camera?
how does the data get from camera to external hard drive w/o a computer to faciliate it?
how does the data get from camera to external hard drive w/o a computer to faciliate it?
GaryLH
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Yep normally fw and USB will provide power but the issue is that this is a micro USB type b port according to amazon forums and thus no power provided. The iPad camera connectors USB port provides enough power for the sd card reader.... Anyway since most cameras a USB cable, a micro USB male to USB female adapter should be all I need. The power is provided by the camera. I found this on amazon today.
http://www.amazon.com/SANOXY-Micro-...=1364859796&sr=8-4&keywords=micro+usb+adapter
Gary
GaryLH
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On the iPad the camera kit has a USB port that will recognize the camera as an external HD and do an auto upload to the iPad photo library. U just need to have a camera that provided a USB cable. Some cameras need to have a setup config change to make this work properly. The Fuji cameras I do not think need anything special here.
Gary
GaryLH
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The iPad camera connector also has a sd card reader as well..
Gary
Gary
GaryLH
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Something like this may help out with storage limitations on your tablet.
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Wi-D...0926&sr=8-9&keywords=wifi+external+hard+drive
Going to investigate more about this as well.. This example is a flash drive w/ 32 bg but I believe can go up to 64. There are HD versions out there as well. Good way to store all those movies u plan to watch on the plane and leave max space for your camera photo upload area.
Gary
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Wi-D...0926&sr=8-9&keywords=wifi+external+hard+drive
Going to investigate more about this as well.. This example is a flash drive w/ 32 bg but I believe can go up to 64. There are HD versions out there as well. Good way to store all those movies u plan to watch on the plane and leave max space for your camera photo upload area.
Gary
raid
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I got an adapter for IPad to USB. I now have a suspicion that it may not work with an external drive.
I will just take more cards with me.
FrozenInTime
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Not sure the FAA would forgive you for setting up a Wi-Fi network in flight .
Godfrey
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iPads don't have a way to write to external USB devices that I'm aware of. They can read from USB devices, and write to other devices via wireless.
I don't backup. I move selected images to the iPad for viewing and posting, but mostly I just write to cards and wait until I get home to move the files into my computer and storage system. A MacBook Air 11" is what I'd use if I wanted full backup and editing on the road.
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I don't backup. I move selected images to the iPad for viewing and posting, but mostly I just write to cards and wait until I get home to move the files into my computer and storage system. A MacBook Air 11" is what I'd use if I wanted full backup and editing on the road.
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KEH
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My needs are a bit specific - 2 week safaris shooting up to 1000 frames a day. My solution is a Macbook Air with external WD 500 GB drive, plus Sanho Hyperdrive 500GB. I shoot two bodies, so I can back up each in parallel with this setup. The Macbook also has Photorescue software installed so I can recover from a corrupt card - saved my bacon twice.
A Sanho drive or equivalent is a great solution for less extreme needs.
Kirk
A Sanho drive or equivalent is a great solution for less extreme needs.
Kirk
muz
Newbie
I've been using a MacBook Air 11" and two Lacie Rikki 1TB USB drives for time machine backups as well as separate copies of my Raw files and Lightroom catalogs. This had been working great until the whole lot were stolen a few days before the end of a year long trip. Now I'm looking at online backup services like BackBlaze, but I'm questioning their practicality due to the varying quality of internet connections around the world.
The golden rule with backup for disaster recovery is to have copies in multiple physical locations, I broke this and learned the hard way. Water and shock-proof USB keys like the Verbatim Tuff 'n Tiny are becoming relatively cheap, these could be a way of keeping a copy of important images with you while remaining compact and relatively robust.
The golden rule with backup for disaster recovery is to have copies in multiple physical locations, I broke this and learned the hard way. Water and shock-proof USB keys like the Verbatim Tuff 'n Tiny are becoming relatively cheap, these could be a way of keeping a copy of important images with you while remaining compact and relatively robust.
