Digital cameras: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas
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Answer to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while
by lccurtis - 7/18/09 5:43 AM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
This website, <www.hyperdrive.com/>, is where I got my backup device (Christmas 2006) which works great (it also works as a USB harddrive). I've been using it for about 2 1/2 years with no problem. My device is now considered "out-of-date", but I am very happy with it - I found my device here: www.adorama.com/ICDSAHDS040.html
Best,
Larry Curtis
digital photos while traveling overseas
by ttwaites - 7/18/09 5:53 AM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Whatever storage solution you decide upon, be sure that all cameras in your party are synchronized to the same date and time! This simplifies the final selection process greatly if you combine image files into one master file. Then, when you sort the master file by date and time, everyone's photos of the Eiffer Tower, Louvre, etc., are adjacent to each other, making comparison, selection, and avoidance of duplication easier. Be certain that the "AM" and "PM" settings are accurate.
Vault for viewer?
by danneauxs - 7/18/09 6:12 AM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I'm sure you'll receive some excellent advice but for me there's a few aspects you've left out of your question. Is size an issue? For inistance do you want to carry the storage device with you as you take pictures or simply want say leave it in your room and tranfer your files at the end of the day?
What is your price range? The devices you've mentioned show up in a search as costing more than most entry and mid level digital cameras. It's seem cheaper just to buy more memory. Also, how much storage are you looking for? Since I went digital 10 years ago I tend to snap snap snap photos of everything and anything and weed through them later - well, mostly I just keep them all. I also tend to switch to lower MP mode when I know I'm just shooting for shootings sake.
Do you need to view your photos from the device? Storage solutions with color screens for viewing photos are much more expensive than those without. Honestly, for the $300-400 I saw your mentioned devices listed for you can purchase a good used laptop or a new netbook; both with plenty of storage. An added benefit is that you'd have a portable computer to view your photos AND videos as well as have the ability to edit your photos and work on your album.
Another possible solution is to research the area you'll be taking photos in. There might be readily available locations with centers or kiosks available where you can take your memory cards and have the files copied to DVD storage. This would be the most cost effective long term solution (although I wouldn't trust just the DVD as a permanent backup of the photos - copy them to a drive when you get home just in case) since if you purchased a dedicated photo storage device would you have use for it after this one trip?
http://forums.cnet.com/5224-7593_102-0.html?forumID=58&threadID=350394&messageID=3083489&tag=nl.e497
Good luck in your quest.
Danneauxs
Card Backup
by Backyard images - 7/18/09 6:28 AM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I use Wolverine products. I especially love their ESP series.
how about a simple solution?
by Riskman - 7/18/09 6:39 AM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
What about a simple flash drive? The storage has gotten large on these.
I used an Ipod
by akaArturoK - 7/18/09 7:11 AM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
In a similar situation I used a 5th gen Ipod (classic). You can get a camera cable for a typical rip-off price (~$30) or maybe for less now. Then you can download from any camera with a USB connection to the Ipod. The Ipod looks to the camera like a computer and to your computer when you get home like a disk drive. During my trip my Ipod's software went bad, but a reset got it going again without losing any data. You also have enough room for music on the airplane.
Seagate
by lynknez - 7/18/09 7:36 AM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
When travelling, I have used a Seagate FreeAgent 250 GB portable storage device to download photos. It is about the size of a blackberry and can hold quite a few images. They make these in a larger capacity, as well.
I took my laptop to Italy...
by QPhysics - 7/18/09 7:36 AM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
For my honeymoon in Italy, I took my laptop for (among other reasons) storing my pictures each day. Since you'll probably need a power adapter anyway, you can charge up the laptop battery during the day while you're out sight-seeing, then download each of the cameras to the hard drive when you get back to the hotel. It makes it very easy to backup and organize things since each person can have a folder for their own photos, you can write backup disks with your DVD writer, you may have image editing/organization software on the laptop already, and you can easily transfer to your desktop when you get back home.
I also carried a couple extra SD cards in the camera case right next to the batteries...I needed them a couple days in Rome when I took so many pictures my wife commented that I would only recognize Rome if I saw it through the screen on a camera. lol
Backup digital photos while traveling overseas
by mikid54 - 7/18/09 8:10 AM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I would use my Box.Net account and take USB cord with me so I could use/find/borrow an occasional computer with which to download pictures straight from my camera to the Box.net account where they would be for download when I got back home.
Anyone familiar with the chances of finding a comptuer in your travels for this? Since I've never been to Europe, much to my regret, I cannot even guess at the chances of this. Would they be available at local post offices, embassies, Internet cafes, etc.?
Photo back up while traveling
by gloria - 7/18/09 9:55 AM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
We love the Picture Porter Elite and have used it for 2 years now. We shoot Nikon Raw files which are large. We have also used the Picture Porter with friends on the same trips and have loaned it to others to take. The built in card reader read everyone's card without an issue, giving every download a specific file name automatically so there is no concern about overwriting a file and losing photos. What is also nice is that it does not require a lot of recharging if all you use it for is downloading photos. You can use the current transformer to charge your camera batteries every night and not have to recharge the Picture Porter.
Because it is not a computer it is not scanned at airports like a laptop and remains in your carry on.
digital photo backup
by nofret - 7/18/09 10:12 AM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Hi and have a great trip. I`m from Germany and have visited Europe many, many times. There are numerous ways to do this. Myself; since my laptop goes with me, all my pics go to my 25gb sky drive.
back up
by souriketsou - 7/18/09 10:19 AM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
get your self a external harddrive back it up in their, hope it help,most external harddrive is cheap now and you can put alot of information in it. have fun traveling.
Have you looked at Picasa, a Google product
by airakalanr - 7/18/09 10:46 AM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
The answer I think is Picasa. A simple Google product that allows you to build a web photo site, public or private, from any digital source. Have a look. Yes, you have to download the program to your machine, and it will tirelessly seek out all your images. But once found it organises them by date, and without duplication, by using simple database logic. (It is over there, so I give you the pointer to look over there.)
Seriously though, if you look at my public Picasa albums you will see what I mean as you can also download any of my photos you want, and only what you want to your own machine.
Yes, I am over 60 and yes, I like Google products, Microsoft....and so far OK.
On-Line Storage
by Basuto9 - 7/18/09 11:16 AM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Personally, if you're going with a number of people and talking of large amounts of pictures, I would seriously consider taking a compatible laptop along (instead of a storage device) and uploading your photos every so often to an internet storage site. Your pictures will be safe and can't be dropped in a river or stolen when you're not looking. Even without a laptop, you can go to one of the many photo-copy shops (they have them throughout Europe)and have someone there upload them for you for a small charge. Kinko's should be able to give you some helpful hints and ball-park pricing before you leave. European countries are definitely used to digital camera-wielding tourists (they also usually have much faster internet connections).
Make sure, of course, to have your on-line storage set up before you leave (duh).
Ever think of a personal webpage
by Ridgewalekr - 7/18/09 11:48 AM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
They are inexpensive and you can cancel when you are done or if you like it, keep it.
You can upload from any internet connection and sore them on a central server. Give the URL to friends and family and they can see where you are and what you are doing. Even post notes to you. When you get home you can download then to your computer at home. All or just the wants you want to keep, cnacel the web page or keep it for your next trip.
Ridgewalkernc
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