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Digital cameras: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas
- 7/24/09 2:20 PM
Burning DVD
by hjfok - 7/21/09 6:41 PM In reply to: Non-hard-drive photo backup for traveling: by merryoboeIf you like to burn DVDs, then taking a small compact laptop with built-in DVD or BlueRay burner will be a better choice. At least you can see and select what you want to burn on the DVD. The MFR does not have a screen, and needs to be hooked up to a TV or computer to see the photos, not as cool or versatile as a laptop.
Using flash drive or small compact external hard drive to back up photos will have have worse problem than MFR, you can't see or view the photos unless you hook it up to the computer/laptop.
Using a photo/multimedia device like Epson, Wolverine, Jobo Giga Vu pro, Nikon Coolwalker, etc is a fancier version of a external flash or hard drive with a nice screen. The advantage is its compact size and fast downloading of photos, with the ability to view photos (even the RAW files). But if you like to travel with a laptop, then you won't need this type of device. One problem traveling with the laptop is that you can damage it during traveling, and costs more to replace. The laptop may also contain your own confidential personal identity profiles and can put you at risk of identity theft if someone steals it. So do not bring your regular main laptop, and do not load any personal information on the traveling laptop.
...Laptop + Burned DVD's = 100% results
by rlessmue - 7/21/09 9:44 AM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Having traveled to Europe and Asia with friends, we all had
different memory cards, but wanted to save our photos.
Due to the wide range of memory types, we found that a card reader
and a laptop seemed to do the trick.
We were able to mix/match and share our photos...and then burn
each of our photos to DVD's in the hotel room.
In all the countries I have gone, I have been able to find
DVD's that I could burn to. It was the responsibility of each of
my friends to bring there own burnable CD/DVD's which made it
a lot easier.
The back-up devices you suggested sound nice, but in my case the
laptop provided the needed Internet access that each of my friends
needed. If you don't need the Internet access, then my pick would
be the Colorspace UDMA device (with a large enough hard drive to
please all your friends). But any of these devices seem like you
would be "putting all of your eggs in one basket"...because if it
got damaged/broken...you might loose all of your/friends photos
that have been placed on it!
...so my suggestion is ...Laptop + Burned DVD's = 100% results!
Have a safe trip!
Get a thumbdrive
by kentmich - 7/22/09 6:11 AM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
You can get a 16GB thumbdrive for less than $50, and it'll hold a lot of pictures. I keep one on my keychain at all times, just in case someone has a file I want to take home with me.
Am I missing something?
by Marty Varon - 7/24/09 6:55 PM In reply to: Get a thumbdrive by kentmichThis suggestion is just one of several to use a "Thumb Drive".
My question is this: How do you get the information from the camera or camera media to the thumb drive without a computer?
Am I Missing Something
by gysgtusmc74 - 7/25/09 7:59 AM In reply to: Am I missing something? by Marty Varonno you are not........a thumbdrive by itself is useless......you will still need a comp or a portable device such as the wolverine that was mentioned a few posts up
(NT) how do you get your pics on the thumb drive?
by arbeit4u - 7/25/09 8:51 AM In reply to: Am I missing something? by Marty Varonhow to get your pics on a thumbdrive
by gysgtusmc74 - 7/25/09 2:06 PM In reply to: (NT) how do you get your pics on the thumb drive? by arbeit4uif you are using a computer you can download the pics from the camera with a usb cable or if your computer has a media card slot just put in the card.............you can now either put the pics on your hdd or put them on the thumbdrive or you can do both..............hope this answers your question
using a thumdrive
by gysgtusmc74 - 7/25/09 2:20 PM In reply to: (NT) how do you get your pics on the thumb drive? by arbeit4uuse a computer and either plug in your camera with a usb cable or if your comp has a media card slot just slip the card in........now you can either copy or move the pics from the camera media to your hdd or a thumbdrive or both............for brevity I left some details out........am willing to go more into detail if need be....hope this helps
An Alternative Suggestion
by JohnBoy1012 - 7/22/09 7:35 AM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
If you are going to spend around $300 anyway why don't you invest in a netbook rather that a media storage device. They aren't much bigger either. Most come with multiple format memory card readers, large hard drives and all the software you could ever want, to view or manipulate your pictures on one of those rainy days. Seems like a more efficient use of your hard earned money.
Solution for digital photos while traveling overseas
by sbk2 - 7/22/09 7:50 AM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
We had the same problem as all five of us had different cameras.
We use a Lap Top (15 inch size as noone wants to carry a heavy one.)to do a daily trip log and our email and we all carry Memory sticks with us as we all have different needs as far as when we need to download our pictures from our cameras on the go.
Lap top has quite a few readers in it also and very good memory. We can burn the pictures when ever we need.
Photo Backup for Overseas Travel
by Radiohutch - 7/25/09 1:05 PM In reply to: Solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by sbk2My wife and I do a tremendous amount of international travel. We have been to 72 countries so I rely greatly on my photos backup system. I need to be as redundant as possible since my photos will be posted on my travel website as well as printing for family photo albums and submitting for contests.
My current system consists of carrying a laptop (Dell 700 Inspiron) or an HP Netbook Mini depending upon the weight restrictions. I also carry an 80 gig SmartDisk FlashTrax XT (The company was sold to verbatim so this model is no longer made.) and a 500 gig Hyperspace Color 0. I started using this system on our first trip to South Africa in 2004. It has really served me well. All of my photos are shot in Nikon Raw. At the end of each day I backup my pictures from Compact Flash and SDHC cards to the Colorspace 0, then to the FlashTrax XT. In these cases I only use the Netbook to access my e-mails, not to backup. Sometimes I will carry only the Colorspace 0 and the Dell Inspiron 700. In this instance I will backup to the Colorspace ) then to the Dell laptop. My travel photos can be viewed at www.CrazyAboutTravel.com
Backup device
by guillermoi69 - 7/22/09 1:25 PM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
A 8 or 16 GB memory stick (better 2 or more) connected with the proper cable should be enough
Use your IPOD
by RHammerman - 7/22/09 2:27 PM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I purchased a USB camera adapter from apple for 20 bucks or so and turned my ipod into a HD that will d/l pics and you can see them too. I assume you have an Ipod...if not get one. So My 80 GB Ipod 5th gen acts as my tunes and also there is about 40GB for pics. Try it before you leave thought to make sure you know how to work it and if its going to work...the genious's at the Apple store are wonderful if you need help!
RHammerman
Take a portable laptop 2.5 inch hard drive
by ryim668 - 7/24/09 5:33 PM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Take a portable laptop 2.5 inch USB hard drive
My suggestion for you...
by MENINBLK - 7/24/09 5:35 PM In reply to: I need a backup solution for digital photos while traveling overseas by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Hi Lee,
Get yourself an MSI Wind NetBook (U100-432US).
The only thing you will need to add to it will be...
1 - Crucial Technology CT25664AC800 2GB 200-pin SODIMM DDR2 PC2-6400 Memory Module
and 2 - a travel power supply.
The MSI Netbook is small enough to slip into a messenger bag
and it comes with its own sleeve for protection.
It has a 4-in-1 media reader so your camera media can probably be read
and your photos downloaded on to the massive 160GB hard drive.
BEST OF ALL... You can view your photos on the 10" widescreen
LED backlit display, and with the 6 cell L-Ion battery,
you'll enjoy at least 4 hours of viewing time !!!
MSI lists this bad boy for $429.99 but you can find it
on the internet for at least $100 less.
Pete...
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