On May 19, 2011, at 9:10 AM, Doug Franklin wrote: > On 2011-05-19 0:38, steve harley wrote: >> On 2011-05-18 21:49 , Doug Franklin wrote: >>> On 2011-05-18 17:54, John Sessoms wrote: >>> >>>> I'm trying to think how to streamline my operation in case opportunity >>>> should knock again. >>> >>> Most bulk storage mechanisms are going to cost you in power and mass >>> more than a few dozen SD cards. >> >> to me the key would be backups -- is there a small device available that >> will duplicate SD cards? alternatively a sat-data link to cloud storage, >> but i bet that would cost more > > I have a dohickey that I found a few years ago. It's a USB 1.0 (that's how > old it is) external hard drive and memory card interface that's powered over > USB when you plug it in to the computer. > > When it's not plugged in to the computer, it has internal rechargeable > batteries for power. It also has a user interface that allows you to plug in > a memory card and copy its contents to the hard drive. Then you can upload > all of them at once when you next hook up to the computer. > > The problem with this particular device was power consumption versus battery > capacity. That seems a solvable problem, but it might require a larger > device. > > I don't know if anyone still makes such a device. I have enough memory cards > that I can last for a day in the fastest shooting situations, and that's all > I need these days. >
Hyperdrive makes these. http://www.hypershop.com/HyperDrive-s/119.htm A shell costs $99. Install the drive of your choice, up to 1TB. Internal rechargeable battery with good capacity. One version will serve as an external drive (of sorts) for the iPad, so you can dump your SD cards to the Hyperdrive, then move the images to the iPad for minor editing and display (e.g., to share with your fellow travelers or with the villagers you are living with.) If you have enough cards, don't reuse them. The Hyperdrive provides a primary back-up and the iPad provides a secondary backup. stan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
