Downloading pictures while traveling
Apr 22, 2017 10:10:06 #
Longshadow wrote:
Once set up at home with a computer, you can feed it SD cards while you travel. Only if you want to then view the images you've copied, do you need a phone, tablet or computer.I'm puzzled, Is it a stand-alone? If so,how do you know the drive is transferring/has transferred all of the images from the card to the drive? Looking at the manual, it appears that it has to be connected to a phone? or computer, and the transfer process removes the data from the card?
I have six 8Gig and two 16Gig cards, and change the card every day or two when traveling. If I'm driving, I take the laptop and save daily.
I have six 8Gig and two 16Gig cards, and change the card every day or two when traveling. If I'm driving, I take the laptop and save daily.
Apr 22, 2017 10:15:07 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Clever, but it has a 24% one-star rating on Amazon... (show quote)
Jerry,
The drive I posted the link to has a built in SD card reader. The reviews say it does a good job of copying your files for backup. The reviews go on to say that the various connections to phone, tablet or cloud get a little clunky. If you use it as an on the road backup system then go home and plug it into your computer, it works fine.
The thing only makes sense for people that (A) want on the road SD card backups and (B) don't want to take a computer with them.
Apr 22, 2017 10:17:15 #
Stop into Walgreens or Walmart and dump to DVDs? Send the DVDs to your home address. Buy other SD cards and see if you can transfer the pics at Walmart, Walgreens, or maybe a local library. Get a Snapfish account and upload from the motel / library.
The best part of 70 is that you've had a lot of years to make the same mistakes twice!
The best part of 70 is that you've had a lot of years to make the same mistakes twice!
Apr 22, 2017 10:32:00 #
I travel a lot. I use 16GB SD cards. I travel with 22 of them. I use two Think Tank SD Pixel Pocket Rocket's, each holds 9 SD Memory Cards.
I use 16GB to avoid having all my eggs in one basket.
I start my photo adventures with 18 empty SD cards in the Think Tank and 4 in two Nikon's. They re not reformatted until everything is downloaded and backed up.
I use 16GB to avoid having all my eggs in one basket.
I start my photo adventures with 18 empty SD cards in the Think Tank and 4 in two Nikon's. They re not reformatted until everything is downloaded and backed up.
Apr 22, 2017 10:57:57 #
thegrover wrote:
I travel a lot. I use 16GB SD cards. I travel with 22 of them. I use two Think Tank SD Pixel Pocket Rocket's, each holds 9 SD Memory Cards.
I use 16GB to avoid having all my eggs in one basket.
I start my photo adventures with 18 empty SD cards in the Think Tank and 4 in two Nikon's. They re not reformatted until everything is downloaded and backed up.
I use 16GB to avoid having all my eggs in one basket.
I start my photo adventures with 18 empty SD cards in the Think Tank and 4 in two Nikon's. They re not reformatted until everything is downloaded and backed up.
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Apr 22, 2017 11:01:15 #
Apr 22, 2017 11:18:28 #
We use a lap top for reviewing the dailes to check the cards and cameras also. We also use backup drives via lap to back up files. Now the flying problem is getting to be such a PIA the WD drive might be good, but you still can't see dailes.
Apr 22, 2017 12:17:23 #
Thanks to everyone. Lot of great information from one simple question. Still not sure, but it seems the trend is just to stock up with a bunch of extra SD cards. Thanks too all. Dave.
Apr 22, 2017 12:22:35 #
Leicaflex wrote:
I understand what it is you are after. However, j... (show quote)
thats is a great idea!! then i could also mail the cards home every day so as not to have any problems!! thanks
Apr 22, 2017 14:00:04 #
redhogbill wrote:
thats is a great idea!! then i could also mail the cards home every day so as not to have any problems!! thanks
Well.....
I've had lots of things get delayed and lost in the mail. If you carry them with you, and you don't make it home, no big deal - sort of. But, suppose you get home, and the SD cards never arrive. You'll have to take that fun trip all over again.
Apr 22, 2017 14:09:27 #
It seems to me a soon to be 87 year old that everyone on here wears a belt and suspenders. Come on you young 70 year olds get with it. Always have a backup. Years ago we always had our negs.
Apr 22, 2017 14:15:25 #
Hal81 wrote:
It seems to me a soon to be 87 year old that everyone on here wears a belt and suspenders. Come on you young 70 year olds get with it. Always have a backup. Years ago we always had our negs.
At 73, I often go without a belt, something I occasionally regret when I am out shopping.
So forgetful!
Apr 22, 2017 14:25:18 #
jerryc41 wrote:
At 73, I often go without a belt, something I occasionally regret when I am out shopping.
So forgetful!
So forgetful!
That may be ok, but never your paints. That's a no no.
Apr 22, 2017 15:23:35 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Well.....
I've had lots of things get delayed and lost in the mail. If you carry them with you, and you don't make it home, no big deal - sort of. But, suppose you get home, and the SD cards never arrive. You'll have to take that fun trip all over again.
I've had lots of things get delayed and lost in the mail. If you carry them with you, and you don't make it home, no big deal - sort of. But, suppose you get home, and the SD cards never arrive. You'll have to take that fun trip all over again.
YA!!! that would just be terrible!!!! going on a cruise to Alaska Friday!!
Apr 22, 2017 15:32:26 #
Wait....how did my question about downloading a memory card turn into shopping without your pants? Laughing....have to love this website. It's great.
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