SD Card Backup

[SwissJon]

I'm looking for a battery powered unit that will allow me to backup SD cards (and CF cards) in the field without a computer. I've been considering things like the Vosonic and Hyperdrive machines, but they're rather expensive.

I do a lot of travelling, and am often concerned that if someone steals my camera while I'm otherwise engaged, then the insurance will pay out, but I will lose all the photos I've taken to that point.

I have an iPad, but that's not really what I want.. I'm not interested in viewing the photos, just making sure there's a second copy separated from my camera gear.

Anyone got any ideas?

[SwissJon]

Originally Posted by RichardTaylor

See this DPS thread.

Looking for info on a tablet for travel


Here's anther brand (no image viewing) just storage (I havn't used one of these)

Nexto DI - Next Generation Storage with Digital Interface

There are other variations of the above product.

It was that thread that started me thinking.. Hence looking at the Hyperdrive and Vosonic.

Thanks, I didn't know about Nextodi.

[RichardTaylor]

Ooops - I shouldn't have deleted that.

Nexto DI - Next Generation Storage with Digital Interface

[3bayjunkie]

does your camera have two SD slots? I know the Nikon D7000 does. not sure what you use, but you can do it right in camera.

otherwise there is always the good ol' Amazon.com: Epson P-5000 80GB Multimedia Storage Drive, Viewer, and Audio-Video Player w/ 4-Inch LCD: Camera & Photo

they use to sell them on B&H but i guess they don't anymore. Found it on Amazon.

[scootermcq]

Hyperdrive user here. Saved my butt one time. Nice to feel secure.

SD cards???

What are those?

[3bayjunkie]

Originally Posted by maxharvard

SD cards???

What are those?

they are this really funny type of film that you develop on your computer and can then re-use it over and over again -_^

Hmmm odd, I only have the reliable CF cards. :P

[ceremus]

What about using an Android, iphone, or ipad with one of those eye-fi wireless cards?

Marry Your Camera to Your Mobile With This Wireless SD Card | Product Reviews | Wired.com

If you could send them to the device and then upload them to a remote server they'd really be safe. Wouldn't recommend it if you're not in a wi-fi hotspot and don't have an unlimited data plan, though.

[DanielLane]

Originally Posted by maxharvard

Hmmm odd, I only have the reliable CF cards. :P

lol. reliable. you just wait till one of those things crash. They do crash. Annoying when it happens too.