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May 17th, 2011, 09:42 AM | #1 |
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Portable storage device?
I'm considering getting a portable storage device to dump cards onto when I'm in the field. I've searched high and low for recent info on portable storage devices like the Hyperdrive, the Nexto and the like. I am weighing this against two other options: just buying more CF cards, or schlepping along a laptop and a card reader. I'm primarily a photo guy, and my Canon 1-series bodies both have two card slots, so there's piece of mind in having a second copy of every photo in the field. But obviously the XF camcorders (when set to do seamless relay recording) only save one copy of the video.
So what are you folks doing for piece of mind in the field?
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May 17th, 2011, 11:03 AM | #2 |
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Re: Portable storage device?
I have some other options than the ones below with the EX1r because it uses express cards but the principle is the same: Sleep comes much faster when the data is in two places.
Inexpensive Nexto plus enough CF cards to hold all your footage OR More expensive Nexto model that supports external drive plus USB drive OR Computer and G-Drive 1TB Mini Raid OR Computer and internal and external drive |
May 18th, 2011, 02:26 AM | #3 |
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Re: Portable storage device?
Hi Steve,
I shot all day at a ranch last week and I only had 2 16G cards. But I brought along my http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/613210-REG/Nexto_DI_ND270500G_Nexto_eXtreme_500GB.html Aside for the occasional dust, the Nexto worked great! But like Les said, I'd go with a Nexto along with enough CF cards to last you the day. Best,
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While I don't use my hyperdrive too often since I usually bring my laptop with two internal drives, the hyperdrive does come in handy once in a while when I can't bring the laptop. If you have the money and want a true peace of mind, get more cards, and a nexto/hyperdrive. You'll sleep sound at night. :) |
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