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227754 2004-04-06 12:08:00 A quick question...
Is it possible to transfer digital camera photos directly from the digital camera to the iPod or does one have to use a computer to do this? Is this the same with other solid state MP3 players?
How is it done?
If you can't do it can you suggest any method of portable storage in large volumes for something along these lines....
Thanks
MattyJ (4128)
227755 2004-04-06 20:11:00 I'm sure I have seen an ad mentioning a product by Belkin. Its an adaptor for ipod's that plugs into your cam and you then download the pics. Shaun Minfie (2961)
227756 2004-04-06 20:37:00 I think Belkin might have an accessory for this. To be honest, unless you are going on a long trip I wouldn't bother. I've got 640Mb in my camera, I never run out.
Here it is:
Belkin iPod 6in1 Media Reader reads six card types onto the ipod. RRP $229. Should be able to find it cheaper.

robo.

Disclaimer:
This was not a paid advertisement for Belkin, or an endorsement of their products by the author. However, any bribes sent to the author by Belkin would be appreciated.
robo (205)
227757 2004-04-06 20:42:00 www.dpreview.com

www.macdevcenter.com
Jim B (153)
227758 2004-04-07 06:11:00 thanks,
I am going to be away about a year and I figured than I would need about 10G of storage...
Yeah.. Is it possible to just connect the camera to the ipod with a usb/firewire cable?? direct download?
MattyJ (4128)
227759 2004-04-08 03:35:00 An iPod seems an expensive storage device. ;-) You might be able to go to photo shops or cyber cafes and download your camera to CDs for a reasonable price. These could be posted home. An iPod is an attractive item to thieves, and it would be a bit sad to lose all your pictures as well if you were unlucky. Graham L (2)
227760 2004-04-08 03:46:00 Not if you keep it down your trousers, Graham.
It's a good point but an iPod is compact and convenient. Wouldn't leave it on the dash of the car, though.
robo.
robo (205)
227761 2004-04-08 03:59:00 "Compact and convenient." And valuable. What more could thieves want? Graham L (2)
227762 2004-04-08 04:09:00 Well, yes, but if you keep it on your person, the thief would be a) rather too familiar, especially unless you had been formally introduced, and b) better off being the new Kreskin because their psyhic abilities would be substantial if it was out of view.
That being said, a bunch of CDs would be safer, but less convenient if you have to find places to do it during your travels.
robo.
robo (205)
227763 2004-04-08 05:12:00 > You might be able to go to photo shops or cyber cafes and download your camera to CDs for a reasonable price. These could be posted home.

Good idea Graham, but if it were me I would not be wanting to delete/overwrite the originals until I had confirmation that the CDs had actually arrived home and worked.

Imagine how tragic it would be if the CDs didn't arrive or arrived damaged.... :-(
Susan B (19)
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