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I have a 128MB SD card for Kodak digital camera. During a long time
travelling, it is obvious that one SD card is not sufficient to store
all pictures.

Can you please suggest how to solve this problem? Thank you very much.

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> I have a 128MB SD card for Kodak digital camera. During a long time
> travelling, it is obvious that one SD card is not sufficient to store
> all pictures.
>
> Can you please suggest how to solve this problem? Thank you very much.

You will probably need more than 128MB for several days' shooting, so
more cards would help.

Then when they are full, go to a cybercafe or internet cafe where you
will be able to burn a CD, then you can re-use the cards.

Colin D.

wrote:
: I have a 128MB SD card for Kodak digital camera. During a long time
: travelling, it is obvious that one SD card is not sufficient to store
: all pictures.

: Can you please suggest how to solve this problem? Thank you very much.

There are several solutions. Some are more practial than others depending
on your particular needs. Only you can decide what solution is best for
you.

The most expensive solution would be to carry a laptop with a card reader
so you can dump the card contents to the hard drive. While this is good if
you have a laptop and are willing to take it on vacation with you, and
this allows you to not only store but also check and edit your photos on
the road, it is not for everyone.

Next is an offline storage device. Some have a card reader built into a
external hard drive. Others have a card reader on a CD burner. Some of
these devices run on batteries or AC while others only run on AC. Hard
drive models have a limit on how much storage you have available while
replaceable media models (CDs) are only limited by how many blank disks
you are carrying. But on the other hand each CD holds a very limited
amaount of memory while many HD units have very large capacities (for very
large camera files). I would also include systems such as the camera
adapters and card readers for I-pods and similar. One other side benefit
of many of these devices is that some can be plugged into your home
computer for use as an external drive when you are not on vacation.

If you do not need several gig of storage you might wish to just purchase
more memory cards. SD cards are getting very inexpensive (particularly in
the smaller numbers like 128 and 256). So purchasing several more cards
shouldn't put too much of a strain on your pocket.

One more choice is to go to some of the local discount stores (Walmart,
Costco, etc). Many now have a do-it-yourself CD burner that you can copy
your card to a CD (for a minimal fee).

So depending on how much more memory you are likely to need on your
vacation, and how often you will need this additional memory, the
"correct" choice will vary. For example, a CD burner may become cost
effective if you are likely to use it for several trips each year. While
just needing one or two 128s to get you through a single trip, purchasing
the additional couple cards may be best for you. Only you can decide.

Randy

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Randy Berbaum
Champaign, IL

"Randy Berbaum" <> wrote in message
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> If you do not need several gig of storage you might wish to just purchase
> more memory cards. SD cards are getting very inexpensive (particularly in
> the smaller numbers like 128 and 256). So purchasing several more cards
> shouldn't put too much of a strain on your pocket.

It should be noted that one 256Mb card is cheaper than two 128Mb cards and
one 512Mb card is cheaper than two 256Mb cards, and (probably) so on.

Gerrit

Gerrit 't Hart <> wrote:

: "Randy Berbaum" <> wrote in message
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: SNIP
: >
: > If you do not need several gig of storage you might wish to just
: > purchase more memory cards. SD cards are getting very inexpensive
: > (particularly in the smaller numbers like 128 and 256). So purchasing
: > several more cards shouldn't put too much of a strain on your pocket.

: It should be noted that one 256Mb card is cheaper than two 128Mb cards
: and one 512Mb card is cheaper than two 256Mb cards, and (probably) so
: on.

True (in my experience). One thought, if larger cards are going to be used
(and likely filled) and archiving to a CD is in the future without a HD or
computer inbetween the two memory forms, you may look at cards ond/or
combinations of cards that are equal to or less than the capacity of a CD.
For example, I have a 6mp camera and have several "sets" of cards. Each
set is one 512mb card and one 128mb card. Thus each set will fit
comfortably one one CD (I have a battery powered CD burner for travel
storage). By having these sets I don't have to worry about splitting a
single card across more than one CD (which my unit has difficulty doing).

BTW, since we are talking about memory cards, I personally stick with a
brand of SD card that I know works consistantly in my camera. For me this
is Sandisk. There are probably other brands that are as good or better,
and possibly cheaper. But for the very slight difference in price of
equivalent brands I feel it is worth the peace of mind that comes from
knowing that the cards are very likely to work every time in my camera.

Also be sure to try any new card in your camera and all card readers
before leaving on vacation. After you have filled a card with
irreplaceable photos is not the time to discover that this card has a
problem with your equipment.

Randy

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Randy Berbaum
Champaign, IL

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wrote:

> I have a 128MB SD card for Kodak digital camera. During a long time
> travelling, it is obvious that one SD card is not sufficient to store
> all pictures.
>
> Can you please suggest how to solve this problem? Thank you very much.

Buy more SD cards for your trip.

I saw this wonderful device - Epson P2000 that I think is great
although it's expensive. It has 40 GB of storage space. It's a "must
have" on my list of things I "really" need.

Lori



On 24 Aug 2005 21:15:53 -0700, wrote:

>I have a 128MB SD card for Kodak digital camera. During a long time
>travelling, it is obvious that one SD card is not sufficient to store
>all pictures.
>
>Can you please suggest how to solve this problem? Thank you very much.

Kayla wrote:
> I saw this wonderful device - Epson P2000 that I think is great
> although it's expensive. It has 40 GB of storage space.

It retails for roughly $500.

For slightly less ($400 + $30), you could get 60GB iPod and their "iPod
Camera Connector", but it has its trade-offs: (direct download from
camera, shorter battery life, but 50% more capacity & only 6oz weight).


> It's a "must have" on my list of things I "really" need.

I've been debating getting the P2000 myself, "but..."

Its 4x the mass of an iPod, and with both of them being roughly half
the price of a laptop, the temptation is to pay a bit more and gain a
greater overall utility. I'm sure I've not been alone on this thought.

Part of my dilemma has been that I know that part of the P2000's
weight/size is due to of its battery size to support its "long" battery
life claim, but actual data on its battery life is not on its
specifications data sheet.

** For RPD members who own a P2000, some hard data on its
** battery life would be useful and very much appreciated.

(ie, many GB of data can be copied per battery charge?)



Back to the OP:

> >Can you please suggest how to solve this problem? Thank you very much.

When it comes down to the overall question of what to do about image
storage when more than 10ft from your home PC, there's really only a
couple of options:

1) Buy a buffer big enough to get home.
2) Pay for downloads to CD-R's while travelling.
3) Buy a portable storage device to download to
a) of quasi-dedicated
b) of general purpose type

Which means:

1) ($varies) Buy more flash cards to be "enough" (varies)
2) Cheap, but it will squander travel time to go find the service
3a) $500 for a wallet (Epson P2000; DigiMagic Portable CD Burner)
3b) $1000 for a laptop


Which one is the best option for you will depend on several factors:
A) How much $ am I willing to spend?
B) How small/light does my system really need to be?
C) How much "away from power plug" capability do I need?
D) How much total storage buffer (capacity) is needed?

For example, for going backpacking, you'll be away from a power plug
for TBD days and you're weight/size constrained. Flash Cards are the
lightest physically, as well as the lowest power demand...and you
download them for free (time+cost) when you get home. But they're the
most expensive option per GB.


Its hard to really do a good job cross-comparing the alternatives
without first narrowing down what it is that you really need.



-hh

I do a great deal of traveling and use a portable hard drive to store my
images on. I currently use a PD70X and a Transcend Digital Album.

www.alldigital.fotopic.net

"Shawn Hirn" <> wrote in message
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> In article < .com>,
> wrote:
>
>> I have a 128MB SD card for Kodak digital camera. During a long time
>> travelling, it is obvious that one SD card is not sufficient to store
>> all pictures.
>>
>> Can you please suggest how to solve this problem? Thank you very much.
>
> Buy more SD cards for your trip.

Or take low-res pictures!