Storing digital photos?

songlines · Oct 9th, 2007, 02:33

Hi Everyone, I would like to ask a simple question please. I have a Canon digital camera and would like to know how I can best store my photos once my 2gb card is full,as I'm staying in India for two months and take lots of pics? Is there a way to do this, so that I can wipe and use the card again? I did check the forum but am a little in the dark. Thank you.

vonkla · Oct 9th, 2007, 02:46

In all the bigger places there are photoshops where you can burn the photo's on CD, they charge about 50 rs.

Mickey S · Oct 9th, 2007, 03:11

But make sure that

(a) they don't delete the images on the memory card as part of the copying process (i.e. make sure they copy them rather than transfer them.)
(b) you don't delete the images yourself until you've tried the CD in another computer (in an internet cafe or something) to make sure it can be read
(c) you get a second copy of the CD so you can send one home and keep one with you.

kidsan · Oct 9th, 2007, 18:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey S

But make sure that

(a) they don't delete the images on the memory card as part of the copying process (i.e. make sure they copy them rather than transfer them.)
(b) you don't delete the images yourself until you've tried the CD in another computer (in an internet cafe or something) to make sure it can be read
(c) you get a second copy of the CD so you can send one home and keep one with you.

sound advice!
and d) you ensure that they dont use cheapo CDs

pillimosan · Oct 9th, 2007, 18:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey S

But make sure that

(a) they don't delete the images on the memory card as part of the copying process (i.e. make sure they copy them rather than transfer them.)
(b) you don't delete the images yourself until you've tried the CD in another computer (in an internet cafe or something) to make sure it can be read
(c) you get a second copy of the CD so you can send one home and keep one with you.

That's exactly what I've been doing for 6 months, just remember to CHECK the cd before you go...you never know!

freenote · Oct 9th, 2007, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey S

But make sure that

(a) they don't delete the images on the memory card as part of the copying process (i.e. make sure they copy them rather than transfer them.)
(b) you don't delete the images yourself until you've tried the CD in another computer (in an internet cafe or something) to make sure it can be read
(c) you get a second copy of the CD so you can send one home and keep one with you.

as above but i do not get a second c d burnt .Have only had one problem when i didn't check the c d and some of the photo,s hadn't been copied and i had wiped the card

karnail · Oct 9th, 2007, 23:57

Dear, try burning CD in your hotel and also upload your fotos in some online web album like picasa etc. Dont depend on CDs alone rather get large USB drive or palm drive.

Shaktipalooza · Oct 10th, 2007, 00:55

I have one of these: Wolverine FlashPac, 60 GB Portable Storage Drive & 7-in-1 Media Card Reader

They are running around $140 USD. Mine has been working flawlessly with frequent use for two years now. It has a rechargeable battery that will transfer about 6 gigs of cards between charges. You can also purchase a AA battery adapter if you think you'll be away from power for long periods of time.

There are spendier, fancier models out there but this one has done the job just as well.

songlines · Nov 2nd, 2007, 21:25

Yes, thanks a million to all the people answering my query, I found it all very enlightening.
Best of luck to all.
Songlines

kunalkumarshah · Nov 2nd, 2007, 22:58

Connect to internet and upload your photos at

www.flickr.com
and
http://picasaweb.google.com

once you upload there.. Grab a DVD of Moserbear and burn the DVD with your photos.

After that take the card to a PhotoStudio closeby and get selected photos printed.

After this ..just clear your card.

Thus you will have required photos in print, everything Online and also in DVD

the opoponax · Nov 2nd, 2007, 23:03

What's the availablility of USB ports in web cafes? If I bring my camera's hookup or a card reader, will I be able to transfer files to flickr (or even do a bit of photo blogging) that way?

vistet · Nov 2nd, 2007, 23:28

Two caveats : uploading uncompressed images will be hard or impossible in many locations due to the slooow connections - this is why for example there is a low graphics version of Indiamike.

If you are going to Ladakh , Sikkim or other high areas , remember not to operate them above 4000 meters since they very often crash at these altitudes (warranty says 3000 meters ), and bring enough memory to bring you over the high areas.

Memory card prices have been in free fall for a while now , getting at least a second card will give you freedom at a low price to enjoy your trip instead of chasing net wallahs.

I´ve just returned from Spiti and Nepal , a two month trip , and this time I just brought more cards instead of the HD thingy, and burned two DVD´s along the way. I also brought my own DVD´s , packed in CD mailers. Bring a good case for CD´s , and the best protection you can find for the portable HD - Otterbox would be my first choice.

I blogged this time too (vistet.blogspot.com) , finding USB ports is not any serious issue but this year it was harder to find ´puters with Photoshop or other editing software. In Kaza I uploaded and used Irfanview , basic editing with small footprint and freeware to boot.

Oct 9th, 2007, 02:33	#1
songlines Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 2	Storing digital photos? Hi Everyone, I would like to ask a simple question please. I have a Canon digital camera and would like to know how I can best store my photos once my 2gb card is full,as I'm staying in India for two months and take lots of pics? Is there a way to do this, so that I can wipe and use the card again? I did check the forum but am a little in the dark. Thank you.

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karnail Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 172	Dear, try burning CD in your hotel and also upload your fotos in some online web album like picasa etc. Dont depend on CDs alone rather get large USB drive or palm drive. __________________ http://karnail.blogspot.com/

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Shaktipalooza Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Portland Oregon USA Posts: 896	I have one of these: Wolverine FlashPac, 60 GB Portable Storage Drive & 7-in-1 Media Card Reader They are running around $140 USD. Mine has been working flawlessly with frequent use for two years now. It has a rechargeable battery that will transfer about 6 gigs of cards between charges. You can also purchase a AA battery adapter if you think you'll be away from power for long periods of time. There are spendier, fancier models out there but this one has done the job just as well. __________________ IndiaGroove - Train finder now in beta! Pics from India 2006 Traditional Indian Dance

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songlines Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 2	Thanks a million ! Yes, thanks a million to all the people answering my query, I found it all very enlightening. Best of luck to all. Songlines

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kunalkumarshah Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mumbai - India Posts: 12	Best available options Connect to internet and upload your photos at www.flickr.com and http://picasaweb.google.com once you upload there.. Grab a DVD of Moserbear and burn the DVD with your photos. After that take the card to a PhotoStudio closeby and get selected photos printed. After this ..just clear your card. Thus you will have required photos in print, everything Online and also in DVD

Oct 9th, 2007, 02:46	#2
vonkla Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: netherland Posts: 192	In all the bigger places there are photoshops where you can burn the photo's on CD, they charge about 50 rs.

Oct 9th, 2007, 03:11	#3
Mickey S Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cymru Posts: 1,175	But make sure that (a) they don't delete the images on the memory card as part of the copying process (i.e. make sure they copy them rather than transfer them.) (b) you don't delete the images yourself until you've tried the CD in another computer (in an internet cafe or something) to make sure it can be read (c) you get a second copy of the CD so you can send one home and keep one with you.

Nov 2nd, 2007, 23:03	#11
the opoponax Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, via New Orleans Posts: 1,052	What's the availablility of USB ports in web cafes? If I bring my camera's hookup or a card reader, will I be able to transfer files to flickr (or even do a bit of photo blogging) that way?

Nov 2nd, 2007, 23:28	#12
vistet Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Umeå , Sweden Posts: 1,777	Two caveats : uploading uncompressed images will be hard or impossible in many locations due to the slooow connections - this is why for example there is a low graphics version of Indiamike. If you are going to Ladakh , Sikkim or other high areas , remember not to operate them above 4000 meters since they very often crash at these altitudes (warranty says 3000 meters ), and bring enough memory to bring you over the high areas. Memory card prices have been in free fall for a while now , getting at least a second card will give you freedom at a low price to enjoy your trip instead of chasing net wallahs. I´ve just returned from Spiti and Nepal , a two month trip , and this time I just brought more cards instead of the HD thingy, and burned two DVD´s along the way. I also brought my own DVD´s , packed in CD mailers. Bring a good case for CD´s , and the best protection you can find for the portable HD - Otterbox would be my first choice. I blogged this time too (vistet.blogspot.com) , finding USB ports is not any serious issue but this year it was harder to find ´puters with Photoshop or other editing software. In Kaza I uploaded and used Irfanview , basic editing with small footprint and freeware to boot. __________________ high road to ..

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