iPod-E510 Uplink. Possible?

Kirika · 13th January 2008

http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/ma...hoto_ipod.html
http://www.engadget.com/2005/02/28/t...mera-connector

According to those two sites, the iPod can be connected to a digital camera via a special US$30 connector. However, I am uncertain whether dSLRs are on the list of compatible devices. Has anyone tried and/or succeeded in uploading photos to the iPod on the field? It would be a nifty thing to not have to purchase a separate large volume picture storage.

harper · 13th January 2008

well... never tried before... problem is how to connect the ipod with the cam... and there's no BT, only cable...

holidaydom · 13th January 2008

Perhaps it's only for cameras with a mini-USB jack...

Basically a device which allows the transfer of files to the iPod by having devices as a "thumbdrive" so to speak.

VSonic06 · 13th January 2008

By the time you're done transferring photos with either device, the iPod and your camera would have run out of battery. Great idea from when flash memory cards were still pricey but they're too slow to be practical.

microcosm · 14th January 2008

Originally Posted by VSonic06

By the time you're done transferring photos with either device, the iPod and your camera would have run out of battery. Great idea from when flash memory cards were still pricey but they're too slow to be practical.

Exactly. That is why they developed things like the Epson Px000 portable drives.

Kirika · 14th January 2008

Yes, but I already have an iPod, you see. It's just that I'm trying to figure if I can use it as a portable drive in a pinch. nice to have, but I'd rather save the portable drive funds for the new super wide lens when it does come out =p

bousozoku · 14th January 2008

Belkin made a couple of adapters for an iPod and Apple also created an adapter about 4 years ago for the iPod photo.

They didn't exactly give great results, mostly because of the battery drain, and it would be worse today because of the expanded file sizes.

Kirika · 14th January 2008

Well yes. That's precisely the brand of device featured in one of the two articles I provided. Just wondering whether a faster gadget has appeared since then. I believe the iPod has a decent transfer rate, but needs a device that can maximize its potential.

bousozoku · 15th January 2008

I often took my iPod with me to listen and I would connect it to my PowerBook and back up my photos to the iPod. I thought about the intermediate gadgets when the iPod photo debuted, but the reviews discouraged me and I'd already bought my iPod before those capabilities were available.

Better to just buy a generic device that accepts flash memory cards.

egnaro · 15th January 2008

wonder if it will work on iphone? if it does, when will iphone singapore release?

blazer_workz · 15th January 2008

Originally Posted by egnaro

wonder if it will work on iphone? if it does, when will iphone singapore release?

iPhone oni 8Gb..imagine u backup a 4Gb card to ur iPhone..u r left wif oni 4Gb for ur applications/music/videos/photos on the iPhone..capacity too small for iPhone..probably a 16Gb iPod Touch would be better..but i believe in the near future, larger capacity iPhone or iPod Touch will be launch..

bernards · 16th January 2008

I tried the ipod camera adaptor with an ipod video and E3. It doesn't work. It never really worked anyway.

bousozoku · 17th January 2008

Originally Posted by blazer_workz

iPhone oni 8Gb..imagine u backup a 4Gb card to ur iPhone..u r left wif oni 4Gb for ur applications/music/videos/photos on the iPhone..capacity too small for iPhone..probably a 16Gb iPod Touch would be better..but i believe in the near future, larger capacity iPhone or iPod Touch will be launch..

Probably better to open the iPhone or iPod touch and install the CompactFlash card directly.

GavinTing · 17th January 2008

I think this is meant more for PnS, who only have like 512 mb cards..

If you want, bring your ipod and camera to ishop or epicenter and ask if you can try.

13th January 2008	#1
Kirika Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 717	iPod-E510 Uplink. Possible? http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/ma...hoto_ipod.html http://www.engadget.com/2005/02/28/t...mera-connector According to those two sites, the iPod can be connected to a digital camera via a special US$30 connector. However, I am uncertain whether dSLRs are on the list of compatible devices. Has anyone tried and/or succeeded in uploading photos to the iPod on the field? It would be a nifty thing to not have to purchase a separate large volume picture storage.

13th January 2008	#2
harper Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: lost in translation Posts: 739	Re: iPod-E510 Uplink. Possible? well... never tried before... problem is how to connect the ipod with the cam... and there's no BT, only cable...

13th January 2008	#3
holidaydom Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 885	Re: iPod-E510 Uplink. Possible? Perhaps it's only for cameras with a mini-USB jack... Basically a device which allows the transfer of files to the iPod by having devices as a "thumbdrive" so to speak. __________________ Happiness is a state of mind.

13th January 2008	#4
VSonic06 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 808	Re: iPod-E510 Uplink. Possible? By the time you're done transferring photos with either device, the iPod and your camera would have run out of battery. Great idea from when flash memory cards were still pricey but they're too slow to be practical.

14th January 2008	#6
Kirika Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 717	Re: iPod-E510 Uplink. Possible? Yes, but I already have an iPod, you see. It's just that I'm trying to figure if I can use it as a portable drive in a pinch. nice to have, but I'd rather save the portable drive funds for the new super wide lens when it does come out =p

14th January 2008	#7
bousozoku Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: No dust, no auto focus area Posts: 802	Re: iPod-E510 Uplink. Possible? Belkin made a couple of adapters for an iPod and Apple also created an adapter about 4 years ago for the iPod photo. They didn't exactly give great results, mostly because of the battery drain, and it would be worse today because of the expanded file sizes.

15th January 2008	#9
bousozoku Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: No dust, no auto focus area Posts: 802	Re: iPod-E510 Uplink. Possible? I often took my iPod with me to listen and I would connect it to my PowerBook and back up my photos to the iPod. I thought about the intermediate gadgets when the iPod photo debuted, but the reviews discouraged me and I'd already bought my iPod before those capabilities were available. Better to just buy a generic device that accepts flash memory cards.

15th January 2008	#10
egnaro Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jurong Posts: 2,254	Re: iPod-E510 Uplink. Possible? wonder if it will work on iphone? if it does, when will iphone singapore release? __________________ Canon 7D + EFS10-22 + EF24-105L + Tamron 180 Macro + 580EXII + 10 Camera carrier

16th January 2008	#12
bernards Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 884	Re: iPod-E510 Uplink. Possible? I tried the ipod camera adaptor with an ipod video and E3. It doesn't work. It never really worked anyway.

17th January 2008	#14
GavinTing Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,276	Re: iPod-E510 Uplink. Possible? I think this is meant more for PnS, who only have like 512 mb cards.. If you want, bring your ipod and camera to ishop or epicenter and ask if you can try.