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Title: Best inexpensive way to off load CF in the field
Post by: oferlevy on July 31, 2013, 01:59:08 AM
Hi all,
I am using the 5D III for wildlife in RAW and only have 2x 64 GB CF cards. I would like to get a device to which I can off load one card while using the other one and finish off loading in 10-15 minutes max. I know I need a good card reader with USB 3 and a device which has USB 3.
My question is whether a laptop such as this will do the trick or I should look into a more expensive one or a different device:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/984945-REG/acer_nx_m8aaa_002_aspire_v5_131_2647_11_6_notebook.html

Thanks,
Ofer
Title: Re: Best inexpensive way to off load CF in the field
Post by: Redrocks on July 31, 2013, 02:29:15 AM
In theory. one of these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Port-USB-3-0-Laptop-Notebook-34mm-PCMCIA-Express-Slot-Expansion-Add-On-Card-/121141924676

will work in any old laptop with the fitting. Kingston do a good card reader on Amazon for £20.
Title: Re: Best inexpensive way to off load CF in the field
Post by: oferlevy on July 31, 2013, 05:59:54 AM
Thanks! That looks like an interesting and CHEAP way... ;)
Title: Re: Best inexpensive way to off load CF in the field
Post by: dopepope on August 02, 2013, 02:13:38 AM
Define cheap, 20 bucks is pretty cheap.
Title: Re: Best inexpensive way to off load CF in the field
Post by: Abstrak on August 02, 2013, 10:51:39 PM
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