Transferring photos directly to an iPod.

[Vie]

Forgive me if this is a really stupid question (or have been asked before - I did do a search, but no luck)...

Is there a way to transfer photos directly from my camera (Canon IXUS 1000 Ti/PowerShot SD1000) to an iPod (without having to use a laptop as a go between)?

 

[pakman]

Vie, yes Apple sells a dongle (Ipod Camera Connector) that you plug into the ipod and connect to the camera's USB port. But you might want to check to see if your camera is compatible. Looks lke they haven't updated the compatible camera list (edit: I guess they only list cameras they have confirmed working but I think most families of cameras will still work as long as the protocol is the same). For instance, I see that the Canon S70 is not listed but I had no problems with it downloading jpg and RAW files to a 60gb Photo Ipod . But I don't use it anymore as its somewhat slow and you can't plug the ipod into an AC charger while it downloads. Actually thanks for reminding me, one of these days I'll have to test my new cameras just in case I want to use it as a backup in lieu of my laptop.

BTW, if you're camera does USB 2.0, then you're in luck. If it's USB1.0, it's gonna be painfully slow...

edit: good news, first I found the Camera Connector in my pile of widgets... and it works with my Fuji F30 and Canon 400D, both relatively new cameras.

 

[SCheckman]

I have the ipod camera connector and it works perfectly with my Canon SD700.

 

[eckybay]

I'm used the camera connector thing as well - any newer camera should have the correct protocols to work.
Be warned, it really uses up the ipod's batteries with the transfer though, so be sure to have a full charge before you start. I forget what size card I normally used when I did the transfers this way (it's been a while) - I want to say it was a half gig card in the camera (?). Much more than this might drain the battery of the ipod.

 

[SCheckman]

I'm used the camera connector thing as well - any newer camera should have the correct protocols to work.
Be warned, it really uses up the ipod's batteries with the transfer though, so be sure to have a full charge before you start. I forget what size card I normally used when I did the transfers this way (it's been a while) - I want to say it was a half gig card in the camera (?). Much more than this might drain the battery of the ipod.

I've transfered a 1 gig card (although I'm not sure if it was full) and it all transfered but it did go through the battery. I had to re-charge my ipod before I could use it.

 

[Diver Dennis]

I don't think the iPod will display RAW images though.

 

[eckybay]

I don't think the iPod will display RAW images though.

Nope, but if you want to clean off your memories cards and have an iPod anyways, it will store them and you can then transfer them to your computer to view at a later date. A lot easier than dragging a laptop around. If you don't have an iPod already, it's definitely worth looking into other storage methods for a trip rather than going that route. I wouldn't get one just for that purpose.

 

[Fordan]

Belkin has (had?) a similar product that was out before Apple's solution.

I usually just bring my laptop with me with Aperture installed on it, and suck down the RAW files into a project and transfer them to my desktop when I get back. Lets me be a geek on vacation as well... Skype's been very useful when travelling overseas.

 

[Diver Dennis]

I take my laptop on all my dive trips. It's really part of the standard equipment now.