Backing up CF cards while travelling

Can anyone recommend a reliable way to back up CF cards while on the road? Ideally I would like a way to copy the data off of the card onto a local hard drive, powered from a car 12V adaptor.

Hi there!

There are several 2.5" hdd solutions.

Personally, I like the look of the Apacer CP100 which burns straight to CD-R or CD-RW. Also includes 12V car battery lead. Try here: http://www.ephotozineshop.com/photo/flashcards/mass.html

BTW, February's EPhotozine competition is for a CP200 - theme "Technology". www.ephotozine.com

Hope that helps
Matt

Yes, great help, thanks.

I ordered the 40Gb SmartDisk FlashTrax, which will do the job of backup very nicely. Having a display will help me review the pictures I want to keep, too! It doesn't have a 12V adapter available until the spring, but I can heath-robinson one for the job.

-David

Hi up4fun,

You can also use an Image Tank, actually a portable HD Drive with a card reader. I'm using this type (locally made), with a 20G harddisk :
http://www.prestigio.com.sg/Product.asp?category=7&ID=37

It really helps, even if you have only 2 256MB CF cards!