My answer to the CF storage problem:
1. Invest in a used semi-powerful laptop($600 eBay).
2. Get an extra battery($? eBay) for it. 3. Buy an External 2.5" USB/Firewire storage box(~$50). 4. Buy a 40GB 2.5"HD($82*)for the storage box.
if 3GB holds 212 RAW, then 30GB(don't fill the HD!) holds 2120 RAW
4b. OR a 60GB($135*)
if 30GB holds 2120 RAW, then 50GB holds 3533 RAW!
Total cost (40GB HD) for mobile ist support roughly : $800US
*Prices from www.pricewatch.com
Note: of course if you could afford an ist, then the extras to support the DSLR would not be a problem. ;-)
Comments on my solution anyone? /stands back with arms crossed. ;-)
When buying external 2.5" USB/Firewire, why not buying something that has CF slot on it? I am using ImageTank with 20GB HDD (200USD, 2 years ago) and don't need to carry any heavy notebook. With some good 2000mAh battery it runs for hours - enough to fill the whole disk. The only disatvantage of this device is its USB type 1, downloading photos to PC takes ages. Looks like the time to upgrade.
Regards
Peter Belak
