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Equipment & Techniques => Medium Format / Film / Digital Backs – and Large Sensor Photography => Topic started by: cgoss on June 29, 2010, 09:23:22 pm

Title: Advice On Phase Compatible Image Viewer
Post by: cgoss on June 29, 2010, 09:23:22 pm

I have been considering the Epson Px000 series of compact RAW photo viewers as a possible solution for bulk image storage on an extended trip I will be taking with my P45+.

I don't want to carry a full size laptop and the Epson's small size, large storage capacity, and ability to read direct from CF sound appealing.  There's one thing that troubles me though - I don't see Phase on the list of supported cameras and suspect that means the viewer on this relatively expensive device will go to waste.

Has anyone successfully used one of the Epson devices with Phase files?  If yes, can images be viewed as well as archived?

I'd also be interested in hearing about other affordable battery powered storage devices and/or ultra-compact laptops that are capable of reading direct from CF.  

Thanks!

Title: Advice On Phase Compatible Image Viewer
Post by: Snook on June 29, 2010, 09:50:23 pm

I have the Espon p4500 and the Phase files are not viewable.
I also have the NEXTO which both download the files perfectly but are not viewable...
Sure would be nice and I know of several people that have written to Espon but do not think it is going to happen!!!
Snook

PS. The NEXTO is by far better and FASTER than any of the others. I do double back-ups first to the NEXTO then to the espon on my trips, never has failed. The NEXTO batteries also last FOREVER!!
Get an extra battery for the epson for sure as it down loads rather slow but much better the previuos espon models.

Title: Advice On Phase Compatible Image Viewer
Post by: tom b on June 30, 2010, 12:07:07 am

Another option would be to get a netbook and portable flash hard drive for backup.

A comparison of netbooks is here:

http://laptopsmatrix.com/Netbooks/ (http://laptopsmatrix.com/Netbooks/)

An example of a portable hard drive is here:

http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=701 (http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=701)

This way you can see your images and back them up for a similar price to a 80GB Epsom.

Cheers,

Title: Advice On Phase Compatible Image Viewer
Post by: cgoss on June 30, 2010, 06:24:11 am

Quote from: Snook

I have the Espon p4500 and the Phase files are not viewable.
I also have the NEXTO which both download the files perfectly but are not viewable...

Thanks Snook.  Of these the NEXTO sounds like the best choice given Epson's inability to display Phase files.  A quick look at pricing suggests it also offers a lot more storage for a lot less money.

Title: Advice On Phase Compatible Image Viewer
Post by: cgoss on June 30, 2010, 06:37:43 am

Quote from: tom  b

Another option would be to get a netbook and portable flash hard drive for backup.
This way you can see your images and back them up for a similar price to a 80GB Epsom.

Good point.  Size and weight are a bit more than for a stand-alone but might be within reason.  USB support would allow use of a portable card reader to import images.

Title: Advice On Phase Compatible Image Viewer
Post by: Fritzer on July 01, 2010, 05:30:18 am

Quote from: tom  b

Another option would be to get a netbook and portable flash hard drive for backup.

It's what I did; for around 300 USD I got a Netbook, installed OSX on it, it's fully-featured backup HDD and reliable picture viewer.
Of course it's bigger than an image viewer.

Title: Advice On Phase Compatible Image Viewer
Post by: cgoss on July 01, 2010, 01:25:45 pm

Quote from: Fritzer

It's what I did; for around 300 USD I got a Netbook, installed OSX on it, it's fully-featured backup HDD and reliable picture viewer.
Of course it's bigger than an image viewer.

I hear you.  I'm definitely leaning toward a netbook.