Tom Fenstermacher
Member
Does the G2 support Raw data files (specifically Nikon NEF images)?
I have heard that some of these portable storage devices do not.
I have heard that some of these portable storage devices do not.
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Image Tank G2 question
- Thread starter Tom Fenstermacher
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Bruce Henderson
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And another G2 question....
Does the IT G2 double as a USB2.0 CF reader? In other words, do two devices show up in your Explorer window?
Bruce
Does the IT G2 double as a USB2.0 CF reader? In other words, do two devices show up in your Explorer window?
Bruce
Scott Wong
Active member
I received the g2 today. Have not tried raw file yet but I think it works. All it does is copy the entire compact flash to a folder on the HD.
So when i copied mine I got card0001-> dcim-> blah blah. so raw should be ok. It also does show 2 devices on the explorer window.
The complete/ready icon is handy and the construction seems sturdy. That's one of the reason I bought this device .. the complete copy icon and copy back to compact flash feature.
The manual is a little confusing and it's probably operator error but I couldnt figure out how to browse/delete/copy the folder(s) very easily.
I could only figure out copy from compact flash to HD and that's it. (exe-exe) probably need to go through the manual again.
So when i copied mine I got card0001-> dcim-> blah blah. so raw should be ok. It also does show 2 devices on the explorer window.
The complete/ready icon is handy and the construction seems sturdy. That's one of the reason I bought this device .. the complete copy icon and copy back to compact flash feature.
The manual is a little confusing and it's probably operator error but I couldnt figure out how to browse/delete/copy the folder(s) very easily.
I could only figure out copy from compact flash to HD and that's it. (exe-exe) probably need to go through the manual again.
And another G2 question....
Does the IT G2 double as a USB2.0 CF reader? In other words, do two
devices show up in your Explorer window?
Bruce
21st Hermit
Veteran Member
Scott Wong,
When Steves Digicams tested the IT G2, the download using USB 2.0 was no faster than similar drives using USB 1.1.
It that true? Or did Steve make a mistake? See links:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_reviews/imagetank_g2.html
http://www.insidecomputer.com/performance_comparison.htm
Thanks!!!
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Lost in the Colorado Mountains!!!
When Steves Digicams tested the IT G2, the download using USB 2.0 was no faster than similar drives using USB 1.1.
It that true? Or did Steve make a mistake? See links:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_reviews/imagetank_g2.html
http://www.insidecomputer.com/performance_comparison.htm
Thanks!!!
--
Lost in the Colorado Mountains!!!
Arthur S.86133
Forum Enthusiast
Another test result from a website in Taiwan:
G2 -> PC (413 files, 1Gb) 380 secs, 2.69Mb/sec
G2 -> PC (2 files, 1Gb) 329secs, 3.11Mb/sec
G2 -> PC (413 files, 1Gb) 380 secs, 2.69Mb/sec
G2 -> PC (2 files, 1Gb) 329secs, 3.11Mb/sec
Lars Johnsson
Senior Member
I don't know what you mean by support. You only download the raw files to the harddisk in the Image Tank. I have the Image Tank 1 and it works good with raw files.
Lars
Lars
Does the G2 support Raw data files (specifically Nikon NEF images)?
I have heard that some of these portable storage devices do not.
Lars Johnsson
Senior Member
Look at your own link. It say that it's much faster now with USB2 interface.
Lars
Lars
Scott Wong,
When Steves Digicams tested the IT G2, the download using USB 2.0
was no faster than similar drives using USB 1.1.
It that true? Or did Steve make a mistake? See links:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_reviews/imagetank_g2.html
http://www.insidecomputer.com/performance_comparison.htm
Thanks!!!
--
Lost in the Colorado Mountains!!!
Parab Heigon
Member
So it's faster than USB 1.1 but not even close to the storage-to-PC speed of Tripper, which can reach about 15MB/sec for CF cards.
Anybody out there done any testing yourself on IT G2?
-ph-
Anybody out there done any testing yourself on IT G2?
-ph-
Another test result from a website in Taiwan:
G2 -> PC (413 files, 1Gb) 380 secs, 2.69Mb/sec
G2 -> PC (2 files, 1Gb) 329secs, 3.11Mb/sec
Suman Sharma
Member
I just bought one super digibin. Still experimenting.
But before deciding I never paid a lot of attention on how much time it takes to copy from storage device to PC. Thats not what I care. As my most of the download to PC will happen in night when I am relaxed. On the otherside, when you use USB1, its ok in speed.
I wanted one device which can transfer fast from my memory stick to storage and gives all the transfer information on display.
Comments ??
-suman
But before deciding I never paid a lot of attention on how much time it takes to copy from storage device to PC. Thats not what I care. As my most of the download to PC will happen in night when I am relaxed. On the otherside, when you use USB1, its ok in speed.
I wanted one device which can transfer fast from my memory stick to storage and gives all the transfer information on display.
Comments ??
-suman
Does the G2 support Raw data files (specifically Nikon NEF images)?
I have heard that some of these portable storage devices do not.
Lars Johnsson
Senior Member
Last month I come home after nearly 6 month in Thailand. I have a Image Tank (usb1). It took me 13 hours to download the pictures to my computer. I wish that I have usb2 instead.
Lars
Lars
Comments ??
-suman
Does the G2 support Raw data files (specifically Nikon NEF images)?
I have heard that some of these portable storage devices do not.
alldigital
Leading Member
Wow Lars, whad did you have 160 Gig HD? I always use drag and drop moving my files from the IT to my desktop HD. Takes no time at all.Last month I come home after nearly 6 month in Thailand. I have a
Image Tank (usb1). It took me 13 hours to download the pictures to
my computer. I wish that I have usb2 instead.
Lars
A.Small
Parab Heigon
Member
If you have 30GB of photo files in the USB1.1 Image Tank, it will take you about 10 hrs to download all the files to PC:
30,000/0.83/3600--> about 10 hrs
A "good" USB2.0 device should cut this time by a factor of 20 to 40, which means 30 to 15 minutes. What a huge difference!
Arthur -- just wondering how much time will it take you to "drag-and-drop" 30GB files from your IT to PC?
-ph-
30,000/0.83/3600--> about 10 hrs
A "good" USB2.0 device should cut this time by a factor of 20 to 40, which means 30 to 15 minutes. What a huge difference!
Arthur -- just wondering how much time will it take you to "drag-and-drop" 30GB files from your IT to PC?
-ph-
Wow Lars, whad did you have 160 Gig HD? I always use drag and dropLast month I come home after nearly 6 month in Thailand. I have a
Image Tank (usb1). It took me 13 hours to download the pictures to
my computer. I wish that I have usb2 instead.
Lars
moving my files from the IT to my desktop HD. Takes no time at all.
A.Small
Lars Johnsson
Senior Member
I have a 30 gig hd. in my Image Tank and it was nearly full.
Lars
Lars
Wow Lars, whad did you have 160 Gig HD? I always use drag and dropLast month I come home after nearly 6 month in Thailand. I have a
Image Tank (usb1). It took me 13 hours to download the pictures to
my computer. I wish that I have usb2 instead.
Lars
moving my files from the IT to my desktop HD. Takes no time at all.
A.Small
Lars Johnsson
Senior Member
That's the time in teori I think. When you do it for real it will take a little bit longer. Lars
A "good" USB2.0 device should cut this time by a factor of 20 to
40, which means 30 to 15 minutes. What a huge difference!
Arthur -- just wondering how much time will it take you to
"drag-and-drop" 30GB files from your IT to PC?
-ph-
Wow Lars, whad did you have 160 Gig HD? I always use drag and dropLast month I come home after nearly 6 month in Thailand. I have a
Image Tank (usb1). It took me 13 hours to download the pictures to
my computer. I wish that I have usb2 instead.
Lars
moving my files from the IT to my desktop HD. Takes no time at all.
A.Small
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