iPad Camera Connector Kit

TrophyWifeTrophyWife Registered Users Posts: 12 Big grins
edited May 8, 2010 in Digital Darkroom
Now that the iPad camera connector kit is out, who has used it?

I have a 5D Mark II and would love to download photos directly to the iPad to use it as a viewer (a la Epson) and also a backup storage device. Are sRaw1 or sRaw2 files viewable on the iPad? Can I then upload to Aperture the original files--not a compressed form?

The Apple discussion forums don't have a definite answer...
Canon 5D Mark II | Canon Rebel XTi | 24-105mm f/4L | 50mm f/1.4
iMac 3.06 GHz | Aperture

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  • cmasoncmason Registered Users Posts: 2,506 Major grins
    edited April 26, 2010
  • colourboxcolourbox Registered Users Posts: 2,095 Major grins
    edited April 26, 2010
    Terry White's review
    http://terrywhite.com/techblog/archives/5214

    Another review with Q&A in the comments
    http://db.tidbits.com/article/11219

    And commentary on using non-camera accessories with the camera kit
    http://db.tidbits.com/article/11221
    http://db.tidbits.com/article/11222
  • michswissmichswiss Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,235 Major grins
    edited April 28, 2010
    This sort of thing is starting to break down my will power to getting one of these devices sooner than later. This is likely to change the way I travel on the weekends.
  • Simo70Simo70 Registered Users Posts: 67 Big grins
    edited April 28, 2010
    I need to upgrade my imac and I thought about the new PowerBook Pro 15" so I could bring it with me all the time and upload photos on the fly. My big concern was the screen size...15" vs the 21.5" or 27" of the new iMac. I know I would loose portability if I go with the iMac, but now after I read those reviews I think the best way for me would be to get the new 27" iMac and an iPad.
    This is just AWESOME!!!!
  • drgardnerdrgardner Registered Users Posts: 2 Beginner grinner
    edited May 8, 2010
    Simo70 wrote: »
    I need to upgrade my imac and I thought about the new PowerBook Pro 15" so I could bring it with me all the time and upload photos on the fly. My big concern was the screen size...15" vs the 21.5" or 27" of the new iMac. I know I would loose portability if I go with the iMac, but now after I read those reviews I think the best way for me would be to get the new 27" iMac and an iPad.
    This is just AWESOME!!!!

    That's exactly what I did. It's - mostly - working quite well.

    The 27" iMac is a delight to edit on - lots of room on the screen, and very comfortable for editing. The iPad is great for portability and as a way to share your portfolio. The only real complaint I have with it is that file sharing (for things like Pages or Keynote - I write a great deal) is a real kluge.

    Cost wise, it worked out about the same - I spent about as much for both the 27" and the iPad as I would have for a maxed out 15" MacBook Pro.
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