Digital Foci Photo Safe 120GB Stand-Alone Data Storage Unit
Never worry about running out of memory card space again with the Digital Foci Photo Safe Stand-Alone Data Storage Unit. Photo Safe frees up expensive memory card space and lets you reuse your memory card to keep shooting. When you get home, simply connect Photo Safe to your computer to retrieve your saved pictures.
The Photo Safe easily copies the entire contents of your memory card with the convenient one-touch Auto Copy button at copy speeds up to 3.4MB/sec, so that a full 1GB card can be copied in approximately 5 minutes.
Furthermore, the Photo Safe works with all popular card formats, including CompactFlash, MicroDrive, xD-Picture Card, MMC, SD/SDHC Card, Memory Stick and MS PRO. It can also work with other card types with an appropriate card adapter - sold separately.
You can also make copies of photos taken from friend's and family's cameras by inserting their cards into Photo Safe for instant archiving of special moments.
The Monochrome text/icon backlit LED screen shows key system information, including operational status, battery life, remaining hard drive capacity, and active partition. The Copy status indicator displays percentage completed during copy, copy confirmation, and number of files copied upon completion.
When connected to a computer, Photo Safe also functions as an external hard drive and memory card reader. Use Photo Safe to back up and archive digital images, music and important files from your computer through its high-speed USB 2.0 connection.
Since Photo Safe is compatible with both Windows and Macintosh, you can also easily transfer files between computers with the different operating systems.
- One touch photo backup directly from your digital camera memory card without a computer
- Built-in memory card slots directly support CF I/II, MD, SD (including SDHC), MMC, MS, and xD (RS-MMC, miniSD, MS Duo, and MS PRO Duo with adapter)
- Fast copy speeds can copy a full 1GB card in approximately 5 minutes
- Backlit LCD screen displays operational status, active partition, remaining hard drive capacity, battery life, and copy status indicator (displays percentage completed, copy confirmation, and number of files copied)
- Automatic sequential folder numbering: For each copy, Photo Safe creates a unique folder name indicating media card type and copy sequence per card type to keep you organized
- High-speed USB 2.0 connection for fast uploads and downloads to and from your computer
- LED indicators show data access status for memory card and hard drive
- Powered by a user-removable Lithium-Ion battery rechargeable via computer USB port or included external power adapter
- Functions as external hard drive and memory card reader when connected to computer
- PC & Macintosh system compatible
- Supports multiple partitions on the hard drive and the auto shut off function saves battery power
| Storage Capacity | 120GB |
| Compatible Memory Cards |
CompactFlash (Tyoe I & II) MicroDrive MultiMediaCard (MMC) Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card Memory Stick/MS PRO xD-Picture Card (RS-MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO Duo with appropriate adapter - sold separately) |
| LCD Display | 1.9" monochrome text/icon-based LCD screen with backlight |
| Video Out | No |
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Power Source |
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Powered/charged via USB Port AC Adapter/Charger included (100-240V AC to 5V DC) |
| Dimensions | 4.6 x 3.0 x 0.8" (117 x 77 x 21 mm) |
| Weight | 9.6 oz. (299 g) |
| System Requirements |
Windows and Macintosh compatible via USB Mass Storage Protocol Windows Vista, XP Home/Pro, ME, 2000 Macintosh OS 9.0 & later |
| Special Features | Uses a 5400rpm 2.5" hard drive, and supports FAT 32 File System |
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- High Capacity
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
Comments about Digital Foci Photo Safe 120GB Stand-Alone Data Storage Unit:
I bought the Photo Safe because I was tired of taking my laptop on vacation with me. We go sailing in the Virgin Islands every year, and up until this year, I was always the one who brought a laptop for everyone to dump their digital camera pictures onto.
This year, I'll be bringing my Digital Foci 120GB Photo Safe! I have both a Canon digital SLR and a Sony point & shoot (for underwater photography and videos). Others traveling with me have various other digital cameras. All of the memory cards work great with the Photo Safe. Transfering photos is easy and about as fast as copying them to my laptop.
Here are a few notes about the Photo Safe that aren't usually covered in the short descriptions:
The first thing was very important to me -- The Photo Safe backs up ALL files on the memory card. Photos, videos, folders, and files are all copied over. One similar product I looked into only copied photos, and would not copy videos or other files.
The other thing that usually isn't covered is erasing files on the card. When you make a backup, the files remain on the card unless to choose to delete them. Of course, you could also delete them in your camera. I am glad it doesn't automatically erase the card, because sometimes I want to get the pictures from a friend's card and hand it back to them with their pictures still on it.
Also, you can copy files from any non-CF card to a CF card. I have yet to find a use for this function, but it is there if someone needs it.
You can set up partitions on the Photo Safe's hard drive. If there are multiple partitions, it allows you to choose which one to copy to. I don't use this function, but I see how it could be useful for keeping things more organized.
Finally, the Photo Safe is a full-function external hard drive. It is fully powered by the USB port, so no power supply is necessary. It will also charge the internal battery when plugged into a USB port.
If I could change one thing about the Photo Safe, it would be to finish it in a rubbery coating for better grip.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Comments about Digital Foci Photo Safe 120GB Stand-Alone Data Storage Unit:
Excellent piece of equipment. We've used it forinternational travel in Asia and Africa. The device isrugged enough to withstand extreme temperature and even afew drops on the ground. The battery worked fine for us,although the meter for the battery level is a bit quirky, itseems to drop to the lowest bar after one 2 gig card,although will continue to work for at least another 4 gigs. Its very is easy to use, almost idiot proof and relativelyquick to download. It also didn't have any problem with thedrive being read by any other computers world wide (PC'sthat is). Highly recommended. I'm buying two more for my next trip!
Expertise: Professional
Problems Encountered: The drive comes with a case, which is nice, but it would bemore ideal if the card slots had covers, we find we have todust them often to make sure the slots stay dirt free. Ifyou keep it in the case and don't take it out in duststorms, you should be fine.
Comments about Digital Foci Photo Safe 120GB Stand-Alone Data Storage Unit:
I bought this drive with some hesitation, I am a pro wedding photographer out of Vegas and just got my new Nikon D2xs and found that even with stacks of cards that i was still short of memory. But when I got the drive in I found that it was beyond easy to get started with. It makes it so easy with only an on/off button and a enter button. The only complaint that I have is that the battery life is not the greatest. But I just bought 2 extra batteries and it seems to get the job done. I highly recommended this item. If you are just needing to clear a card and reuse it this is the item for you. It also erases the card and writes to # folders so that you can even double back up the same card and not overwrite any files.
Expertise: Professional
Problems Encountered: None Yet
Items I Recommend: 2 Extra Batteries
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- Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (installed)
- AC Adapter/Charger
- USB Cable
- Carrying Case
- User's Guide
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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