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I'm asking this question here, rather than in the iPod section as it is more of a query that photographers might know the answer to, than those interested mainly in music.
I know that it is possible to transfer digital images onto an iPod and synch the images between different Mac's. But, what seems less clear is what the best way is of using an iPod to backup images directly from a camera whilst out and about and then to transfer the images from the iPod into a computer afterwards. It seems like an obvious use for an iPod, as they are basically small hard disk drives anyway. I've found various solutions on Google, but most of these links are several years old and use third party devices connected on to the iPod from Belkin for instance.
Is there any simple way of doing this with a relatively modern iPod? I have two iPod classic models with 80GB capacities, which would be ideal for this kind of use. I know that most use iPod's for listening to music, but it would be nice for those of us who like using Mac's to be able to use an iPod for photography as well. Any hints would be welcomed.

Allan:
Welcome to the Apple Discussions. Some of the newer iPods can upload directly from a camera. Check out the Apple M9861G/C iPod camera connector at the Apple store. http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9861G/C
For older models Belkin has a device. It's discussed at MacWorld: http://www.macworld.com/article/39241/2004/09/belkindigicamlink.html.
Then there are 3rd party photo storage devices for downloading directly from cameras to it.
http://photo.net/equipment/digital/tripper/
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6501_7-5145238-2.html
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. Just put the application in the Dock and click on it whenever you want to backup the dB file. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There's now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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