Chains and speeds up your downloading process

Leonard Goh | Feb 19, 2008

For the more serious photographer who uses a dSLR, the Delkin Image Router will be a great addition to his gear. It can read multiple CF (Compact Flash) cards in a single go, and transfer all the data on the cards to the computer via USB 2.0.

Ok, even though I don't even fill up one CF media when I shoot, I think this will be a good device to use after you come back from a shooting trip. For press photographers, I guess this will be even more popular as multiple parties can download their images to the computer. If you really have a lot to transfer, you can link up to three Image Routers together and do a simultaneous transfer of up to 12 cards!
However, you have to use an optional software, BackupAndBurn, to download your images. This software can rename your files as you download, or even sort out the different file formats you've shot to allocated folders.

I'd like to see an SD (Secure Digital) card version out soon, because most of our compact point-and-shoot use that. If not, I guess this will make for an expensive accessory to display and brag about. For about US$150, you get the Image Router itself, or for US$249 you have it bundled with BackupAndBurn. The Image Router will start to ship in April, and can be purchased online.

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