Apple iPod Camera Connector

MacRumors · Feb 23, 2005, 10:17 AM

In addition to New iPod Models released today, Apple also announced a new "iPod Camera Connector" accessory.

The optional accessory allows users to connect their digital camera directly to the iPod Photo and to import their photos into the iPod.

Imported photos are viewable on the iPod Photo and can be synced with iPhoto on the Mac (as well as various photo apps on the PC). It will be available in late March for $29.

Recent comments by PortalPlayer's CEO predicted the emergance of more Photo integration with existing media players.

BWhaler · 11:50 AM

Brilliant.

This attachment with the lower price will make the iPod photo sell. Finally.

Looks like Apple is learning from their mistakes, to the betterment of Apple and its customers alike.

goodwill · Feb 23, 2005, 10:23 AM

bad ass

this will be perfect for my nikon d70.

iJaz · Feb 23, 2005, 10:23 AM

At last the iPod photo will make sense!
If I ever get a digital camera, I will definitively buy one.

unclewilco · 11:51 AM

i would love to transfer my digital photos to my 40gb old ipod, I dont want to view them, I just want to store them while Iam away from a PC.

but i assume that this connector will only work with the new ipodphoto, and i will have to get a thirdparty device and not upgrade..

thanks

wilco

Chaszmyr · Feb 23, 2005, 10:28 AM

This is the best news of the day... Might even be enough to persuade me to get one of the new 30gb photos.

Chaszmyr · 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclewilco

i would love to transfer my digital photos to my 40gb old ipod, I dont want to view them, I just want to store them while Iam away from a PC.

but i assume that this connector will only work with the new ipodphoto, and i will have to get a thirdparty device and not upgrade..

thanks

wilco

There have been a couple of devices made by Belkin that have allowed this for some time. You can find them on the online Apple Store, or in Apple retail stores.

unclewilco · Feb 23, 2005, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaszmyr

There have been a couple of devices made by Belkin that have allowed this for some time. You can find them on the online Apple Store, or in Apple retail stores.

thanks, i know, but it would be nice to get this cheaper alternative....!

good luck
wilco

mkrishnan · 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclewilco

i would love to transfer my digital photos to my 40gb old ipod, I dont want to view them, I just want to store them while Iam away from a PC.

but i assume that this connector will only work with the new ipodphoto, and i will have to get a thirdparty device and not upgrade..

thanks

wilco

Do you have a Mac or a Windows PC? If you are using Firewire, you should be able to connect the iPod in target disk mode and then copy them onto it using Finder. I believe you get into this mode by holding down forward and reverse while you plug the iPod in -- at least, that's on the pre-clickwheel pods.

t300 · Feb 23, 2005, 10:35 AM

This BETTER work with my 40gb iPod photo! I see no reason, after an update, why it wouldn't, but it better...

hikeNM · Feb 23, 2005, 10:37 AM

is this realeased yet? if so, where is it on apples site?

wPod · Feb 23, 2005, 10:38 AM

this deffinitly ads to the iPod photo. i want someone to come out with a wireless adapter to hook up to airport express!!!

Trowaman · Feb 23, 2005, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hikeNM

is this realeased yet? if so, where is it on apples site?

I don't see it either. I want to see this bugger.

unclewilco · Feb 23, 2005, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkrishnan

Do you have a Mac or a Windows PC? If you are using Firewire, you should be able to connect the iPod in target disk mode and then copy them onto it using Finder. I believe you get into this mode by holding down forward and reverse while you plug the iPod in -- at least, that's on the pre-clickwheel pods.

sorry did not make it clear..

when iam out on the road with my digital camera(and ipod And NO PC/mac which is most of the time) and fill my 512mb card, i would love to just move the photos in RAW format off the camera, to the ipod and then carry on shooting.. without having to carry extra memory cards... the belkin option is bulky and eats batterys... so i was hoping for an apple solution to my problem, without upgrading to a new photo ipod which i would not have any use for, who wants to view 6mb images on a tiny screen its bad enough on the Camera!

some more info on thisi connector would be useful

regards
wilco

Trowaman · Feb 23, 2005, 10:42 AM

okay, thanks to MacOSXRumors, they point out it's jsut a text blurb that reads new features like:

Choose new slideshow transitions on the go

Upload photos directly from your camera using the optional iPod Camera Connector accessory, also arriving in March

this is on the iPod downloads table on the right side

outerspaceapple · Feb 23, 2005, 10:43 AM

very awesome. i don't see it on Apple's website yet, but it will be awesome to see this beast in action.

virividox · Feb 23, 2005, 10:43 AM

i think the price drop was an excellent idea, too bad they didnt introduce new colors

a metalic red like candy apple would have been good, maybe an orange color, or purple too

2A Batterie · Feb 23, 2005, 10:44 AM

Are we going to see a pic or get any more info about this, or are we just going to have to settle for this blurb for the next month?

elzo · Feb 23, 2005, 10:45 AM

Now a real reason to own an iPod photo. 25,000 pictures, 15,000 tunes and being able to connect to your camera.

All for £309 - Works for me!

gwuMACaddict · Feb 23, 2005, 10:45 AM

seems like a great idea- great for my digital slr

Trimix · Feb 23, 2005, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goodwill

bad ass

this will be perfect for my nikon d70.

you beat me to it - this is brilliant - now i will wait for the cable and then go out and buy the whole thing - i am wondering ? do you think we can transfer raw format just the same as jpeg ? if that is the case, then heck, i could do with 80 or even 120 gigs - but hey, i can dream, no ?

outerspaceapple · Feb 23, 2005, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trimix

you beat me to it - this is brilliant - now i will wait for the cable and then go out and buy the whole thing - i am wondering ? do you think we can transfer raw format just the same as jpeg ? if that is the case, then heck, i could do with 80 or even 120 gigs - but hey, i can dream, no ?

Well this is the "year of HD." iPhoto was recently updated to support raw, so i'd be surprised if the new iPod photo doesn't.

Serialexp · Feb 23, 2005, 10:51 AM

Well, the new iPod Photos use iPod Photo Software 1.0, same as the old ones, and the iPod update software on the iPod downloads page does not differentiate between new iPod Photos and old ones, so I'm sure that all of the accessories and software for the new Photo models will work with the old ones. Also, the software refers to adding support for second generation iPod minis but says nothing about adding support for second-gen iPod photos.

So don't worry. The only differences between the new and old iPod photos is the change in packed in accessories and the shift from 40Gb to 30Gb. There's no change in functionality between them.

Roll on March, I say - looks like Apple are really going to push the photo aspect...

PCtoMac · Feb 23, 2005, 10:53 AM

This is great news, especially since I was just about to get a 40GB iPod!!!

Only problem is, I was going to buy the JBL On Stage Speakers for the iPod (Apple Store), but they do not support Photo iPods....

Anybody know of any good speakers, like the JBL On Stage, that will support the iPod Photo???

swissmann · Feb 23, 2005, 10:59 AM

A photographer on the road, a 60 GB iPod Photo, and this adapter seem like a very convenient combination. Not much to lug around and a lot of photos can be transferred and kept.

Feb 23, 2005, 10:17 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Apple iPod Camera Connector In addition to New iPod Models released today, Apple also announced a new "iPod Camera Connector" accessory. The optional accessory allows users to connect their digital camera directly to the iPod Photo and to import their photos into the iPod. Imported photos are viewable on the iPod Photo and can be synced with iPhoto on the Mac (as well as various photo apps on the PC). It will be available in late March for $29. Recent comments by PortalPlayer's CEO predicted the emergance of more Photo integration with existing media players.

Feb 23, 2005, 10:21 AM	#2
BWhaler macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2003	Brilliant. This attachment with the lower price will make the iPod photo sell. Finally. Looks like Apple is learning from their mistakes, to the betterment of Apple and its customers alike. __________________ "Faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death." -- Hunter Thompson Last edited by Rower_CPU : Feb 23, 2005 at 11:50 AM. Reason: no fp talk

Feb 23, 2005, 10:23 AM	#4
iJaz macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2004	At last the iPod photo will make sense! If I ever get a digital camera, I will definitively buy one. __________________ Home: PM G5 2.3 GHz 4.5 GB RAM, 20" ACD, 1G 512 MB and 2G 1GB Shuffle, 4 GB nano RED, 80 GB iPod, iPhone 3G S⃣ 32 GB Black. Work: MacBook C2D 2.0 GHz 4GB RAM

Feb 23, 2005, 10:27 AM	#5
unclewilco macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2005	i would love to transfer my digital photos to my 40gb old ipod, I dont want to view them, I just want to store them while Iam away from a PC. but i assume that this connector will only work with the new ipodphoto, and i will have to get a thirdparty device and not upgrade.. thanks wilco Last edited by Rower_CPU : Feb 23, 2005 at 11:51 AM. Reason: no fp talk

Feb 23, 2005, 10:38 AM	#12
wPod macrumors 68000 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denver, CO	this deffinitly ads to the iPod photo. i want someone to come out with a wireless adapter to hook up to airport express!!! __________________ 15" PB 1.33 Ghz 1.5GB ram, Dell 2005FPW Mac Mini solo 1.5 Ghz; iPod 10GB 1gen, 20GB 4gen, 80GB 5.5gen, Shuffle 1 gen 512, 2gen 1GB TV 40GB

Feb 23, 2005, 10:23 AM	#3
goodwill macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: London	bad ass this will be perfect for my nikon d70.

Feb 23, 2005, 10:28 AM	#6
Chaszmyr macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Boulder, CO	This is the best news of the day... Might even be enough to persuade me to get one of the new 30gb photos.

Feb 23, 2005, 10:35 AM	#10
t300 Guest Join Date: Apr 2004	This BETTER work with my 40gb iPod photo! I see no reason, after an update, why it wouldn't, but it better...

Feb 23, 2005, 10:37 AM	#11
hikeNM macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Somewhere close to a dairy in East Texas	is this realeased yet? if so, where is it on apples site?

Feb 23, 2005, 10:42 AM	#15
Trowaman macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CD: TX-22	okay, thanks to MacOSXRumors, they point out it's jsut a text blurb that reads new features like: Choose new slideshow transitions on the go Upload photos directly from your camera using the optional iPod Camera Connector accessory, also arriving in March this is on the iPod downloads table on the right side

Feb 23, 2005, 10:43 AM	#16
outerspaceapple macrumors regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: Minnetonka, MN USA	very awesome. i don't see it on Apple's website yet, but it will be awesome to see this beast in action. __________________ Tech podcast in laymans terms: Square Two – Vinyl Records = 843 lbs. – Compact Disks = 131 lbs. – Cassettes = 42 lbs. – 60GB iPod = 6.4 ounces SquareCaster - Podcast RSS Manager http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/19530

Feb 23, 2005, 10:43 AM	#17
virividox macrumors 68040 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Manila - Nottingham - Philadelphia - Santa Barbara - Boston (ugh hate not knowing where to call home)	i think the price drop was an excellent idea, too bad they didnt introduce new colors a metalic red like candy apple would have been good, maybe an orange color, or purple too __________________ 17" MBP , 2 gig ram, 200 gig fw800 + 120 gig fw400 + 250 gig usb2 ext, 5g 80gig Ipod, Tiger d200 & d70

Feb 23, 2005, 10:44 AM	#18
2A Batterie macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Out of a Suitcase, USA	Are we going to see a pic or get any more info about this, or are we just going to have to settle for this blurb for the next month? __________________ My First Webpage using iWeb! MacBook 2.4 Core 2 Duo/DIGI002R

Feb 23, 2005, 10:45 AM	#19
elzo macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2004	iPod Photo Now a real reason to own an iPod photo. 25,000 pictures, 15,000 tunes and being able to connect to your camera. All for £309 - Works for me!

Feb 23, 2005, 10:45 AM	#20
gwuMACaddict macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: washington dc	seems like a great idea- great for my digital slr __________________ *"if everyone is thinking alike, then someone isn't thinking"*

Feb 23, 2005, 10:51 AM	#23
Serialexp macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2005	Well, the new iPod Photos use iPod Photo Software 1.0, same as the old ones, and the iPod update software on the iPod downloads page does not differentiate between new iPod Photos and old ones, so I'm sure that all of the accessories and software for the new Photo models will work with the old ones. Also, the software refers to adding support for second generation iPod minis but says nothing about adding support for second-gen iPod photos. So don't worry. The only differences between the new and old iPod photos is the change in packed in accessories and the shift from 40Gb to 30Gb. There's no change in functionality between them. Roll on March, I say - looks like Apple are really going to push the photo aspect...

Feb 23, 2005, 10:53 AM	#24
PCtoMac macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2005	Awesome News This is great news, especially since I was just about to get a 40GB iPod!!! Only problem is, I was going to buy the JBL On Stage Speakers for the iPod (Apple Store), but they do not support Photo iPods.... Anybody know of any good speakers, like the JBL On Stage, that will support the iPod Photo???

Feb 23, 2005, 10:59 AM	#25
swissmann macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Utah Alps	A photographer on the road, a 60 GB iPod Photo, and this adapter seem like a very convenient combination. Not much to lug around and a lot of photos can be transferred and kept. __________________ Always looking for a faster Mac.

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