gopro transferring files to ipad mini

[Iris]

I'm wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to transfer files from gopro into an ipad mini. I would like to empty the camera out during a trip. When I get back home I would like to pull the files off the ipad mini on to my windows based pc.

Does anyone know if this is possible or how to do it, if it is possible?

 

[LKLD]

I think this would do the trick, but haven't used it.

https://store.apple.com/us/product/MD821ZM/A/lightning-to-usb-camera-adapter

 

[AlleyCat]

The apple link has users' questions... and A GoPro Hero 2 does NOT work with the adapter (error message to the effect of REQUIRED TOO MUCH POWER). Isolated result or not ?

 

[PhilJet09]

This is what I use.

https://store.apple.com/us/product/MD822ZM/A/lightning-to-sd-card-camera-reader

 

[LKLD]

My issue with my iPad Mini, is capacity. I have the 16gb one, and right now have 2.4 gigs left, which isn't enough for that many photos using my Canon 5D MKII. I usually just carried a bunch of cards, but am leaning to a small laptop or notebook. Probably will check for something used, as I only want it for storage while on trips.

 

[Iris]

How do you know how much storage is in your iPad mini? Where would I find this out?

 

[mcatrophy]

How do you know how much storage is in your iPad mini? Where would I find this out?

Settings -> General -> About gives you a list of useful stuff.

 

[Iris]

Thanks for all the replies. This helps me decide what to do. I think I may look for a small laptop for travel.

 

[Mudslide Miller]

I use a Go Pro and dump it all on a laptop daily while on long trips Iris. Go Pro files are very large, so a laptop with plenty of gigabytes makes it a snap to manage. I carry three Go Pro batteries & three 32GB SD cards and I can record all day if I want to with plenty of memory in the laptop to download at night. I start recharging batteries as soon as I get to my next destination.

 

[yamafitter]

Like Gary I dump all my GoPro video and photos at the end of each day. I carry an external drive and my MacBook Pro with me and download everything to the MacBook and then back it up to the external drive before clearing the files off the Nikon and the GoPro. I have the GoPro wall charger that charges the camera quicker than using the USB port on my Mac plus it leaves the USB port available for other things.

 

[Mudslide Miller]

I have the GoPro wall charger that charges the camera quicker than using the USB port on my Mac PC plus it leaves the USB port available for other things.

+1

 

[AVGeek]

I have the dual battery charger from GoPro, and have power in my tank bag, so I keep the two batteries charging while I ride, with the 3rd battery running the camera.

I have transferred GoPro files to my iPad with the card reader, but it takes a long time, and sucks up space quickly (and I have a 128Gb model!). Since I need it almost all the time anyway, I transfer files with my Macbook Pro to an external drive.

 

[Iris]

I use a Go Pro and dump it all on a laptop daily while on long trips Iris. Go Pro files are very large, so a laptop with plenty of gigabytes makes it a snap to manage. I carry three Go Pro batteries & three 32GB SD cards and I can record all day if I want to with plenty of memory in the laptop to download at night. I start recharging batteries as soon as I get to my next destination.

That's what I used to do. My laptop broke and now I only have the iPad (which to me is not as versatile). So, I am going to look for a laptop. What amount is considered "plenty of Gigabytes"?

I would like a really small laptop (like 10"). Would I have to consider 11.5" if I want the proper amount of gigabytes?

 

[AVGeek]

I use a Go Pro and dump it all on a laptop daily while on long trips Iris. Go Pro files are very large, so a laptop with plenty of gigabytes makes it a snap to manage. I carry three Go Pro batteries & three 32GB SD cards and I can record all day if I want to with plenty of memory in the laptop to download at night. I start recharging batteries as soon as I get to my next destination.

That's what I used to do. My laptop broke and now I only have the iPad (which to me is not as versatile). So, I am going to look for a laptop. What amount is considered "plenty of Gigabytes"?

I would like a really small laptop (like 10"). Would I have to consider 11.5" if I want the proper amount of gigabytes?

Screen size is irrelevant, you need a large drive. Although with smaller laptops, they tend to be small SSD or flash drives these days (typically 256-512Gb), although you may find a 1TB model. The better thing to do is find one with USB 3.0 ports (at least 2, if it doesn't have an integrated SD card slot), and use a large external drive (I currently have a 4TB Seagate, but it also pulls double duty as my media drive for iTunes). File size also depends on your GoPro settings; the higher the quality, the bigger the file. I have the Hero 3+ Black edition (former top of the line model), and record at 1080p/30. For about 15 minutes of video, the file size is about 4Gb.

 

[Iris]

Yup. We just got the GoPro Hero 3+ black also.

The laptop I am looking at is an Asus Eee PC 1005PE.

Hybrid Storage: 250 or 320 G

500 GB Asus Web Storage

3 USB ports

Card Reader: MMC/SD(SDHC)

For $379

Oh and it's about 10" but it's sort of fat (like 1").

I like the idea of maybe also grabbing a small 4TB Seagate thing.

 

[Mudslide Miller]

I always had enough memory to store the files on my laptop but I like the seperate hard drive idea too for extra back-up. Just have to find one small enough to tote along with the rest of my gear. Some of those external drives can be pretty bulky too. Where are you buying the Asus from Iris? That sounds like a pretty good price. You looking on-line or at a store?

 

[Iris]

Dammit the computer I listed above doesn't even exist for sale anywhere. WTF :-(

 

[yamafitter]

I don't think you'll find a small external 4Tb drive that will travel well. I have a LeCie 1 Tb Thunderbolt drive and when I get home I transfer my files over to my 6Tb MacBook drive and then start to edit away. The 1Tb drive should be more than large enough to handle any motorcycle trip. I had a smaller drive when I went to New Zealand for a month and it was fine.

The advantage of a laptop is that you could do some rough edits on the road and get rid of any video or photos you don't want to keep and save even more file space.

 

[LKLD]

I like the idea of maybe also grabbing a small 4TB Seagate thing.

Maybe look at this https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-portable-hard-drive/