Is anyone using iPod Photo with a Mac and DSLR?

[opus]

Is anyone using the new iPod Photo with a DSLR and a Mac? I just got the new iPod along with a card reader that plugs into it. I hope to be able to use it as a "digital wallet" while I'm out shooting on vacation, and be able to avoid having to stop and download everything to my computer at home before I can reuse the card.

How is the workflow? Do you *have* to use iPhoto or Photoshop Elements in order to manage the images or get them off the iPod? I'm a little afraid of rebuilding my entire workflow around this device, but I will if I have to.

What have been your experiences?

[Peter_AUS]

We had a discussion about this a while ago, regarding image tanks and someone was using his iPod for this purpose.

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[opus]

Thanks! Of course, that discussion's been over 6 months ago. I wonder if the Belkin speed is any better. I bought a card reader but I could take it back and purchase the direct-from-camera option instead, unless that's by Belkin, too...

[Peter_AUS]

True but it is a starting point of reference as well. You should be able to contact the person who has the iPod and ask some further questions maybe that might be helpful.

[christopher_platt]

My brother in law (the computer guy) said that as far as reviews go, it uses a LOT of the iPod's battery to transfer the images. There is a direct from camera transfer thing ou can get now, it's supposed to be faster, but I don't know about the power drain from it.
Chip