Last month I reported on a difference in speed when copying large numbers of files from a server to a PC or a Mac. I performed the tests again but this time the source of the files was a hard drive connected via firewire cable. This time the difference between Mac and PC was negligible. The new, striking graph is available after the jump.
The average time per file stayed constant no matter if 100 or 20,000 photographs were being copied to the computer.
I don't know many photographers who love photography for the workflow bits. Use this tip to transfer your photos quickly and as soon as your files are done copying, get back out there and continue doing what you love.
If you have other ways to speed up transfer of lots of photographs let's discuss in the comments.
Filed Under: Digital Photography, Hardware, Mac OS X, technology, Windows, workflow
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Feb 1, 2008 9AM #
Hi,
Nice blog! Big fan of national geographic. I've been into photography for a few months now and I'm looking for a good magazine to suscribe to. Just wondering what your thoughts were on this professional photographer? Good for a newbie?
Feb 1, 2008 9AM #
Great information, Ive been doing some research into this, and this has helped. Thank You
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