Just dropped one of mine and am afraid it's broken. All it does now is make a beeping sound when I hook it up. Thankfully everything I had on it is backed up.
Apr 09, 2014 15:34 | #1 Just dropped one of mine and am afraid it's broken. All it does now is make a beeping sound when I hook it up. Thankfully everything I had on it is backed up. My Gear: 6D, 7D, EOS-M w EF-M 22 f2 STM and EF-M 18-55 f3.5-5.6 IS STM, 17-40L f4, 24-70L f2.8, 100 f2.8 non-IS macro, 70-200L f/4 IS, 400L f5.6,, Canon 1.4x II TC, Canon Speedlite 430 EX II, Better Beamer. Manfrotto carbon fiber tripod, 2 monopods, Manfrotto ballhead and pistol grip tripod heads.
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JimK Senior Member 451 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2008 Location: Rockledge, FL More info | Apr 09, 2014 15:39 | #2 How large a drive, 1 TB or 2 TB? Canon: 7D (2, 1 gripped), 50D gripped, 500 f/4L IS, 100-400 L IS, 70-200 f/4L IS, 28-135 IS, 10-22, 15-85 IS, 1.4x II, 580EX
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Apr 09, 2014 15:43 | #3 Would prefer 2TB or more. USB 2 or 3. No more than $150-175. Lower if on sale. My Gear: 6D, 7D, EOS-M w EF-M 22 f2 STM and EF-M 18-55 f3.5-5.6 IS STM, 17-40L f4, 24-70L f2.8, 100 f2.8 non-IS macro, 70-200L f/4 IS, 400L f5.6,, Canon 1.4x II TC, Canon Speedlite 430 EX II, Better Beamer. Manfrotto carbon fiber tripod, 2 monopods, Manfrotto ballhead and pistol grip tripod heads.
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Apr 09, 2014 15:44 | #4 You should be able to get that deal easily. Check newegg..tigerdirect and of course Amazon.
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Apr 09, 2014 15:45 | #5 Here ya go.... I got the 4tb one.
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machinez Senior Member 327 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2012 Location: New York More info | Apr 09, 2014 15:50 | #6 Seagate Expansion 4TB USB 3.0 3.5" Desktop External Hard Drive STBV4000100 Black
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Apr 09, 2014 20:29 | #7 machinez wrote in post #16822055  Seagate Expansion 4TB USB 3.0 3.5" Desktop External Hard Drive STBV4000100 Black $129.99 Free Shipping after Coupon Code: "EMCPFPB54" (Exp 4/14). Tax in CA, NJ, TN. http://www.newegg.com …78354&Tpk=N82E16822178354 That is a really good deal.
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Apr 09, 2014 20:40 | #8 Thanks, guys! My Gear: 6D, 7D, EOS-M w EF-M 22 f2 STM and EF-M 18-55 f3.5-5.6 IS STM, 17-40L f4, 24-70L f2.8, 100 f2.8 non-IS macro, 70-200L f/4 IS, 400L f5.6,, Canon 1.4x II TC, Canon Speedlite 430 EX II, Better Beamer. Manfrotto carbon fiber tripod, 2 monopods, Manfrotto ballhead and pistol grip tripod heads.
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duane0524 Goldmember  4,840 posts Likes: 2 Joined Aug 2008 Location: South of Boston, MA More info | Apr 09, 2014 20:50 | #9 Sign up for Newegg emails, they give out good deals but you have to be registered. I just picked up a 2 TB usb 3.0 for $69 and free shipping. Canon 50D | Canon 17-55 | Sigma 30 1.4 | Canon 70-200 2.8 IS II| Canon 85 1.8 | 430EXII| 580EX ll | ST-E2 | Canon TC 1.4x II | Benro Travel Angel C1682TB0
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LostViet408 Senior Member 331 posts Likes: 3 Joined Apr 2012 Location: San Jose More info | Apr 09, 2014 20:56 | #10 |
Bearmann Goldmember  1,228 posts Likes: 57 Joined Feb 2008 Location: I live behind Graceland in a tool shed. I often meet the man early in the morning at Krispy Kreme. More info | Apr 09, 2014 22:41 | #11 machinez wrote in post #16822055 Seagate Expansion 4TB USB 3.0 3.5" Desktop External Hard Drive STBV4000100 Black $129.99 Free Shipping after Coupon Code: "EMCPFPB54" (Exp 4/14). Tax in CA, NJ, TN. http://www.newegg.com …78354&Tpk=N82E16822178354 or from Tiger Direct here: Barry
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Nightdiver13 Unabashed nerd!  2,272 posts Likes: 38 Joined May 2010 Location: Bigfoot Country More info | Apr 09, 2014 23:43 | #12 Anyone know a good place to keep any eye on for deals on thunderbolt externals? — Neil
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gpswiz Senior Member 675 posts Likes: 37 Joined Feb 2009 More info | Apr 10, 2014 02:01 | #13 I had problems with a couple Seagates so I recommend to go with a better brand. Body - 5DIII, 50D
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machinez Senior Member 327 posts Likes: 1 Joined Oct 2012 Location: New York More info | Apr 10, 2014 08:36 | #14 gpswiz wrote in post #16823043 I had problems with a couple Seagates so I recommend to go with a better brand. You are correct. Hitachi drives have the best survival rate. If you are buying an external hard drive from a non-OEM drive maker, it pays to know with brand they use internally.
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Apr 10, 2014 18:57 | #15 machinez wrote in post #16823393 You are correct. Hitachi drives have the best survival rate. If you are buying an external hard drive from a non-OEM drive maker, it pays to know with brand they use internally. http://blog.backblaze.com …-hard-drive-should-i-buy/ Have a couple of WD 2 TB drives I like very much and (so far) have given me no problems. May look into a Hitachi also. My Gear: 6D, 7D, EOS-M w EF-M 22 f2 STM and EF-M 18-55 f3.5-5.6 IS STM, 17-40L f4, 24-70L f2.8, 100 f2.8 non-IS macro, 70-200L f/4 IS, 400L f5.6,, Canon 1.4x II TC, Canon Speedlite 430 EX II, Better Beamer. Manfrotto carbon fiber tripod, 2 monopods, Manfrotto ballhead and pistol grip tripod heads.
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