Epson P-3000 40GB Multimedia Storage Drive, Viewer, and Audio-Video Player w 4-Inch LCD by Epson

Back up, store and view your images in vibrant color and detail, PC–free. An essential tool for on–the–go photographers, the Epson P–3000^™ features amazing image quality and a 40GB hard drive. The perfect partner to your digital SLR camera, this innovative device makes it easy to backup and view thousands of RAW and JPEG images on the spot. Use the large, 4–inch LCD to verify you have the shots you need while still on location. The P–3000 is the ideal alternative to lugging your laptop to the shoot.

Amazing screen quality

Four colors are better than one

Superior image quality for professionals

Photo Fine^® Ultra technology, exclusively from Epson, makes it possible to view your images with stunning clarity and rich detail. Using an innovative 4–color filter system, this powerful technology ensures amazing color reproduction – far better than that of a conventional LCD. Photo Fine Ultra encompasses 88% of the Adobe^® RGB color gamut and displays over 16.7 million colors. By displaying images at a higher pixel density, Photo Fine Ultra also offers smooth gradations and color transitions. View your images the way they were meant to be seen – as they were originally captured.
Ready for all your photographic adventures

With a 40GB hard drive, this device allows you to back up thousands of the largest RAW files wherever images are captured for peace of mind and security. The large, 4–inch 640x480 (VGA) LCD screen gives on–the–go photographers the ability to zoom in on RAW and JPEG images, confirm histogram data and create custom folders – all without the risk of bringing a laptop to often remote and hostile locales. Video and audio file storage / playback is supported as well.

Supports popular memory cards including Secure Digital and Compact Flash

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 for device–to–device backup; Audio/Video output to present customized slideshows

On the go convenience. On location peace of mind

Whether on assignment or on vacation, the Epson P–3000 gives you everything you need for all your photographic adventures. Why transport your laptop when you can quickly store and backup images right from your memory cards using this convenient, compact device? The P–3000 is essential for more efficient on–location viewing and downloading.

Portability. Quality. Security. (P-7000 shown)

Features/Benefits

Large, 4-inch LCD with exclusive Epson Photo Fine Ultra technology displays over 16.7 million colors, encompassing 88 percent of the Adobe RGB color space for amazing color reproduction
40GB hard drive
Zoom function to confirm image focus and fine detail
RAW and JPEG file support
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery lasts up to three hours for extended shoots
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface for device-to-device backup
Audio/video output to present customized slideshows

What the press is saying:

	"Whether you're a photo aficionado, or a professional shooter, Epson's P-3000 multimedia storage viewer definitely has a place in your gear bag. I know I don't like to leave home without one?" Diane Berkenfeld, ImagingInfo.com (9.7.2007)
	"Multimedia storage viewers like Epson's P-3000 help bridge the gap between camera and computer. With its big, bright, high-resolution, four-inch LCD and zoom capability, the P-3000 lets you get a much better look at your photographer's details. It's also a handy backup device, with card readers built-in and a 40 GB hard drive to store a vacation's worth of JPEGs." Staff, PC Photo (12.1.2006)
	"If like me you’re already tired of schlepping a laptop around, it’s time to take a look at Epson’s Multimedia Photo Viewers for your travels." Joe Farace, Shutterbug (12.1.2008)

What’s in the Box

Epson P–3000 multimedia viewer with 40GB hard drive, User documentation, Hi–Speed USB 2.0 cable, Protective carrying case and wrist strap, Rechargeable Lithium–Ion battery and AC adapter.

Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
I've tried to go the cheap route when it comes to backing up my digital photos in the field, such as combining the (awful) Aleratec Copy Cruiser Plus with a large-capacity (16G) USB pen drive, and using an adapter and my iPod to offload the data from my CF cards. The latter solution works OK in a pinch, but has several limitations, including the iPod's small screen, the slowness of the process, and the very narrow functionality of the interface (great for music, not quite adequate for viewing, judging, and copying photos). The Epson was designed from the ground up for duplicating digital photos (JPEG and RAW formats) on the road, a necessary task for photographers who prize their images as well as their sanity. It should fit nicely into any photo professional's 'out-of-doors' workflow. The device works very well (and pretty fast: for instance, I just copied 322 Mb worth of data -- that's 100 JPEG photos taken with a 10-megapixel camera at the highest-quality settings -- in just over 60 seconds). The 4-inch screen is bright and draws beautifully detailed images. The controls, while not the latest in ergonomic excellence (the 'back' button in particular could have been better placed), are easy to press and a cinch to figure out (I never even had to crack the manual). Like my Apple computers, the Epson multimedia viewers stand out for their plug-and-play elegance and simplicity. Push a CF card into the slot, or an SD card in a different slot next to it, and the viewer offers to let you browse the files on the card or copy the data to the P-3000's hard drive. You can also copy data to or from a USB device such as an external hard disk or a thumb drive. Want more? You can hide and password-protect folders; play slideshows with or without visual effects and with or without built-in music files playing as a soundtrack; give your photos a one-to-five-star rating to quickly separate the wheat from the chaff; look at EXIF data, blown highlights, and a histogram for each image; use an AV-out cable to show your images on a TV screen, and on and on. Of course, when viewing a photo, you can zoom in (up to 400 percent) to check details and sharpness, Later on, when you're ready to copy your images to your computer, just run the supplied USB cable from the Epson to your Mac or PC and the viewer shows up on your virtual desktop as a standard USB 2.0 drive. After a big job such as a wedding, this obviates the need to copy three or four or more memory cards to your computer via an external card reader. With the Epson viewer, all the backed-up data are already in one easily 'copyable' location. The Epson also lets you copy and play back video footage and MP3s. I have little use for the latter (that's what my iPod is for), but the video-player capability, though hardly crucial for my purposes, makes the P-3000 a pretty sweet and versatile road tool. I can't think of an actual feature that I'm missing -- OK, maybe wireless capability -- though that's not to say that this is a perfect product. The viewer is slightly unwieldy (about the size of the average automotive GPS unit); I have to think that top-notch engineering could reduce the dimensions a bit. I would have liked some kind of built-in protector that you can fold or draw shut over the fairly vulnerable screen. Speaking of missing hardware, the Epsons really should come with a stand that lets you angle the unit for optimal viewing. Also, it's a bit annoying that the device won't copy data to your computer's hard drive unless the unit's power adapter is attached, even if you have a full battery. Still, other than my cameras and lenses, this is the best photo tool I've bought in a long time. If you're a professional photographer who, like me, doesn't like to lug a laptop around but could do with fewer backup worries after you're done shooting a big assignment away from home, the Epson P-3000 or P-5000 will bring both pride of ownership and peace of mind.