the iPad ...who's been using one?

[thaddeussmith]

looking for collective knowledge on how you've been using the iPad for photography related activities. in what capacity and with which apps?

[prncfarquad]

Well before mine got jacked out of my truck I was using it to show my "portfolio" so to speak. I would also take it to our baseball tournaments and let the parents pass it around and order pics.

I know there are many other uses for it but since I am mainly an enthusiast that is what I used it for

[thaddeussmith]

did you use anything aside from the built in photo app?

[prncfarquad]

I would just sync with itunes and do it that way. I really didn't have much time to experiment before it was stolen. I am going to wait for the next generation to come out before I drop the money on another one.

[brad]

I've used it as an on site sales tool... let the customer scroll through images in the built in photo viewer while I took orders on the laptop.

And last night, I downloaded an app that allows me to use the iPad as a secondary monitor.. just gotta be on the same WiFi network.. I'm thinking that might make a slick presentation tool in combination with something like ProSelect.

[thaddeussmith]

anyone used it as a substitute for the dedicated 'offload and preview' devices?

[brad]

I've thought about it.. but hadn't been motivated to spend the money to figure out if it would work in my workflow..

[Monreal]

I use it to allow clients to pick the images they want on a CD, so I don't have to bring the MacBook Pro out. I just load all their images on the iPad and when I meet with them I just hand them the iPad and have them scroll through.

One of the biggest things I use it for is for contracts. I bought the NoteTakerHD app and all I do is open up the contract on the iPad and have them sign the contract with a stylus and then I email them the signed contract and to myself so we both have a record.

I LOVE THIS IPAD MORE THAN MY MBP. The only time I use my MBP is to edit photos.

TO EVERYONE THAT READS, PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR ELECTRONICS IN YOUR VEHICLE, THEY WILL GET STOLEN. I WOULD RATHER KEEP IT WITH ME AT ALL TIMES UNLESS MY TRUCK IS PARKED IN MY GARAGE... Sorry you got yours stolen :(

[lfmerrell]

Gotta check for the iPad but Verizon Fios has an app which lets you show your photos on a Fios TV wirelessly through Widgets.

Specializing in run on sentences since 1934 or there abouts.

Scottevest.com has jackets with an iPad inner pocket, in fact they have a bunch of hidden inner pockets.

[andyz]

Originally Posted by Monreal

I use it to allow clients to pick the images they want on a CD,:(

Photos don't show the file name in the regular viewer. How do you have them identify the individual photos they want?

[Sonny]

I use Sortshots for the iPad. Love it.

[andyz]

Thanks. Checking it out.

Can you only view your photos in Sort Shots in a thumbnail or slideshow mode, or can you see it large and flick from one to the next as in teh built-in viewer?

[RKDauph]

I use it for a portable portfolio (Portfolio to Go) and to do electronic property and model releases (Easy Release). I also use it for posing ideas to show clients, a picture is worth a thousand words after all.

Ohh, and a prop:




A sample release which is email to both me and the model.

[jeffclow]

That's a very clever use of it as a prop, Ray...

[jeffclow]

Originally Posted by lfmerrell

Gotta check for the iPad but Verizon Fios has an app which lets you show your photos on a Fios TV wirelessly through Widgets.

Specializing in run on sentences since 1934 or there abouts.

Scottevest.com has jackets with an iPad inner pocket, in fact they have a bunch of hidden inner pockets.

I got one of the Scottevests especially so I could take the iPad with me - it works great and no one would ever be the wiser that you had one on you.