Plain and simple.
The simplest is by buying an external hard drive.
Well, we were in the same boat….
Camera insurance can cover hard drive failures and is fairly inexpensive.
It also protects your gear against theft, breaking, and most accidents.
This one depends on how much you're shooting.
If you only shoot once a week, then backup once a week.
For Apple users Carbon Copy Cloner is a great free solution.
Also, the Apple Time Capsule that is built into the system works incredibly well.
BACKUP YOUR PHOTOS!
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