SanDisk Warranty Replacement: Recently I sent in a SanDisk Extreme Pro 95MB/s 32GB SD card because the lock switch had broken off and the camera (Nikon D7200) "read" it as "locked". I...

kb6kgx Loc: Simi Valley, CA

Recently I sent in a SanDisk Extreme Pro 95MB/s 32GB SD card because the lock switch had broken off and the camera (Nikon D7200) "read" it as "locked". I sent it in to SanDisk for a warranty replacement.

SanDisk just emailed me that there is a problem with availability of the 32GB cards and asked if I would like an "upgrade" to the Extreme Pro 170MB/s 64GB.

Asking because I had read here on UHH that one should not get a card that is faster than the camera it is being used on. Should I take the higher-capacity card they are offering or tell them no thanks, and wait for the 32, whenever that will be?

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I wonder why anyone would say that. What is the reasoning?
It's just [i]capable[i/] of running up to 170MS/s, it doesn't run at 170MB/s.

Your (old one) is capable of running up to 95MB/s.

I'd take the 170.
Either card will run at the same speed in your camera because it's the system (processor) clock in the camera that will determine at what write/read speed the card actually runs.

I would trust no further information from the source you obtained that info.

Oh, I'm sorry, you read it here......

kb6kgx Loc: Simi Valley, CA

Yes, I read it here on UHH. In fact, I did a search for this topic before posting my question, and came across that very same post I got that from.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

kb6kgx wrote:

Yes, I read it here on UHH. In fact, I did a search for this topic before posting my question, and came across that very same post I got that from.

The UHH post is more about cost versus real need. Most cameras cannot use the full speed of the fast chips. The fast chips cost more that the slower chips that will still operate at the camera's fastest speed. So the question becomes why buy the fastest speed chip when one cannot use the full capabilities of the faster chip. The faster chip's capabilities may become more useful some time in the future, but it could be more like a far future for most camera increases in speed.

kb6kgx Loc: Simi Valley, CA

wdross wrote:

The UHH post is more about cost versus real need. Most cameras cannot use the full speed of the fast chips. The fast chips cost more that the slower chips that will still operate at the camera's fastest speed. So the question becomes why buy the fastest speed chip when one cannot use the full capabilities of the faster chip. The faster chip's capabilities may become more useful some time in the future, but it could be more like a far future for most camera increases in speed.

Bottom line, if they send me the "faster" card, I'll still be able to use it, it won't hurt. Correct?

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

kb6kgx wrote:

Bottom line, if they send me the "faster" card, I'll still be able to use it, it won't hurt. Correct?

Absolutely correct.

KLambar Loc: New Jersey

Take the upgrade.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

wdross wrote:

The UHH post is more about cost versus real need. Most cameras cannot use the full speed of the fast chips. The fast chips cost more that the slower chips that will still operate at the camera's fastest speed. So the question becomes why buy the fastest speed chip when one cannot use the full capabilities of the faster chip. The faster chip's capabilities may become more useful some time in the future, but it could be more like a far future for most camera increases in speed.

Thank you!
THAT information is VERY helpful and sheds a bit of light on the subject!!!!!

Paying for SPEED you can't use is TOTALLY DIFFERENT!
I totally agree with not paying for speed you don't need.

People do NOT use sufficient words to get a point across anymore. Laziness? Extremely POOR communications skills.
Yet ANOTHER case how crap (misinformation) gets propagated on the internet!.!.!

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

wdross wrote:

Absolutely correct.

bamfordr Loc: Campbell CA

kb6kgx wrote:

Bottom line, if they send me the "faster" card, I'll still be able to use it, it won't hurt. Correct?

It’s a bigger card so one question might be will your camera recognize it at all. Good luck.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

I believe your manual will list the appropriate cards to use with your camera. There's the advice directly from Nikon.
--Bob

kb6kgx wrote:

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SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

kb6kgx wrote:

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They’re saying don’t BUY a card that’s faster than your camera because you’re paying more and not getting the benefit. I’d jump on that free upgrade.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

kb6kgx wrote:

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Take the faster SD card. It will work fine. In fact, you will have an advantage that a lot of people forget to tell you about. Some people tell you not to get a card that is too fast because your camera has limited read/write speeds and you don't need the more expensive faster cards. WRONG. You can (almost) never get too fast a card because if you have a fast USB port and a fast card reader on your computer, then the faster card will allow for faster image transfer to your computer. Advantage - for you not having to wait as long. So go for the faster replacement. They wouldn't offer it if they thought it wouldn't work.

The only time I've seen this NOT be the case it with old devices like my Honda's NAVI system. It takes CF cards that you can store music on and it will play thru this device. But if I try using a large and fast CF card, the player will not recognize it. This is rare and usually only a problem with old technology such as my 2006 Honda player.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Longshadow wrote:

I'd take the 170

It's nice to hear of a company honoring its warranty.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

jerryc41 wrote:

It's nice to hear of a company honoring its warranty.

Definitely!!!