What memory card?
Nov 2, 2012 10:48:14 #
I am looking for a new memory card for my Canon. I have an old Sandisk off a Canon Sureshot -A20 which works OK and was also looking at a Kingston.
However, when I checked out the reviews at Amazon for Sandisk, Kingston and Transcend I ran into problems as there were so many bad reviews on all of them. People were reporting errors and lost pictures (800 in one case) and many that the cards would not work with their camera even though the writeup claimed it would. Each one said they would purchase one of the other cards next time.
So I come to the font of photographic knowledge and ask the good members here for their experiences.
However, when I checked out the reviews at Amazon for Sandisk, Kingston and Transcend I ran into problems as there were so many bad reviews on all of them. People were reporting errors and lost pictures (800 in one case) and many that the cards would not work with their camera even though the writeup claimed it would. Each one said they would purchase one of the other cards next time.
So I come to the font of photographic knowledge and ask the good members here for their experiences.
Nov 2, 2012 10:55:23 #
I have had no problems with either Sandisk or Kingston just be sure you get a #10 card if you do photography where you take a lot of shots in rapid succession like sporting events or races. If you shoot landscapes and flowers then one of the slower cards are cheaper and will serve just as well. I shoot canon as well. Hope this helps.
Nov 2, 2012 10:58:55 #
Ignore the reviews, I have used Sandisk (you can buy direct) for years and years, Kingston (again you can buy direct).
MUST be class ten
I always buy class 10 SDHC
MUST be class ten
I always buy class 10 SDHC
Nov 2, 2012 11:00:43 #
Crwiwy wrote:
I am looking for a new memory card for my Canon. I... (show quote)
People are very quick to complain, oftenbecause of mistakes they made themselves. I've never had a problem wjth a card. I use Eye-Fi now mostly.
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Nov 2, 2012 11:08:21 #
JR1 wrote:
Ignore the reviews, I have used Sandisk (you can buy direct) for years and years, Kingston (again you can buy direct).
MUST be class ten
I always buy class 10 SDHC
MUST be class ten
I always buy class 10 SDHC
Thanks for replies. I forgot to say that I need a CF card - not a SD. How do I find out if a card is a class 10? looking on Amazon I found a Kingston 4GB ELITE PRO COMPACTFLASH CARD 133X CF4GBS2 Storage Flash USB Memory but it doesn't say what class it is.
The write-up I did find stated 'CompactFlash Elite Pro 16, 8, and 4GB cards work in newer cameras and other devices that are capable of utilizing a FAT32 file system. - How new? Does that include the Canon EOS 300D?
Just to confuse matters more - the Kingston site only show the basic CF card, 266x and 600x - they do not show the 133x.
Nov 2, 2012 11:10:48 #
It says class 10 on the front
Amazon search CLASS 10
But the original question didn't say compact flash just memory card
Amazon search CLASS 10
But the original question didn't say compact flash just memory card
Nov 2, 2012 11:15:07 #
donrent
Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
Another thing, ANYONE who leaves 800 images on a card is only asking for trouble... Dumb, dumb, dumb............
Nov 2, 2012 11:17:23 #
I would rather have 2 16gb than 1 32, if it fails you lose all.
Go for the latest cards, Sandisk extreme pro are good
UDMA6
Go for the latest cards, Sandisk extreme pro are good
UDMA6
Nov 2, 2012 11:18:18 #
Nov 2, 2012 11:50:34 #
Crwiwy wrote:
I am looking for a new memory card for my Canon. I... (show quote)
I use Lexar CF and a few sandisk... BUT IT REALLY DEPENDS on what your camera manufacturer recommends for your camera; and then you can google to check out the speeds of certain digital storage for your camera for comparison...
Nov 2, 2012 19:04:32 #
I think its just amazing how people with little to no knowledge of a subject always seems to have to pipe in with opinions that have nothing to do with the post. What are they thinking????
Nov 2, 2012 20:16:33 #
JR1 wrote:
I would rather have 2 16gb than 1 32, if it fails you lose all.
Go for the latest cards, Sandisk extreme pro are good
UDMA6
Go for the latest cards, Sandisk extreme pro are good
UDMA6
I would agree. It's the only card I use. I typically only use 8gbs-- but then I don't shoot 500 shots a day-- and I download after each shoot and my camera is a 12.3 mgb. With 3 cards, I've never had a problem-- even while traveling abroad...
Nov 3, 2012 00:44:54 #
I have used PNY and Patriot cards for quite some time with no problems. Much less expensive. Also, I would rather have two 8 gb cards than one 16 gb.
Nov 3, 2012 05:35:18 #
Cards will fail, Most of the manufactures have warranty and will replace the card. I have or used Sandisk, Kingston and Transcend, SanDisk and Delkin. SanDisk and Delkin have replaced bad cards. I am using some Transend SD cards in my Nikon D800 without any problem and I have large files
Nov 3, 2012 06:11:15 #
donrent wrote:
Another thing, ANYONE who leaves 800 images on a card is only asking for trouble... Dumb, dumb, dumb............
What if you are on a super holiday and do not have a computer with you to download the pictures to? :(
I agree with others here though - it does seem more sensible to use several smaller capacity cards to limit damage should a card fail. ;)
On the other hand - downloading as soon as possible and then leaving them on the card is a safeguard should the computer have a problem. :oops:
Then again.........
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