Ordering New SD Cards
Nov 2, 2023 09:14:12 #
The only memory cards that have failed on me have been a couple of SanDisk MicroSDs. Still, I think I should play it safe and order replacements for my current SD cards. A couple of my cameras have two card slots, but if one of them fails, that leaves me with just one, and if that fails...
I have two SD cards from July 2022, but the others go back several years. Yes, they work, but how long will they continue working? I've heard too many stories about people taking hundreds of pictures and having them all disappear.
I have two SD cards from July 2022, but the others go back several years. Yes, they work, but how long will they continue working? I've heard too many stories about people taking hundreds of pictures and having them all disappear.
Nov 2, 2023 09:29:05 #
jerryc41 wrote:
The only memory cards that have failed on me have ... (show quote)
How many spare cars do you have, just in case? Some cards live for long time and others allegedly croak prematurely. If you're truly in an angst tizzy buy many small cards in case you lose one. Then you only have worry about them filling quickly and missing shots while you swap one out.
Fwiw, For all my years with digital, I have yet to have an issue. There are too many unknowns when people have issues with cards. Same for a car!
Nov 2, 2023 10:00:40 #
pithydoug wrote:
How many spare cars do you have, just in case? Some cards live for long time and others allegedly croak prematurely. If you're truly in an angst tizzy buy many small cards in case you lose one. Then you only have worry about them filling quickly and missing shots while you swap one out.
Fwiw, For all my years with digital, I have yet to have an issue. There are too many unknowns when people have issues with cards. Same for a car!
Fwiw, For all my years with digital, I have yet to have an issue. There are too many unknowns when people have issues with cards. Same for a car!
You are definitely "pithy," Doug. 😋
Nov 2, 2023 10:00:44 #
Some of my cards are over 15 years old.
They will work until they don't, just like everything else.
I do have spare cards though, primarily for using for pictures, if and when I fill cards.
My 12+ year old cameras only have one slot.
I guess I'm SOL
Maybe I should get another camera in case one breaks.
Not.
They will work until they don't, just like everything else.
I do have spare cards though, primarily for using for pictures, if and when I fill cards.
My 12+ year old cameras only have one slot.
I guess I'm SOL
Maybe I should get another camera in case one breaks.
Not.
Nov 2, 2023 10:04:37 #
pithydoug wrote:
How many spare cars do you have, just in case? Some cards live for long time and others allegedly croak prematurely. If you're truly in an angst tizzy buy many small cards in case you lose one. Then you only have worry about them filling quickly and missing shots while you swap one out.
Fwiw, For all my years with digital, I have yet to have an issue. There are too many unknowns when people have issues with cards. Same for a car!
Fwiw, For all my years with digital, I have yet to have an issue. There are too many unknowns when people have issues with cards. Same for a car!
I always have problem with car. Other things I do have problem from time to time but nothing compared to car. Also all my gear last a long time but not car. To me car is the one type of machinery I need and own that gives me the most problems.
My dad bought a Marelli fan when I was born 68 years ago and it's still working today.
Nov 2, 2023 10:39:25 #
jerryc41 wrote:
The only memory cards that have failed on me have ... (show quote)
Maybe you should buy another Jerry for when the first one fails.
Two Jerrys??? Horrors!!!! 
Nov 2, 2023 10:44:40 #
jerryc41 wrote:
The only memory cards that have failed on me have ... (show quote)
What brand, source and size are you thinking of?
Nov 2, 2023 11:41:41 #
bsprague wrote:
What brand, source and size are you thinking of?
I know that some people think buying an SD card is a no-brainer, but there are so many different specs! I'll probably get some SanDisk, 32GB. I've been using these for years. I don't shoot video with a DSLR, so the speed of these cards is fine.
https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-32GB-UHS-I-SDSDXXG-032G-GN4IN/dp/B01J5RHBQ4/ref=sr_1_8?crid=19CZ7X87A0PE9&keywords=sandisk+pro+uhs&qid=1698939644&sprefix=sandisk+pro+uhs%2Caps%2C454&sr=8-8
Nov 2, 2023 11:56:50 #
cliff Hilbert wrote:
Maybe you should buy another Jerry for when the first one fails. Two Jerrys??? Horrors!!!!
Two Jerrys??? Horrors!!!! 
Nov 2, 2023 11:58:55 #
Yea, I'm not picky, other than Sandisk.
I've no need for speed.
The ones I have are probably faster than my camera transfer rate, which gains nothing.
I've no need for speed.
The ones I have are probably faster than my camera transfer rate, which gains nothing.
Nov 2, 2023 12:01:16 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I know that some people think buying an SD card is a no-brainer, but there are so many different specs! I'll probably get some SanDisk, 32GB. I've been using these for years. I don't shoot video with a DSLR, so the speed of these cards is fine.
https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-32GB-UHS-I-SDSDXXG-032G-GN4IN/dp/B01J5RHBQ4/ref=sr_1_8?crid=19CZ7X87A0PE9&keywords=sandisk+pro+uhs&qid=1698939644&sprefix=sandisk+pro+uhs%2Caps%2C454&sr=8-8
https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-32GB-UHS-I-SDSDXXG-032G-GN4IN/dp/B01J5RHBQ4/ref=sr_1_8?crid=19CZ7X87A0PE9&keywords=sandisk+pro+uhs&qid=1698939644&sprefix=sandisk+pro+uhs%2Caps%2C454&sr=8-8
I've been using SanDisk 64GB with my D850. Big files. Never had one fail. The D850 has two card slots. I have never been tempted to use the second one!
Nov 2, 2023 12:08:03 #
Retired CPO wrote:
I've been using SanDisk 64GB with my D850. Big files. Never had one fail. The D850 has two card slots. I have never been tempted to use the second one!
Easy place to carry a spare...
Nov 2, 2023 15:16:48 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I know that some people think buying an SD card is a no-brainer, but there are so many different specs! I'll probably get some SanDisk, 32GB. I've been using these for years. I don't shoot video with a DSLR, so the speed of these cards is fine.
https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-32GB-UHS-I-SDSDXXG-032G-GN4IN/dp/B01J5RHBQ4/ref=sr_1_8?crid=19CZ7X87A0PE9&keywords=sandisk+pro+uhs&qid=1698939644&sprefix=sandisk+pro+uhs%2Caps%2C454&sr=8-8
https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-32GB-UHS-I-SDSDXXG-032G-GN4IN/dp/B01J5RHBQ4/ref=sr_1_8?crid=19CZ7X87A0PE9&keywords=sandisk+pro+uhs&qid=1698939644&sprefix=sandisk+pro+uhs%2Caps%2C454&sr=8-8
I've been using SanDisk Extreme, not "Pro". They have the "V30" rating making them fast enough for the 4K video that I shoot in a couple different cameras. The are cheaper than the "Pro" and, as far as I can tell, equally as good.
$9 for 32GB at B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1692693-REG/sandisk_sdsdxvt_032g_ancin_32gb_extreme_uhs_i_sd.html?sts=pi
Nov 2, 2023 15:21:22 #
bsprague wrote:
I've been using SanDisk Extreme, not "Pro". They have the "V30" rating making them fast enough for the 4K video that I shoot in a couple different cameras. The are cheaper than the "Pro" and, as far as I can tell, equally as good.
$9 for 32GB at B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1692693-REG/sandisk_sdsdxvt_032g_ancin_32gb_extreme_uhs_i_sd.html?sts=pi
$9 for 32GB at B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1692693-REG/sandisk_sdsdxvt_032g_ancin_32gb_extreme_uhs_i_sd.html?sts=pi
Prices keep lowering.
Nov 2, 2023 15:27:14 #
Longshadow wrote:
Prices keep lowering.
Yes! 32GB for near the price of a roll of Fuji film with only 36 exposures!
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1759047-REG/fujifilm_600022184_400_color_negative_film.html?sts=pi
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