Nikon--Two Card Slots
Apr 16, 2014 11:38:11 #
catfish252 wrote:
In case some of you don't know: br br For those ... (show quote)
Thanks for the good tip.
Apr 16, 2014 11:47:15 #
nervous2 wrote:
When I upgraded to my D7000 I was intrigued about ... (show quote)
I think you will drown in complexity.
For my tastes, just save NEF. Import in Lightroom as NEF which keeps the size smaller (not sure of relative size cf. jpeg). The in LR you can easily export as jpegs individually or in batches and also have the chance to control color space (print vs video viewing), size, etc.
In having two sets you will eventually delete the wrong version. Besides, as you learn the ins and outs of LR you may well desire to go back and try post-processing of some of the images you initially thought were just fine, and be very happy with the improvements.
My $0.02
Apr 16, 2014 12:14:55 #
Except when the dummy behind the camera forgets to bring extra cards or format from the previous shoot, lol!!
mikegreenwald wrote:
There is no reason to ever run into overflow problems. It only takes a few seconds to exchange cards.
Backup is essential. Speaking from experience, corrupt cards really do happen albeit rarely. Murphy's law applies - the corrupt card will occur only at critical times.
Backup is essential. Speaking from experience, corrupt cards really do happen albeit rarely. Murphy's law applies - the corrupt card will occur only at critical times.
Apr 16, 2014 12:31:33 #
Having had two card failures (Over many years) I bought my D7000 as much for this as any other feature. I always write two duplicate cards.
When I do a shoot, it is often either unrepeatable and important or setting up a location and model involves a real financial investment. Prior to having a camera that could write duplicates, I used to use 4gb cards and change them during the shoot. That way, if one failed I would only lose that portion of the shoot. Now I shoot 16 gb with duplicate. I still carry extra cards in case 400+ images is not enough for a shoot.
(OMG, I still remember taking 10 two-sided film holders for a shoot with my 4x5 Linhof. If 400 is not enough, I'm not a photographer but a snapshooter. Well sports photographers do need more)
I have my camera set up for both NEF and JPG, but I never use the JPG. I keep planning on changing that setting, but inertia gets in the way. LOL
When I do a shoot, it is often either unrepeatable and important or setting up a location and model involves a real financial investment. Prior to having a camera that could write duplicates, I used to use 4gb cards and change them during the shoot. That way, if one failed I would only lose that portion of the shoot. Now I shoot 16 gb with duplicate. I still carry extra cards in case 400+ images is not enough for a shoot.
(OMG, I still remember taking 10 two-sided film holders for a shoot with my 4x5 Linhof. If 400 is not enough, I'm not a photographer but a snapshooter. Well sports photographers do need more)
I have my camera set up for both NEF and JPG, but I never use the JPG. I keep planning on changing that setting, but inertia gets in the way. LOL
Apr 16, 2014 14:01:22 #
Pentony
Loc: Earth Traveller
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Apr 16, 2014 14:15:11 #
Eyesonly wrote:
I use RAW in one slot and JPG fine in the 2nd in my D7100. I travel a lot and selectively down load jpg files to an iPad to email to friends as I go. I have several cards and save the RAW files for PP when I get home. I'm not a professional photographer and I don't have clients so I only have myself to please. If I was going to photograph an important event for someone I'd probably switch the second slot to RAW to make sure I had a back up.
I shoot just raw and often download the pictures from the card directly to the Ipad. I think it just extracts the embedded Jpeg. So you do not need to shoot in both modes.
Apr 16, 2014 16:12:54 #
So....I take it nobody's using the second slot to store peanut butter samiches??...cause ya might just get hungry, ya know....
:) :) :)
:) :) :)
Apr 16, 2014 16:14:01 #
NJphotodoc
Loc: Now in the First State
I would suggest you use 1 card for jpeg and the other for RAW. I'd also recommend you get at least 2 32gb cards (preferably 64 gb) since the RAW files eat up space especially if you are going to shoot at max resolution.
Also if you are taking video, the will default to the card in Slot 1 and these are also memory hogs. Don't take anything less that Class 10 SDXC otherwise you'll find the time needed to store your pictures will be too long. There some good deals on eBay for around $40/64 gb cards but try to get a decent brand (Sandisk, Kingston, etc.)
Just make sure you set up the menu to save in both formats. The 7000 gives you some decent options.
Also if you are taking video, the will default to the card in Slot 1 and these are also memory hogs. Don't take anything less that Class 10 SDXC otherwise you'll find the time needed to store your pictures will be too long. There some good deals on eBay for around $40/64 gb cards but try to get a decent brand (Sandisk, Kingston, etc.)
Just make sure you set up the menu to save in both formats. The 7000 gives you some decent options.
Apr 16, 2014 17:39:32 #
HEART wrote:
So....I take it nobody's using the second slot to store peanut butter samiches??...cause ya might just get hungry, ya know....
:) :) :)
:) :) :)
Just a note to thank everyone who responded to my post. What great comments. I had about decided to go the NEF in slot 1 and JPEG Fine in slot 2 until I read Hearts suggestion. Now, frankly, I am torn. Again, thanks so much to all, Nervous2
Apr 16, 2014 18:53:16 #
The great thing is your not locked into a decision. Try one and see which fits your shooing habits. I use 1 for raw and 2 for JPEG but sometimes I may use one as a back up. Just a matter of changing it in the menu.
Apr 16, 2014 18:56:44 #
Sheila
Loc: Arizona or New York
Have D300s with CF and SD cards. Use CF as primary for raw files and SD for jpeg. Jpegs go to IPhoto and raw files to Lightroom. I use jpegs for a quick review of what I shot on a given day, for photos that I want a quick print with minimum processing. I like the way IPhoto allows me to organize my jpeg files. I download everything after a given days shoot and keep extra cards in by bag when I am out.
I always have a raw file if I want to do something more elaborate with a file or to have an unprocessed original file. I use a two exterior hard drive setup to keep raw and Lightroom files.
I have Lightroom 5 and Photoshop Elements 12.
I always have a raw file if I want to do something more elaborate with a file or to have an unprocessed original file. I use a two exterior hard drive setup to keep raw and Lightroom files.
I have Lightroom 5 and Photoshop Elements 12.
Apr 16, 2014 22:16:42 #
I just shoot raw. The raw file has an embedded jpeg which is what you see on your LCD. I usually have the fastest card set for raw and the other for video and overflow. I have multiple cameras so I have to juggle 3 different types of cards. As for card failures, I have had only one. I only format the card in the camera, never in the computer. This way you have a fresh file structure every time you start to shoot. This prevents most card failures.
Apr 16, 2014 22:24:27 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
I use my Lexar CF 32/1066 as a primary and my SD32/800 as secondary.
Bobbee wrote:
I have a D800. I use the SD slot for primary and the CF slot for secondary. I have a much bigger and faster DS card that CF. I then use my CF card as overflow. I used to shoot NEF and JPG. I was finding that except for occasional viewing I was not looking at the JPS and could quicly generate JPGs from the NEF. Which I do after a shoot anyway during editing. I need as much space for my pictures as posible. So I have eliminated the JPG capture as I was finding I did not need them any more.
Apr 17, 2014 00:46:27 #
After reading all these opinions and methods, I hope you will use the two card slots in the only correct manner...the manner that suits your needs. There is no 'incorrect' method
Apr 17, 2014 06:20:21 #
Brandmic wrote:
The great thing is your not locked into a decision. Try one and see which fits your shooing habits. I use 1 for raw and 2 for JPEG but sometimes I may use one as a back up. Just a matter of changing it in the menu.
Good point, and if the camera has buttons for custom settings, like Nikon's U1 and U2, maybe they could be used for that.
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