? about Lexar SD cards (Page 3): At this point I don't shoot video but who knows, I don't like to be limited if/when the need arises. Thanks for the input, CO.

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

CO wrote:

The Nikon SB-700 has more than enough power for anything. It has a guide number of 92' at ISO 100 and is about $325. The newly introduced SB-500 is also powerful with a guide number of 79' at ISO 100. It has LED lights in front to assist when shooting video.

At this point I don't shoot video but who knows, I don't like to be limited if/when the need arises. Thanks for the input, CO.

Retina Loc: Near Charleston,SC

Indeed it would be helpful if camera makers published their overall memory card test results. Objective methods should be free of culpability. Making great cameras is quite enough, however. Making card recommendations is actually a service meant to help customers avoid issues.

We are always free to buy whatever the market and our judgment prefer. Likewise, when a camera maker claims an unapproved brand of flash memory permanently destroyed the bushings in their zoom lens, I think it's worth sharing.

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

Retina wrote:

A Nikon support rep told me the SD cards listed in the manual as approved were based more on fees paid to Nikon than actual testing. The only concern I have with all brand name, class appropriate cards is whether they are counterfeit. It's unlikely, but so are manufacturing defects. Which one is greater, I don't know.

I hear you talkin' but this choice was made more on cost vs. speed and the fact that these were ordered before the two oldest went to an Anime convention in Denver and they were saving their bucks for that. I did see their recommendations and it wouldn't surprise me one bit if there was a little palm greasing going on. Most of my cards were purchased all over the place so they tend to have different names. All have performed great no matter who made them.

dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl

Nikon's list varies from camera to camera. The brands don't change much (Sandisk was added) but the accepted models of cards does change.. PNY for instance has never made the list due to the number of failures... I think ( and this is my personal opinion and not a corporate one) that by looking at the companies on the list, and purchasing one of those cards, you won't go wrong, where if you purchase one of the others, it may or may not work, or if it does work, who knows how long.

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

dcampbell52 wrote:

Nikon's list varies from camera to camera. The brands don't change much (Sandisk was added) but the accepted models of cards does change.. PNY for instance has never made the list due to the number of failures... I think ( and this is my personal opinion and not a corporate one) that by looking at the companies on the list, and purchasing one of those cards, you won't go wrong, where if you purchase one of the others, it may or may not work, or if it does work, who knows how long.

Sony must be one of them. I took one to work and put in their computer and when I got it home, the 7100 wouldn't open some of the pictures. It may have since gotten over that but it seemed kind of odd.

Retina Loc: Near Charleston,SC

Mike D. wrote:

Sony must be one of them. I took one to work and put in their computer and when I got it home, the 7100 wouldn't open some of the pictures. It may have since gotten over that but it seemed kind of odd.

my guess is that the OS dinged the FAT or a system file.

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

Retina wrote:

my guess is that the OS dinged the FAT or a system file.

It was a good thing that there wasn't anything important on that card but it was the first time it has ever happened. It goes to show ya, back up your stuff.

Dngallagher Loc: Wilmington De.

ValliPride wrote:

I like the Hoodman cards, made in America life guarantee, they are a bit more $. I had a lexar card defective lost many photos of Paris a few years ago. Good luck in what ever card you use, final thought We spend much$$ on our equipment why not get a good Quality card.

Had never heard of the Hoodman cards before - looks interesting indeed :)

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

I would like to thank everyone who replied for their input and especially Mr. Cambell for the clarification from a more personal perspective. More than once, folks have gone off on bizarre tangents over a simple question and I really appreciate the fact that common sense prevailed here.

It was a good b-day since there were also some new tool boxes (with ball-bearing slides on the drawers) and tools involved.

At the end of the day I believe it was a very good choice and these are literally bigger, better. and faster than my current stash of cards in any case. :thumbup:

gtobey Loc: Beaverton, Oregon

I got a refurb SB900 from Nikon for $419 that has blown me away.

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

gtobey wrote:

I got a refurb SB900 from Nikon for $419 that has blown me away.

I really need a flash that works. I bought a Vivitar several years ago and I let the guy talk me into a manual version that I didn't have time to learn how to use before my daughter's wedding. Fast forward a bit and it's been used twice and now sits in a drawer because after being used 2 maybe three times it won't fire up any longer. What a a pain. I would love to own an SB-910...