Which Memory Card Should I Buy
Feb 16, 2012 19:47:41 #
I am a little confused with the specifications of the memory cards for my Canon T2i. What should I look for regarding class?
Feb 16, 2012 19:50:40 #
a fast card that has a rating as close to a speed 10 rating as you can afford
http://lifehacker.com/5600627/take-sd-card-speed-into-account-when-taking-hi+res-photos
http://lifehacker.com/5600627/take-sd-card-speed-into-account-when-taking-hi+res-photos
Feb 17, 2012 00:53:48 #
RixPix wrote:
I am a little confused with the specifications of the memory cards for my Canon T2i. What should I look for regarding class?
I agree with DirtPusher. The higher the rating the better, especially if you shoot continuous.
Feb 17, 2012 06:05:48 #
Minimum requirements are a 6. That said, what photographer ever settled for minimum. I try to buy 10 whenever I can. Never lower than 6.
One thing I've noticed the other day was that a chip rated 10 listed a different transfer speed than some of the chips I have that are rated 10. I assumed the rating meant the transfer speed. Guess I was wrong.
One thing I've noticed the other day was that a chip rated 10 listed a different transfer speed than some of the chips I have that are rated 10. I assumed the rating meant the transfer speed. Guess I was wrong.
Feb 17, 2012 06:38:20 #
@RixPix: Whatever memory card you decide to buy, make sure it's from a "reputable" source. I have the Canon Powershot 10.0mp SX120 IS [small digital p&s], which I use the 4GB SD [San Disk], gets about 3000 images. For my Canon Powershot 14.1mp SX30 IS digital camera I also use the 4GB SD, [San Disk], gets about 1058 images. With my Canon 18mp EOS 60D I use the 8GB SD cards. I can shoot about 1000 images per card. The MP size of your camera will determine how many images you can get on your card. Also, when you get close to filling up your card, always change your memory card when you have at least 2-3 images left. Hope this helps you. I always get my memory cards from Adorama.com and you can get a pretty good deal if you buy more than one card.
Feb 17, 2012 06:47:34 #
I'll just add this:
Get a class 10 card, and get it from a reputable dealer...Adorama, B&H, Cameta, etc..
There is a HUGE "grey card" market out there and people get stung all of the time.
Get a class 10 card, and get it from a reputable dealer...Adorama, B&H, Cameta, etc..
There is a HUGE "grey card" market out there and people get stung all of the time.
Feb 17, 2012 07:21:27 #
I agree with you on that one rpavich! That very thing happened to my Photoshop class instructor. His son had given him one of those "gray" market cards, for a birthday gift, that looked just like a real SD card and it turned out to be a corrupted card.
Feb 17, 2012 07:24:37 #
Whatever you get, buy Lexar. Made in America. Grandson is using a Lexar Class 10 in the T2i. About $23 at Best Buy.
Feb 17, 2012 08:00:15 #
Feb 17, 2012 08:25:02 #
Whatever card you buy, you might want to download the photos whenever possible. I'd hate to have 1,000 pics on a card and have the card malfunction. Remember the old days of 8 exposures on 127 film?
Feb 17, 2012 08:28:36 #
RixPix wrote:
I am a little confused with the specifications of the memory cards for my Canon T2i. What should I look for regarding class?
My son and I are now using Eye-Fi cards. They upload the photos to the computer as soon as the camera is in range. I was shooting a couple of dozen shots in the house yesterday, and by the time I got to my computer, they were all there.
We just started using these, so I can't comment on long-term use. Go to their web site and make sure your camera can use them before you buy.
Feb 17, 2012 08:57:33 #
RixPix wrote:
I am a little confused with the specifications of the memory cards for my Canon T2i. What should I look for regarding class?
RixPix,
There are many brands of cards, problem is the Chinese knock them off all the time. I have seen cards on Ebay and know for a fact that I have seen the fakes advertised because they had mistakes in the LOGO. I have seen the responses made and agree with all of them. I would not recommend really big cards, since if something did go wrong with the card you have lost everything. I actually did loose a 4 gb card and about 200+ Raw photos, rare to have it happen but it can. I have 8 and 16 gb cards but only use them if I have to. Most of my cards are 4s, I have 16 of them. Make sure you check the recommended speed of the card for your camera, that is important. Also all of the stores listed are great, Adorama, B&H, Calumet, you can't go wrong dealing with them.
George
Feb 17, 2012 09:18:59 #
I just received my daily Buy.com newsletter, and it had this Kingston 16GB class 10 SD card on sale for $17.95.
http://www.buy.com/prod/kingston-16gb-class-10-secure-digital-high-capacity-sdhc-flash-card/226050633.html
http://www.buy.com/prod/kingston-16gb-class-10-secure-digital-high-capacity-sdhc-flash-card/226050633.html
Feb 17, 2012 09:20:02 #
My camera, D7000, has two card slots, so if I am ever shooting anything important, I could have the photos go to both cards. Belt and suspenders.
Feb 17, 2012 09:24:46 #
buy top shelf cards, call it cheap insurance.
Ebay is full of them, do NOT buy ANYTHING that shiops from Hong Kong, China, etc et al.
I like 4 or 8 GB for general purposes but own cards up to 32GB for point and shootem (G12) just in case I have an urge to shoot video.
I prefer Sandisk or Transcend, but any name brand will do, Get the biggest transfer rate you can afford, a lil spendy in the front end, but pays back every time you use them.
Enjoy and SHOOT SHOOT SHOOT
Ebay is full of them, do NOT buy ANYTHING that shiops from Hong Kong, China, etc et al.
I like 4 or 8 GB for general purposes but own cards up to 32GB for point and shootem (G12) just in case I have an urge to shoot video.
I prefer Sandisk or Transcend, but any name brand will do, Get the biggest transfer rate you can afford, a lil spendy in the front end, but pays back every time you use them.
Enjoy and SHOOT SHOOT SHOOT
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