Reliable SD Card Brands
Jan 18, 2015 22:09:31 #
lporrel
Loc: California
Ha all,
I'm looking for a reliable brand of class 10 or better 64-128GB SD card(s) for a once in a lifetime trip.
What brands would you trust?
Which brands (or off-brands) would you avoid?
For example, I can get a Kingston 128GB, Class 10, 30MB/s for $38. I can get a similarly spec'd but 60MB/s Lexar for $50. And then there are a variety of brands that I've never heard of before that cost less or offer better performance for the same price. For example, Silicon Power makes a 64GB 85MB/s card that sells for $25.
Thanks!
I'm looking for a reliable brand of class 10 or better 64-128GB SD card(s) for a once in a lifetime trip.
What brands would you trust?
Which brands (or off-brands) would you avoid?
For example, I can get a Kingston 128GB, Class 10, 30MB/s for $38. I can get a similarly spec'd but 60MB/s Lexar for $50. And then there are a variety of brands that I've never heard of before that cost less or offer better performance for the same price. For example, Silicon Power makes a 64GB 85MB/s card that sells for $25.
Thanks!
Jan 18, 2015 22:10:46 #
Jan 18, 2015 22:21:19 #
Jan 18, 2015 22:23:47 #
I have about a dozen different SD cards and they are all Transcend.
They are reasonably priced(on amazon), have a lifetime guarantee and I've never had any issues with any of them.
They are reasonably priced(on amazon), have a lifetime guarantee and I've never had any issues with any of them.
Jan 18, 2015 22:26:08 #
lporrel wrote:
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I have always avoided high capacity cards. You have too much to lose. I would suggest a larger number of 16-32GB cards.
Jan 18, 2015 23:00:04 #
Hi there, I've used Lexar backed up by Sandisk, (32 gig, 1066x in the same camera) and I've never lost any data from either CF or SD card with normal use. I even admit to running a few through the washer that had been left in my pants pocket...stupid I know, but they always still work with nothing lost. CF an SD cards are generally very resilient to abuse (I'm good at that) including moisture, just not high heat like the clothes dryer. I know that too.
Chris
I'm looking for a reliable brand of class 10 or better 64-128GB SD card(s) for a once in a lifetime trip.
What brands would you trust?
Which brands (or off-brands) would you avoid?
For example, I can get a Kingston 128GB, Class 10, 30MB/s for $38. I can get a similarly spec'd but 60MB/s Lexar for $50. And then there are a variety of brands that I've never heard of before that cost less or offer better performance for the same price. For example, Silicon Power makes a 64GB 85MB/s card that sells for $25.
Thanks![/quote]
Chris
I'm looking for a reliable brand of class 10 or better 64-128GB SD card(s) for a once in a lifetime trip.
What brands would you trust?
Which brands (or off-brands) would you avoid?
For example, I can get a Kingston 128GB, Class 10, 30MB/s for $38. I can get a similarly spec'd but 60MB/s Lexar for $50. And then there are a variety of brands that I've never heard of before that cost less or offer better performance for the same price. For example, Silicon Power makes a 64GB 85MB/s card that sells for $25.
Thanks![/quote]
Jan 18, 2015 23:33:59 #
lporrel wrote:
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Get smaller cards and more of them...then if one goes bad you don't lose everything. Avoid off brand names, and if the price seems too good, there's probably a reason it's low. The speed shown on the card is READ speed, not WRITE speed so check the specs, you want the highest WRITE speed.
I've had real good luck with SanDisk, I usually buy Class 10 32gig 95mb/s. http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Extreme-HD-Ready-Frustration-Free-SDSDXPA-032G-AFFP/dp/B007NDL56A
I recently bought a PNY 32gig Class 10 90mb/s that I've been pleased with and the price is right...http://www.amazon.com/PNY-Elite-Performance-Speed-Class/dp/B00DX5D9I4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1421641948&sr=1-1&keywords=PNY+Elite+Performance+32GB+High+Speed+SDHC+Class+10+UHS-1+Up+to+90MB%2Fsec+Flash+Card+-+P-SDH32U1H-GE&pebp=1421641949938&peasin=B00DX5D9I4
Jan 18, 2015 23:46:09 #
lporrel wrote:
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There is an interesting article here with guidance on an overall-best SD card - the article is recent, unlike many on the same topic, and they do name names: http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-sd-card/
You might find some of the commentary/data available on sdcard.org of interest.
I aim for the fastest possible write speed that my camera is capable of, even if it means economizing on capacity. As some have stated, better to have several separate smaller cards than one very large and risk damage or theft. Theft or confiscation being a factor in itself - I've read where those traveling in sketchy locales will swap in/out cards so as to safeguard against loss of those most-special shots.
Regardless of brand, capacity, etc - Photography workshop insisted on one thing, and that is always to format your card(s) in the camera where it will be used to guarantee compatibility.
Jan 19, 2015 00:33:16 #
For a "once in a lifetime" trip, several smaller capacity cards is the way to go, not one big one. Something happens to the card toward the end of your trip - it gets lost, accidentally falls into the laundry, a hungry rodent chews it up, or in some other way becomes unreadable - and you will have lost EVERYTHING from the trip.
Jan 19, 2015 05:42:46 #
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Jan 19, 2015 07:56:52 #
I'm planning on taking a two week road trip in May and I like the idea of taking several smaller capacity SD cards instead of one big one. I plan on bringing my 17" laptop and portable backup drive so I can download at least every couple of days.
Jan 19, 2015 08:16:54 #
And then there are a variety of brands that I've never heard of before that cost less or offer better performance for the same price. For example, Silicon Power makes a 64GB 85MB/s card that sells for $25.
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I always use Lexar, but I never use anything over 32GB. I would rather carry a couple more SD cards than lose one with 128GB worth of pictures.
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I always use Lexar, but I never use anything over 32GB. I would rather carry a couple more SD cards than lose one with 128GB worth of pictures.
Jan 19, 2015 08:52:31 #
I primarily use a Sandisk 128Gb card in my Canon 40D and in my Canon T5i and it works extremly well. I also have 2 other 128Gb non namebrand cards and as of yet, I have experienced NO problems with them either and they were very inexpensive. I did make sure though that they were Class 10 cards.
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