Questions about the CF and SD card slots for the Nikon D810
Jan 17, 2017 17:31:47 #
alandg46 wrote:
CF cards are faster at moving data.
That sounds good. So why would anyone make the statement that they are on their way out? I think in this computer-driven world, faster is better.
Jan 17, 2017 18:11:18 #
Ed Chu
Loc: Las Vegas NV
seems to me, since CF cards are quite larger than SD, so the footprint for a camera to house one ( never mind two ) would be larger than a camera housing an SD disk
Jan 17, 2017 18:39:37 #
CF cards are larger, but SD card technology has allowed them to close the speed gap somewhat. XQD's are the newest technology and are faster than CF. Think of CF in computer terms as having IDE speed like hard disk drive interfaces used to be. XQD's as having SATA speed as the interfaces are now. And lastly, SD cards as being the same as thumb drives. This is pretty close to the way it is.
I am most impressed with SD cards and the speed that research and development has squeezed out of them.
I am most impressed with SD cards and the speed that research and development has squeezed out of them.
Jan 17, 2017 21:51:12 #
luvmypets wrote:
I currently have a Nikon D7000 and a D750 and have... (show quote)
D8?, I think a D6 will arrive first!
Jan 17, 2017 23:30:36 #
mborn wrote:
You can set up which slot is #1 and which is #2 and designate the usage in the menu of the camera
Thank you!!!
Jan 17, 2017 23:31:30 #
billnikon wrote:
You can program them anyway you want.
Thank you. That will be very helpful for what I have in mind.
Jan 17, 2017 23:33:36 #
NikonCharlie wrote:
I use SDHC (slot 1, front) as my card of use, CF is set for overflow. In the future, I will get the next 8xx with XQD in both, or (prefer) SDHC as 2nd.
I am trying very hard to hold out for that. I feel the CF card will become a thing of the past. I know I can always upgrade but it would be nice to not have to upgrade too often. Thank you for your insight.
Jan 17, 2017 23:34:01 #
BobHartung wrote:
Short answer: Yes.
Thank you!!
Jan 17, 2017 23:34:55 #
MtnMan wrote:
For the CF slot I bought a card that takes two micro SD cards. You can put quite a bit of storage in it if you want. I only ise it for back up jpegs.
You can then put the micro SDs into SD holders to download.
You can then put the micro SDs into SD holders to download.
That is something else to consider. I will do some research on that. Thank you!!!
Jan 17, 2017 23:36:00 #
In-lightened wrote:
That's a great idea!! How many gigs total do you have with two?
Thank you for stopping by and adding to the conversation. I should have asked that myself.
Jan 17, 2017 23:37:23 #
Ed Chu wrote:
no one can ever explain to me why there are CF cards; there must be some advantage, but, even salesmen shrug their shoulders; I'm betting one of you guys can explain it
I, too, wondered why they went with the CF card when the double SD cards were already being used in other cameras that were older models like my D7000. Thank you for adding to the conversation.
Jan 17, 2017 23:38:08 #
NikonCharlie wrote:
It was the original series of card, no advantage. Everything gets updated, some day the CF will be like the 8 track.
I agree.
Jan 17, 2017 23:39:16 #
cjc2 wrote:
CF cards have been used since digital cameras have been made. Over the years, they have become able to store more and more and work faster and faster. Most pros own a pile of those cards. It seems that XQD is the new & faster card and it's design has some physical advantages. Prior to obtaining the D810 I owned no XDHC cards, but I now have a few. It seems that XQD is the CF of the future, but who really knows. Electronics advance at a rapid pace. Best of luck.
Thank you for that information. Something else to research and learn about.
Jan 17, 2017 23:39:48 #
jackpi wrote:
You can designate either card as the primary.
Thank you!!
Jan 17, 2017 23:42:12 #
JeffDavidson wrote:
Yes you can choose which is primary and how you want each card to function.
I hope that those who said erase their memory cards meant to say "Format." Erasing files from your cards frequently, will, according to many forums and manufacturers, shorten their life span.
Never format on your computer but always in the camera using the memory cards.
I hope that those who said erase their memory cards meant to say "Format." Erasing files from your cards frequently, will, according to many forums and manufacturers, shorten their life span.
Never format on your computer but always in the camera using the memory cards.
Thank you for this information. I did say that I erase and I have done both erase and format. From now on I will format in the camera. I want my equipment to last as long as possible and I certainly don't want it to malfunction due to something I've done wrong. Your information is greatly appreciated!!!!
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