question about compact flash (XQD) memory
Jan 15, 2021 17:21:57 #
I bought a used D500 from KEH and I'm wondering what other owners are using for memory (XQD) cards.
Bought it mainly for BIF and other wildlife shots.
Bought it mainly for BIF and other wildlife shots.
Jan 15, 2021 17:33:07 #
Update firmware and use CF Express, XQD on its way out except Sony products.
Jan 15, 2021 17:33:45 #
I'm using Lexar cards, which is what I've used from the start of digital photography. Best of luck.
Jan 15, 2021 19:20:11 #
Orphoto
Loc: Oregon
I'm in Lexar also, but only available used now. You can update firmware and go CF Express B, but know it won't be any faster on the D500. The main benefit will be on your next camera, whatever that is.
Jan 16, 2021 09:05:27 #
Juy
Loc: Delaware
northstar wrote:
I bought a used D500 from KEH and I'm wondering what other owners are using for memory (XQD) cards.
Bought it mainly for BIF and other wildlife shots.
Bought it mainly for BIF and other wildlife shots.
I use the D500 with Sony XQD card. Extremely fast read and write. In my little opinion it is needed to achieve the high frame rate on continuous shooting. Have used these for past two years with no issue
Jan 16, 2021 09:56:47 #
Thanks to everyone for the responses. Lexar cards (with fast write speed) are very hard to find! Steve Perry's review of the D500 shows him using a 64GB 2933X Lexar, so that's what I've been looking for. Unfortunately, Lexar cards are not being produced anymore. I will give the Sony card a try.
Jan 16, 2021 10:46:21 #
KLambar
Loc: New Jersey
Back in Dec. 2020 I ordered from Adorama Lexar 64GB CF card was $89.00 then.
Jan 16, 2021 11:09:11 #
I use either Sony or Lexar XQD cards. My XQD card reader is made by Sony. All have worked perfectly since I got my D500 and D850.
Jan 16, 2021 11:09:42 #
northstar wrote:
Thanks to everyone for the responses. Lexar cards (with fast write speed) are very hard to find! Steve Perry's review of the D500 shows him using a 64GB 2933X Lexar, so that's what I've been looking for. Unfortunately, Lexar cards are not being produced anymore. I will give the Sony card a try.
B&H has Lexar 64gb in stock.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1508099-REG/lexar_lcfx10_64crbna_cfexpress_type_b_professional.html
Jan 16, 2021 12:23:04 #
cedymock wrote:
B&H has Lexar 64gb in stock.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1508099-REG/lexar_lcfx10_64crbna_cfexpress_type_b_professional.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1508099-REG/lexar_lcfx10_64crbna_cfexpress_type_b_professional.html
Those are CFExpress NOT XQD!! Lexar no longer makes any XQD cards!
Jan 16, 2021 12:36:41 #
Jan 16, 2021 14:09:55 #
Greetings!
I use an XQD card on a Nikon Z7, and it is performing admirably. IMHO, the card is much more reliable and robust than SD cards, simply because there are no exposed pins. Also, the data rates are faster, and though I've had one or two SD card failures over the past 10 years, I've not yet seen an XQD card fail in camera yet.
I use an XQD card on a Nikon Z7, and it is performing admirably. IMHO, the card is much more reliable and robust than SD cards, simply because there are no exposed pins. Also, the data rates are faster, and though I've had one or two SD card failures over the past 10 years, I've not yet seen an XQD card fail in camera yet.
Jan 16, 2021 15:14:25 #
I also use the XQD card on my Z6. Great card; it is much more rugged than an SD card and also faster.
Jan 16, 2021 15:56:36 #
cjc2 wrote:
Those are CFExpress NOT XQD!! Lexar no longer makes any XQD cards!
cjc2 I know what they are, you might read from the beginning of the thread where I suggested to update the firmware on the D500 and use CF Express b.
Jan 16, 2021 16:00:20 #
cedymock wrote:
cjc2 I know what they are, you might read from the beginning of the thread where I suggested to update the firmware on the D500 and use CF Express b.
Thanks for your insight. I DID read from the start of the thread, including your comment. The OP requested XQD and not CFE.
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