Nikon D300 memory
Sep 22, 2013 13:19:47 #
Can someone advise me as to what speed memory I need to get the most from my D300?
Thanks
Thanks
Sep 22, 2013 19:58:05 #
I just picked up off Craigslist a brand new Sandisk Extreme Pro 600x 16GB Compact Flash for $50. I know 600x is over kill but should work in all situations just fine.
Sep 23, 2013 02:00:01 #
authorizeduser wrote:
I just picked up off Craigslist a brand new Sandisk Extreme Pro 600x 16GB Compact Flash for $50. I know 600x is over kill but should work in all situations just fine.
The fastest card yet tested (and published by Nikon) for the D300 is 300X which writes about 45mbps.
Sep 23, 2013 02:18:57 #
Mogul wrote:
The fastest card yet tested (and published by Nikon) for the D300 is 300X which writes about 45mbps.
However in real terms the D300 can rarely achieve a speed of 25Mbps when shooting busts. So in practical terms a Sandisk Extreme is a bit overkill. An Extreme Pro is way overkill.
However one should do a test themselves as nothing beats seeing something with your own eyes.
Having said that though, the feelgood factor is also important to some.
Oliver.
Sep 23, 2013 02:49:51 #
Terra Australis wrote:
However in real terms the D300 can rarely achieve a speed of 25Mbps when shooting busts.
That is faster than a Class 10, the most common speed today. I agree with Oliver about the "feel good factor" (great term; I might just steal it!). Considering that most cards sold now are Class 10, they're less expensive than most slower cards, I'd stick with a Class 10 or, if you can find it, a UHS Speed Class U1 which specs like a Class 10, but is actually much faster.
One caveat: Beware the difference between 10X, Class 10 and 10 mbps; they are all different! The only number that really matters is mbps (sustained write speed).
Sep 23, 2013 08:07:54 #
The D300 takes Compact Flash cards, not SD...Thus the "class 10" would not apply to the question (unless the camera was a D300s)
Sep 23, 2013 09:27:43 #
It is also a well known fact that memory card speeds need to be taken with a grain off salt. Manufactures tend to exaggerate. In fact card speed varies between the same type cards. I am aware the D300 is rated at 35 mb/s but the 90 mb/s ( 600x ) card for $50 was about the same cost as the slower ones since I bought it from a gentlemen off Craigslist still new in the package. It works ..........!
Sep 24, 2013 02:04:26 #
Mogul wrote:
The write speed of a class 10 card is 10mbps, it is actually a very slow card.That is faster than a Class 10, the most common sp... (show quote)
Sep 24, 2013 02:34:35 #
speters wrote:
The write speed of a class 10 card is 10mbps, it is actually a very slow card.
The problem is that the terminology and standards of its use are no longer consistent. Class ratings topped out at 10 or UHS1, both of which are 10mbps. The same reference may say 100X = 14.6mbps ~ Class 10 ~ 67X. Now if we're talking about SD cards (we are, aren't we?), SDHC may be from 12.5-25mbps and SDXC cards may write 104mbps. But there are no ISO ENFORCEMENT criteria controlling the labeling of cards by anybody. So SD card manufacturers label their cards as they wish. You can now find cards labeled "10X USC-1H 600X"; what the h377 does that mean?
Sep 24, 2013 09:08:56 #
Mogul wrote:
The problem is that the terminology and standards ... (show quote)
The Nikon D300 uses Compact Flash cards not SD
So far as the labeling of anything now a days it is
" IF YOU CAN'T DAZZLE THEM WITH BRILLIANCE "
" THEN BAFFLE THEM WITH B***S*** "
Sep 25, 2013 16:31:24 #
shirl2sg
Loc: Northern Minnesota
authorizeduser wrote:
Can someone advise me as to what speed memory I need to get the most from my D300?
Thanks
Thanks
I have a D300S I use a SD Card, Class 10 8GB 24MB/S 163X it works great.
I paid quite a lot for it 3 years ago and worth every penny, I just need more cards like this.
Sep 25, 2013 16:51:25 #
The D300 uses a CF card whereas the D300s uses uses either a CF or an SD card...I primarily use a 16gb SanDisk Extreme 60MB/s UDMA card in my D300
shirl2sg wrote:
I have a D300S I use a SD Card, Class 10 8GB 24MB/S 163X it works great.
I paid quite a lot for it 3 years ago and worth every penny, I just need more cards like this.
I paid quite a lot for it 3 years ago and worth every penny, I just need more cards like this.
Oct 6, 2013 14:15:17 #
Terra Australis wrote:
However in real terms the D300 can rarely achieve a speed of 25Mbps when shooting busts. So in practical terms a Sandisk Extreme is a bit overkill. An Extreme Pro is way overkill.
However one should do a test themselves as nothing beats seeing something with your own eyes.
Having said that though, the feelgood factor is also important to some.
Oliver.
However one should do a test themselves as nothing beats seeing something with your own eyes.
Having said that though, the feelgood factor is also important to some.
Oliver.
I know the Sandisk Extreme Pro 16GB ( 90 MB/s ) is WAY OVER KILL but I paid $50 for it brand new in the box. I certainly would never have dished out $100 for it and it does the job.
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