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Jul 21, 2017 14:33:13 #

fotoman150

I think CF cards are far superior to SD cards. I have had two cameras ship with SD cards. I think I threw them away. I have no idea where they are.

Jul 21, 2017 14:36:10 #

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

I have a bunch of CF cards, many in 1GB and 2GB because my Sigma SD10 used that size. Then I have some in 8GB and 16GB I got for my Sigma SD14 and of course I now use 32GB cards with my 7DII. I have plenty of cards and two pocket hard cases for them so have not bothered to get any bigger capacity cards.

Thanks to those who posted the links to the SD>CF adapters. I had intended to get one or two but had forgotten about it. I ordered two just now.

So as long as I have a bunch of SD cards (we carry a lot) my wife loves shooting video with her SX-50 and Panasonic Camcorder. I can either give them to her for videos (she goes through a lot) or pop them in my 7DII with the adapter if I should somehow fill up my case of CF cards. (aprx 10,000 frames!!!! Yikes! but I guess it is possible, esp on a multi day trip/event) Yeah I know a Pro can do that at sporting events or doing BIF but I think my shutter finger would fall off if I did that.

Jul 21, 2017 14:45:17 #

jack schade Loc: La Pine Oregon

I guess I better stock up. Thanks for the post.

Jack

Jul 21, 2017 15:02:19 #

Salo Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

That's great. I have an old, beautiful Blaupunkt console radio from 1962 with AM, FM and shortwave bands. The FM even supports stereo hi-fi and the full, deep, wonderful sound that comes out of those vacuum tubes is even more pleasing than my top-of-the-line Yamaha system.

I also had to replace a tube about 20 years ago, which I was able to find at Radio Shack, but I've been fearful that if another tube went, I would just be out of luck. Glad to learn that probably won't be the case.

Jul 21, 2017 15:04:23 #

Salo Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

Jul 21, 2017 15:51:07 #

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

philo wrote:

I'm having problem with one of my Kingston CF card and I called support. He told me that they have quit making CF cards and assume that is true of all makers.
You may want to stock up now before they are history.

Unlikely. B&H sells five different brands.

Jul 21, 2017 16:49:18 #

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

I have had problems with Kingston cards and stopped using them.

Jul 21, 2017 16:52:24 #

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

LFingar wrote:

Not according to the purists!

Well, even Universal Audio makes plugins replicating the sound of their own classic 1176LN, Teletronix LA-2A, 610 Preamp... as does Waves. My old ears don't hear any significant differences.

Jul 21, 2017 16:54:03 #

Kissel vonKeister Loc: Georgia

lamiaceae wrote:

And not just The Transistor, but no ICs or Printed Circuits.

Imagine a Vacuum Tube computer trying to run Windows 10, it would fill many football stadiums!

Imagine ANY computer trying to run Windows 10.

Jul 21, 2017 16:57:35 #

Kissel vonKeister Loc: Georgia

Brent Rowlett wrote:

I have old Kingston 2 GB cards that I still use. ... (show quote)

Never heard of that problem. I use those cards all the time but limited to 32 GB.

Jul 21, 2017 17:02:55 #

Kissel vonKeister Loc: Georgia

joer wrote:

All cards will eventually go obsolete, its just a matter of time. The future is Bluetooth/Wifi or similar between camera and viewing/processing device.

And by what method do Bluetooth and wifi store images in the camera?

Jul 21, 2017 17:16:05 #