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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

12/27/2008 08:44:08 PM · #1

Since my 50D eats megabytes like I eat Jalapeno Poppers, my 2GB cards are not cutting it any more. I am thinking a couple 8GB or 16GB cards would be fine. Anyone have any recommendations on brand and source based on price, reliability, speed?

Nikon D200

12/27/2008 09:01:25 PM · #2

Shannon converted me to Transcend cards; we get them from NewEgg. Never had a bit of trouble, a bit less expensive than the traditional Sandisk or Lexar cards.

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

12/27/2008 09:04:17 PM · #3

Gracias, Laurie. I love Newegg.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

12/27/2008 09:10:18 PM · #4

I like Transcend too. I get my Transcend at Newegg also. There were some 4gb Sandisk Extreme III's on sale @ $0 after rebate this morning at Abes of Maine but seems to be sold out. There was a good discount on the 8gb ones also, but they are also sold out.

I don't like Lexar because I've had problems with 2 different cards.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED

12/27/2008 09:13:37 PM · #5

Originally posted by faidoi:

I don't like Lexar because I've had problems with 2 different cards.

Good to know. Thanks!

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

12/27/2008 09:37:44 PM · #6

x2 on the Transcend cards. Shannon made a convert out of me as well.

jbsmithana

Nikon D300

12/27/2008 09:39:27 PM · #7

Shannon should get a commission. Count me as having been sold as that is all I now use, from Newegg.

Message edited by author 2008-12-27 21:40:10.

scarbrd

Leica M10

Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux M Aspherical MF - Black

12/27/2008 09:44:38 PM · #8

I have 4 of the 16GB Kingston. No problems yet.

$35 each at Fry's

The only card I ever had to recover files after a shoot was an 8GB Sandisk Extreme III

Message edited by author 2008-12-27 21:45:54.

Kaveran

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

12/28/2008 11:35:05 AM · #9

Ive had good luck with my 8 gig transcend and ridata cards that I used in my 30D but they dont have xfer speeds that allow the 50D to really click so they have been demoted to backup cards. I use a lexa pro UDMA 8 gig with my 50D and while not a cheap card (this it was $80 after rebate) it moves a lot of data very fast.

Jedusi

12/28/2008 12:01:31 PM · #10

I have a Lexar card that is a number of years old and never given me any issues and Sandisk Extreme IV which has been excellent.

Is the 50D UDMA enabled ? if so it might be worht looking for a card with that feature as well.

Kaveran

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

12/28/2008 12:10:18 PM · #11

Originally posted by Jedusi:

Is the 50D UDMA enabled ? if so it might be worht looking for a card with that feature as well.

Yes it is and using it with a UDMA card makes a big difference in xfer speeds.

zeuszen

Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100

12/28/2008 12:36:39 PM · #12

Originally posted by faidoi:

...I don't like Lexar because I've had problems with 2 different cards.

Ditto, LexarPro at that. I like SanDisk Ducati Extreme cards. I find them faster than UDMAs and very reliable at -20º C.

spiritualspatula

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

12/28/2008 01:16:14 PM · #13

Adorama had 8GB Sandisk IV UDMA cards for 80 plus a $40 mail in rebate, but I think they are on backorder now, if you aren't in a hurry.