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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/09/2012 01:31:59 PM · #1

so bought a 5dmkii and been building up the bits for it, bg-e6 and 4 batteries etc but in need of some new cf cards i have 2x4gb, 1x8gb, 1x16gb all sandisk from my local camera shop

they want £150 for a 32gb one seems steep

they're are non branded ones on ebay for much cheaper anyone used them?

Spork99

Canon EOS M6 Mk II

Canon EF-M 22mm STM Lens

07/09/2012 02:06:31 PM · #2

You take what you get with the "mystery" brands.

Most likely, they will have slow R/W speeds. When shooting, that means if you shoot many shots in succession, you'll fill your camera's buffer faster and it will be slower to empty.

Mark-A

07/09/2012 02:16:27 PM · #3

I've purchased some from amazon branded transcend they are actually really good especially considering the price point. Had no problems and shot over 5000 images now - cant find any fault with them as yet whatsoever. R/W speeds seem fine too easily handled the small amount of HD vid I've shot.

Jon_H

Canon EOS-7D

07/09/2012 05:08:42 PM · #4

Try Premier Ink they seem to be cheaper than most.

Premier Ink

scalvert

07/09/2012 05:15:50 PM · #5

I'm downloading photos off a 32GB 400X Transcend card purchased from Amazon as we speak. It's the best name brand deal out there.

07/09/2012 05:23:47 PM · #6

Originally posted by scalvert:

I'm downloading photos off a 32GB 400X Transcend card purchased from Amazon as we speak. It's the best name brand deal out there.

Never had a problem with that brand. Although 32GB is overkill unless you're shooting video or you're a machine gunner on speed.

Message edited by author 2012-07-09 17:25:21.

scalvert

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

07/09/2012 05:46:47 PM · #7

Originally posted by yanko:

32GB is overkill unless you're shooting video or you're a machine gunner on speed.

Oh, I forgot you're only shooting with a 21MP camera. ;-P Would this be a bad time to note that you can get a refurb 5DII directly from Canon for $1400?

Cory

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

07/09/2012 06:07:24 PM · #8

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by yanko:
32GB is overkill unless you're shooting video or you're a machine gunner on speed.

Oh, I forgot you're only shooting with a 21MP camera. ;-P Would this be a bad time to note that you can get a refurb 5DII directly from Canon for $1400?

LOL, and I just bought a nice used 5D Classic for $700 with the battery grip. :)

ETA: 4GB seems to be enough for me. ;)

Message edited by author 2012-07-09 18:07:40.

vawendy

Sony Alpha 1

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

07/09/2012 06:13:56 PM · #9

Originally posted by yanko:

Originally posted by scalvert:
I'm downloading photos off a 32GB 400X Transcend card purchased from Amazon as we speak. It's the best name brand deal out there.

Never had a problem with that brand. Although 32GB is overkill unless you're shooting video or you're a machine gunner on speed.

What??? I filled up about 56GB of space for the bird challenge!

Basta

Nikon D4

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

07/09/2012 06:18:10 PM · #10

Originally posted by vawendy:

Originally posted by yanko:

Originally posted by scalvert:
I'm downloading photos off a 32GB 400X Transcend card purchased from Amazon as we speak. It's the best name brand deal out there.

Never had a problem with that brand. Although 32GB is overkill unless you're shooting video or you're a machine gunner on speed.

What??? I filled up about 56GB of space for the bird challenge!

Thats because you had lovely models for that one.

Giles

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/09/2012 06:30:37 PM · #11

yep video as well, i filled a 16gb the other night with a model shoot

will try a transcend card

i got a 20k actuation really clean one for £1200 inc 12 month warranty from my local camera shop, i could have got it cheaper but like to support them and was kinda impulse purchase but not as ive been after one for a while

just need a 24-105 now and im set i reckon hehe

07/09/2012 06:47:59 PM · #12

Originally posted by scalvert:

It depends. Would it be a bad time to mention you spent $2,000 for 1.3 MP? Does it come with a super model's likeness etched in the sensor? :P

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

07/09/2012 06:54:56 PM · #13

Originally posted by vawendy:

Wow that's probably around 1,500 to 2000 photos. I think the most I've ever shot in one day was 400-500 photos, which was probably a wedding or corporate event. My personal work rarely approaches 200 in one sitting although I'm pretty sure there was a water challenge where I took a little more than that.

vawendy

Sony Alpha 1

07/09/2012 07:01:23 PM · #14

Originally posted by yanko:

Originally posted by vawendy:

Originally posted by yanko:

Originally posted by scalvert:
I'm downloading photos off a 32GB 400X Transcend card purchased from Amazon as we speak. It's the best name brand deal out there.

Never had a problem with that brand. Although 32GB is overkill unless you're shooting video or you're a machine gunner on speed.

What??? I filled up about 56GB of space for the bird challenge!

Wow that's probably around 1,500 to 2000 photos. I think the most I've ever shot in one day was 400-500 photos, which was probably a wedding or corporate event. My personal work rarely approaches 200 in one sitting although I'm pretty sure there was a water challenge where I took a little more than that.

This was over 2 days. :)

07/09/2012 07:10:14 PM · #15

Originally posted by vawendy:

Originally posted by yanko:

Originally posted by vawendy:

Originally posted by yanko:

Originally posted by scalvert:
I'm downloading photos off a 32GB 400X Transcend card purchased from Amazon as we speak. It's the best name brand deal out there.

Never had a problem with that brand. Although 32GB is overkill unless you're shooting video or you're a machine gunner on speed.

What??? I filled up about 56GB of space for the bird challenge!

Wow that's probably around 1,500 to 2000 photos. I think the most I've ever shot in one day was 400-500 photos, which was probably a wedding or corporate event. My personal work rarely approaches 200 in one sitting although I'm pretty sure there was a water challenge where I took a little more than that.

This was over 2 days. :)

I knew I should have added "and those who are too lazy to empty their cards" to the end of my original post. :P

scalvert