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11/01/2004 05:22:25 PM · #26 |
Keep in mind that the Sandisk 2GB Ultra II is only around $150-180 and considering its speed (tho not realized in the 10D) it's not a bad deal
$40/256 = $160/GB
$180/2GB = $90/GB
Consider the investment like that of your lenses. Fast cards, though perhaps not fully realized in your current body, certainly will benefit in a newer one...
2gb ultra II = ~1.8mb/s in the 10D
2gb ultra II = ~5.4mb/s in the 20D
Not to mention reliability. I've shot primarily with the 2GB since I got it, but also have a 1GB, 512 and 256 (all sandisk, ultra I or ultra II) and never had a problem in over a year and 20k actuations. |
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11/01/2004 05:23:15 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by GoldBerry:
Hey Gauti, let me know what you come up with..have you priced these units out? Or similar units? Do you know roughly what sort of range they're in?
Thx |
I created a new thread about this. Lets see if there are any bites.
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11/01/2004 05:23:44 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by GoldBerry:
An optimistic philosopher! Isn't that an oxymoron? |
no, probably just a moron :)
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11/01/2004 05:28:44 PM · #29 |
Originally posted by animes2k:
Keep in mind that the Sandisk 2GB Ultra II is only around $150-180 and considering its speed (tho not realized in the 10D) it's not a bad deal
$40/256 = $160/GB
$180/2GB = $90/GB |
It's actually about two times less... I bought my 4G hitachi micro drive back in May for $180. And today on pricewatch.com, 2G is going for around $90 and 4G is available for around $200... With one place allegedly offering a $50 rebate.
For the record, i love my micro drive. |
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11/01/2004 05:40:30 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by yurasocolov:
For the record, i love my micro drive. |
I loved the micro drive in my D30 (IBM, original 340m version), but I don't think I'd trust one anymore. I'm not all that soft on my equipment (though I do try to take special care of my CF cards) and I haven't seen great speed from them, either - at least not in the 10D. I've also run into a friend lending me one (2.2GB) that apparently draws too much power and will give errors, both in my camera and is Zaurus.
Just something to keep in mind when trying to save money. :) |
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11/16/2004 09:16:49 AM · #31 |
bump...what's the latest on cheap CF cards?
In Canada, Staples has a 512MB card (Sandisk?) for $50 CAD this week (after rebates - $90 before)...just make sure you're one of the 8% that bothers to mail them in or else it's not such a great deal!
What are the best deals going right now?
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11/16/2004 09:54:33 AM · #32 |
DealRam maintains a list of "cheapest" flash cards (along with other memory-related "stuff").
For example, here is the list of "512MB compact flash cards"; right now they show a 512MB card for US$34, shipped, no rebates. Other sizes are listed in the "clickable tabs" at the top.
Message edited by author 2004-11-16 09:56:42. |
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11/16/2004 10:03:50 AM · #33 |
Thanks Eddy...
As for the card I mentioned, it's a Lexar.
Here's the link
If it doesn't work just go to staples.ca and look at the current flyer, pg 6...It seems to be one of the best deals out there.
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11/16/2004 10:22:55 AM · #34 |
I just bought a 512 card at Walmart for $70 but it's only 4x I think so pretty slow (Sandisc). But it was the cheapest I found without going online again. (it's actually the same speed as the Lexar mentioned about from Staples).
The card I bought at Futureshop took about 2 weeks to come and when I went online to print off the coupon it wasn't there anymore. So I still paid $54 for it (it's a slow Sandisc - 256mb).
Message edited by author 2004-11-16 10:24:33. |
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11/16/2004 10:33:12 AM · #35 |
Ive always found that Best Buy has some good buys on cf..
We just got our new PC from there too..with the little CF reader built right into the front of it...I love it!!! |
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11/16/2004 10:43:22 AM · #36 |
Originally posted by smoon273:
Ive always found that Best Buy has some good buys on cf..
We just got our new PC from there too..with the little CF reader built right into the front of it...I love it!!! |
Now that's handy!
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11/16/2004 10:47:57 AM · #37 |
You can get a Sandisk Ultra II 1GB for less than $90 at a couple of places. Just go to pricegrabber.com and plug in "sandisk ultra ii".
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11/16/2004 10:49:00 AM · #38 |
a few weeks back lexar had a rebate going....I ordered an 80x 1 gig card while at the photo expo from B&H
After the $30. rebate it came to only $60.
Pretty sure that rebate is over though, but you should always shop around.
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11/16/2004 01:13:48 PM · #39 |
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11/16/2004 01:49:13 PM · #40 |
It looks like they're out of stock...
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11/16/2004 02:09:08 PM · #41 |
You can get a 2GB LEXAR 80X CF card for $159 with a $30 rebate. Hurry!! Rebate ends on 11/20
//www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=83030-1
or
SANDISK 512MB CF for $33.75 after $10 rebate. Rebate ends on 11/29/04
//www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=82240
Happy Shopping! |
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11/16/2004 02:26:53 PM · #42 |
buy.com has also some good deals, not as cheap as zipzoomfly but still easy on the budget. 512 around $25.00 after rebate, 1 gig around 70.00 after rebate etc.
Message edited by author 2004-11-16 14:28:44. |
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11/16/2004 02:30:39 PM · #43 |
I bought a one gig card not too long ago from Zip Zoom Fly for $102 and that was with free shipping!
Dan |
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