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Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

08/01/2005 12:30:10 AM · #1

is there any particular brands i should stay away from, or which are better than others?
Thanks in advance

Lisa

wewillexplore

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

08/01/2005 12:31:15 AM · #2

*whisper* Read your sig? */whisper*

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Pentax

08/01/2005 12:34:01 AM · #3

are you telling me to look at ebay?? I have been looking but dont know if there is a better brand than others or which ones to stay clear from. :)

kyebosh

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 80-200mm f/2.8L

08/01/2005 12:35:00 AM · #4

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Message edited by author 2005-08-01 00:35:08.

Artyste

Sony Ericsson W810i

08/01/2005 12:42:03 AM · #5

do you folks even *read* the contents of the threads you respond to? Seriously?

yido

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF RF for Canon

08/01/2005 12:42:05 AM · #6

Sandisk and Lexar are probably the biggest companies out there. I don't know of any problems with either of the two with Nikons. There was a problem with Canon dslr's and Lexar Pro cards. I've used Lexar and Kingstons. Lexar crashed and Kingston is fine.

I don't know if your camera has a fast buffer or not. If it does, than you may want a fast card such as Lexar Pro 40x or even 80x cards. Sandisk's versions are called "Ultra" series and come in II and III, similar to Lexar's, respectively. Kingston's is nice and their pro versions are 40 and 50x write speed and are cheaper as well.
Good luck

wewillexplore

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

08/01/2005 12:45:40 AM · #7

Originally posted by Artyste:

do you folks even *read* the contents of the threads you respond to? Seriously?

We actually post to annoy you, I think. ;)

Your sig says "E SURE" instead of BE SURE. It's been buggin me.

Sandisk, Lexar, Kingston, good. Dane-Elec bad.

08/01/2005 12:51:18 AM · #8

LOL, thanks mav i will fix it

fixed

Message edited by author 2005-08-01 00:52:38.

08/01/2005 01:00:39 AM · #9

anybody got any CF's they want to sell??

brianlh

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

08/01/2005 01:11:15 AM · #10

yido's right. From what I've heard (not really my own opinion, since I'm a sheep and don't have one.. and haven't tried out the others), Lexar and Sandisk are the best at the moment. Kingston is typically a 'common' brand for CF cards, but not as popular as the previous two (among photographers) for whatever reason. I own the 512mb Lexar 40x and have been very happy with it.

Sony 16-35mm f/4 Vario-Tessar T* FE ZA OSS Lens

08/01/2005 01:28:39 AM · #11

thanks all, i am currently looking at a 256 sandisk ultra2 on ebay. I will try and get a bigger card as well.

bryanbrazil

Sony Alpha a7R III

08/01/2005 01:56:38 AM · #12

I only use the Lexar 1 GB 80X anymore. You can send them in to Lexar for the updated firmware to fix the problems with Canon cameras.

brianlh

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

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

08/01/2005 01:59:49 AM · #13

Originally posted by lentil:

thanks all, i am currently looking at a 256 sandisk ultra2 on ebay. I will try and get a bigger card as well.

I'm not sure what the price difference is between Ultra and Ultra II, but am wondering if you necessarily need the speed of the Ultra II (versus the cost)? I think that is Sandisk's highest line?

faidoi

Pentax K10D

08/01/2005 02:10:47 AM · #14

so you can use your SD cards.

08/01/2005 03:19:43 AM · #15

i dont have any sd's so it dont matter. Currently i am bidding on a CF, it has 1 hour to go and it is currently $12. It is a used one but it should be ok and for $12 (if it goes for that) i cant complain if it only lasts a short amount of time.

Makka

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

08/01/2005 03:21:35 AM · #16

Originally posted by lentil:

is there any particular brands i should stay away from, or which are better than others?
Thanks in advance

Lisa

Hey Lisa! I always use the Sandisk Ultras and they're pretty cheap these days for the larger sizes!

brianlh

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

08/01/2005 03:21:38 AM · #17

Originally posted by lentil:

my issue wouldn't be so much about how long it lasts as it would be about if i lose some important images while using that CF! i would hate to spend a whole day shooting, come back and get a corrupted files warning.

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

08/01/2005 03:24:46 AM · #18

Originally posted by brianlh:

Originally posted by lentil:
i dont have any sd's so it dont matter. Currently i am bidding on a CF, it has 1 hour to go and it is currently $12. It is a used one but it should be ok and for $12 (if it goes for that) i cant complain if it only lasts a short amount of time.

my issue wouldn't be so much about how long it lasts as it would be about if i lose some important images while using that CF! i would hate to spend a whole day shooting, come back and get a corrupted files warning.

true, I went back and had a look at it and it says it is new. I am keen to see what it actually goes for. I am the winning bidder so far. :)

faidoi

Pentax K10D

08/01/2005 03:29:20 AM · #19

Originally posted by lentil:

Oops, thought you might have some sd cards for the Nikon. I guess you were using the internal memory.

Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

08/01/2005 03:31:53 AM · #20

yep only using internal memory with the nikon.

RichSeal

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

08/01/2005 04:13:21 AM · #21

I have a Kingston elite pro CF card - seems to work very well so far, nice and fast too.

benhur

Canon EOS-40D

08/01/2005 05:57:50 AM · #22

I have a Kingston and have had no prolems with them, I get mine from Digimem or 7Day Shop
These are the 2 cheapest for the UK dont know about the USA

Makka

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

08/01/2005 06:03:45 AM · #23

I posted earlier I always use the Sandisk Ultra II's but I have to admit, I was also given a 1gig Silicon Power CF card from one of my old sales reps! I notice a slightly slower write speed than the Sandisk but it has been very reliable for me! Not sure how wide spread availability is though!