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04/13/2007 02:42:32 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by agenkin:
Four latest DSLR models from Nikon all use SD cards, not CF. If that's not phasing out, I don't know what is, then. :) |
That's not because they are being phased out, it's a size issue and the "latest" Nikons you refer to are all meant to be as tiny as possible. |
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04/13/2007 02:46:30 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by skylercall:
Originally posted by RainMotorsports:
Most laptops dont need a CF reader because CF plugs wil plug into a type I PCMCIA slot. Which i have neevr had a laptop without a PCMCIA expansion slot. |
What?!? There is no way you are telling me that a CF Card will plug directly into a PCMCIA port. |
The adapter for a type one slot is only a length adapter. Same for the Apple Newton's which could use PC Card Memory or CF. So if the slot is full length then no. But it will jack directly into a PCMCIA port itself.
Theres a difference between a adapter and a reader. My bad should have mentioned that. My last laptop doesnt even have usb on it. |
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04/13/2007 03:39:20 PM · #28 |
I've got several sd cards - digicam, phone and PDA....and now I'm getting a dslr that uses cf. Bent cf card pins worry me a little, so does anyone know of a cf card adapter that can hold sd cards? Then I could leave the cf card adapter in the camera and just pop in an sd card. Much reduced chance of bent pins and I can use my other devices sd cards in an emergency.
Just a thought. |
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04/13/2007 03:44:09 PM · #29 |
Originally posted by tooohip:
Originally posted by agenkin:
Four latest DSLR models from Nikon all use SD cards, not CF. If that's not phasing out, I don't know what is, then. :) |
That's not because they are being phased out, it's a size issue and the "latest" Nikons you refer to are all meant to be as tiny as possible. |
All new Canon and Nikon P&S cameras are SD. The Canon 1D Mark III can use CF or SD.
I'm sure CF will stick around a few more years in many new DSLRs as many DSLR users have a big collection of CF cards and they may not want to upgrade to a camera if it means they have to buy all new memory too.
Sure smells like a phase out to me. |
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04/13/2007 03:47:06 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by Almilan:
I've got several sd cards - digicam, phone and PDA....and now I'm getting a dslr that uses cf. Bent cf card pins worry me a little, so does anyone know of a cf card adapter that can hold sd cards? Then I could leave the cf card adapter in the camera and just pop in an sd card. Much reduced chance of bent pins and I can use my other devices sd cards in an emergency.
Just a thought. |
//www.the-gadgeteer.com/review/eagletec_sd_to_cf_ii_card_adapter_review
found it on accident looking up info on the power consumption thing (now I'm curious).
Message edited by author 2007-04-13 15:47:14. |
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04/13/2007 03:56:46 PM · #31 |
SD cards are too small. For the fat fingered amoungst us, they are too easy to drop and lose, especially if outdoors!
Now, when you have a CF card in your hand, you KNOW it is there. They are also a LOT easier to see in your camera bag or feel in your pocket etc...
I recently bought a Micro SD card for my Wifes phone - I swear if I had sneezed, it would have been blown away forever! Those things are TINY! |
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04/13/2007 04:11:53 PM · #32 |
Well done LoudDog! I had searched for the things, but I found nothing - thought they did not exist, until now! Cool.
Now all I want to know is how easy it would be to take the sd card out without removing the cf adapter. If it is easy then I'll get one. Could be a good solution for point'n shooters who want to get a dslr that only reads cf cards.
This is good news.
Cheers! |
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