Just got my new 7D but need help..

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

09/13/2011 11:51:33 PM · #1

I have just got my new 7D, charged up the battery for a few test shots but the slot for the memory card looks way to big for my memory card i use with my 500D. Is it a different card I need for the 7D??

kiwinick

Sony DSLR-A550

09/13/2011 11:58:06 PM · #2

read the manual

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

09/14/2011 12:01:35 AM · #3

Well yes I have and it says CF card, What I dont understand is, is a CF card different to my existing card which I call a memory card. ?

chromeydome

Nikon D7000

09/14/2011 12:02:28 AM · #4

quick googling of 500d memory card type and 7d memory card type says your 500d uses SD cards, and the 7D uses compact flash cards. These are not interchangeable/compatible, and yes, the CF card is physically larger than an SD card. So you will need to get some CF cards. I think there may be some CF adapter cards that accept SD cards, but I have never used any, cannot guess as to whether they work well or not.

Enjoy your new camera!

ETA: you can probably score one fast at Target, Best Buy, even Walgreens tomorrow (since you will want to use your new camera asap!) but probably you will want to just get one to "tide you over" as you can probably find both better quality, higher speed ones online for better prices. I'm partial to sandisk products when it comes to memory cards, myself, but there are other brands to consider, too.

Message edited by author 2011-09-14 00:07:38.

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

09/14/2011 12:06:40 AM · #5

Thank you

chromeydomeI just needed confirmation of the fact that the cards are different. Not had much experience with these things. Best go get one so I can start shooting. :]

chromeydome

Nikon D7000

09/14/2011 12:08:28 AM · #6

Originally posted by thrumyiis:

Thank you chromeydomeI just needed confirmation of the fact that the cards are different. Not had much experience with these things. Best go get one so I can start shooting. :]

I did an "ETA" to my post below on just that topic while you were posting this... :D

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

09/14/2011 12:11:53 AM · #7

Don't try to put the little card in the CF slot. There are a bunch of tiny wire pins at the bottom and if they get bent, it's bad. Seriously bad.
ETA, Enjoy your new baby!

Message edited by author 2011-09-14 00:13:48.

09/14/2011 12:13:44 AM · #8

Oh good. I didnt try only for the fact I thought I might loose it in there.

DCNUTTER

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

09/14/2011 12:22:01 AM · #9

Congrats on your new 7D. I love mine, and I'm sure you will too when you get used to it.

Dave

kenskid

Nikon D700

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

09/14/2011 12:28:06 AM · #10

Nice camera....get the right card and you'll be on your way - Oh...don't skimp on the card quality - get a good one !

09/14/2011 12:42:08 AM · #11

What type of card would you recomend. as said before I dont have much experience with any of this. Was looking at the sandisk extreme 60mb/sec. Any thoughts?

DCNUTTER

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

09/14/2011 12:57:27 AM · #12

Originally posted by thrumyiis:

What type of card would you recomend. as said before I dont have much experience with any of this. Was looking at the sandisk extreme 60mb/sec. Any thoughts?

Sandisk is great. I have a 16 Gb Sandisk Extreme 60mb/sec card and it's excellent with great FPS (Frames Per Second). Definitely won't go wrong with one of these cards.

As great as this card is..and fast it's only a UDMA 5 card. You can get even faster transfer rates with a UDMA 6 or 7 card....if you can afford the prices. Especially on the UDMA 7 cards.

Dave