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05/10/2004 11:40:32 PM · #1 |
Has anyone used Sandisk "Extreme" Compact Flash Cards??
They claim "60x" writing speeds.
//www.sandisk.com/retail/ext-cf.asp |
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05/10/2004 11:42:47 PM · #2 |
| Lexar has some 80x models now. |
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05/11/2004 12:57:56 AM · #3 |
Yup, I have a 1GB Sandisk Extreme card. But my Rebel cannot take full advatage of the speed. So in my case it is the camera that's the limiting factor. Although it will definitely write faster to it that to a regular Sandisk card, the difference is not very big, in the order of a couple of seconds.
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05/11/2004 01:07:37 AM · #4 |
What 'rating' do they give the CF ports in the 300D?
At what speed can THEY write?? (kiloBITS per second)
And would the 10D be any different? |
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05/11/2004 06:59:00 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by doctornick:
Yup, I have a 1GB Sandisk Extreme card. But my Rebel cannot take full advatage of the speed. So in my case it is the camera that's the limiting factor. Although it will definitely write faster to it that to a regular Sandisk card, the difference is not very big, in the order of a couple of seconds. |
That is why I decided to get the Microdrive instead. I typically don't need to shoot more than 3 shots in succession, usually for bracketing. So I went for max storage over write speed. My cameras buffer will handle up to 5 shots in the high speed autodrive mode. With the 4 gig microdrive I get over 500 RAW images on one disk.
(editted for spelling)
Message edited by author 2004-05-11 06:59:49.
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05/11/2004 09:46:11 AM · #6 |
the only brand of CF card i have ever had fail is sandisk.
that is why i now avoid them like the plague.
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05/11/2004 09:51:47 AM · #7 |
| What kind of cards do you prefer for your 10D mags? |
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05/11/2004 09:59:20 AM · #8 |
i dont have a specific brand. i've had good luck with lexar, ibm microdrive, kodak brand, and even 'mr. flash'. just not sandisk.
Originally posted by coolhar:
What kind of cards do you prefer for your 10D mags? |
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05/11/2004 10:05:43 AM · #9 |
I also have a 1GB Sandisk Extreme card. So far, I have never had a single problem with it. It's plenty fast enough to keep up with my 10D. However, the Sandisk Ultra II cards are just as fast and co$t less. The Extreme cards are supposedly designed for more extreme temperature ranges (-13 to +185 degrees), and they also have a lifetime warranty.
--Mick
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