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07/12/2004 05:22:18 PM · #1 |
Currently, I am using the plain old Sandisk Compact Flash media in my 300D due to the affordable prices, but I was wondering if I might be overlooking something.
I have seen sleak and sexy styled Sandisk "Ultra II" media. Will it really make a HUGE difference in capturing images, or is just going to make reviewing and copying images to the computer a tad faster.
Beyond that, what other brands do you recomend?
Let me say this, I don't care what manufacturer or magazine says is the best and fastest, I have seen more then a few those and like many of those 'speed tests' and other things, they are fairly easy to rig...
What I am interested in is your honest opinions about what works for you, if you really 'feel' a difference or have experienced any major photo taking benefits of using a 'faster' media.
I want to save money, but I also don't want to cheat myself by buying some equipment to short. |
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07/12/2004 05:35:50 PM · #2 |
I've used Transcend CompactFlash cards for years (purchased at newegg.com). VERY fast, cheap and reliable. You'll really notice the speed on burst captures, reviewing images, working in RAW and copying files with a Firewire reader. By comparison, a 'regular' card feels like you've loaded a stick of chewing gum in the slot. My Transcend 512MB card has been through about 20,000 images without a hitch.
Message edited by author 2004-07-12 17:44:16. |
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07/12/2004 05:36:56 PM · #3 |
I have a pair of Lexar 40x WA 512MB and I'll continue to buy these when I shoot more than I really should be.
Last price I saw was $109.
P.S. Very fast with USB 2.0 reader.
Message edited by author 2004-07-12 17:37:22.
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07/12/2004 05:42:55 PM · #4 |
A 512MB Transcend card is $92 at newegg. The 1Gb version is $178- both with free Fedex saver shipping. These cards are rated at 45x, and typically outpace SanDisk and Lexar in reviews.
Note that Transcend also sells a very cheap 2.2GB version, but I don't trust the microdrives. |
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07/12/2004 05:52:08 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
You'll really notice the speed on burst captures, reviewing images, working in RAW |
I was under the impression the 300D and 10D have a maximum write speed well below the speed of most new cards? Is that not right?
Message edited by author 2004-07-12 17:53:07. |
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07/12/2004 05:57:39 PM · #6 |
| That may well be true, but the speed limit is still faster than typical cards so there is a noticeable difference. Firewire drives don't have that limit, so I can download a full 512Mb card in a few minutes vs. 30+ minutes with the USB cable. |
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07/12/2004 06:18:35 PM · #7 |
That's what I thought. The speed is only really meaningful in pulling the images off the camera or if I am using a very high-priced professional grade DSLR.
Personally, I can't abide the length of time it takes to download 256MB of images to the PC through the camera connection, on USB 2.0 plug. So, I pop the CF card into a PCMCIA reader and into the laptop it goes. It works fast enough for me. |
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07/12/2004 06:26:03 PM · #8 |
| Not really. Like I said, the speed difference is still very noticeable in the camera, and that was true even in my old Powershot G2. Here's a good reference for you. As you can see, the faster cards are roughly 60% faster than a base SanDisk card. That's pretty meaningful. |
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