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05/20/2010 09:47:22 AM · #1 |
I rencently acquired a new CAnon 1D MK4 camera and I was reading that it takes UDMA cards in addition to regular CF cards.
Since I will be shooting wildlife and sports with this camera, does it really make a difference to have a UDMA card vs a regular CF card when it comes to shooting wildlife?
I read that for Video is better to have UDMA, but I dont plan on doing any of that on my trip.
Any input is appreciated. The UDMA 16GB is about $100 compared to the regular CF that runs anywhere between $35-60
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05/20/2010 10:11:32 AM · #2 |
| I use a 4gb UDMA card that's almost a year and a half old now. They're very fast compared to anything I've used before. If you're shooting RAW at 8fps you'll notice a big difference between a UDMA and a regular card. If you only shoot a frame off once in a while then your regular card will do and I see no reason to use a UDMA if only for the faster upload speed to your laptop/PC. At 16gb this may be of interest to you though. |
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05/20/2010 10:23:41 AM · #3 |
| Can't help with the UDMA question, but am drooling over the Mk4. Congrats. |
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05/20/2010 10:52:24 AM · #4 |
Your 5DII supports UDMA, too.
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05/20/2010 11:22:12 AM · #5 |
Found this article that may be of interest.
//dpnow.com/4445.html
This is an old article and does not cover the 1D Mk IV but has some info about UDMA itself.
Message edited by author 2010-05-20 11:26:54. |
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05/20/2010 01:58:46 PM · #6 |
The only time it really matters is if you shoot in burst mode. You can typically get more frames/sec with the UDMA.
I use them in my 5DmkII for shooting video as I've had problems with SanDisk Extreme III cards locking up the camera. With UDMA cards there is no problem.
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05/20/2010 03:08:31 PM · #7 |
dang, its tough wanting to spend 100 per card when I know I will be using at least 3-4 a day :(
The reason I got the 1D MK4 was to shoot burst mode, but I guess I better get a couple of cards for it too.
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05/20/2010 03:36:11 PM · #8 |
| You spent $4,000 on the camera and your'e sweating a $100 memory card? |
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05/20/2010 03:57:03 PM · #9 |
interestingly the last couple of Sandisk Extreme IV 8GB cards I got from Amazon were listed and priced as standard - but were actually UDMA when delivered.
And I bought them a few months apart. |
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05/20/2010 04:14:06 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by scarbrd:
You spent $4,000 on the camera and your'e sweating a $100 memory card? |
yeah, that camera pretty much was my bday, anyversayr and xmas present all in one :P
Message edited by author 2010-05-20 16:15:40. |
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05/20/2010 04:20:46 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by JaimeVinas:
Originally posted by scarbrd:
You spent $4,000 on the camera and your'e sweating a $100 memory card? |
yeah, that camera pretty much was my bday, anyversayr and xmas present all in one :P |
Memorial Day, Arbor Day, 4th of July, and Groundhog Day presents, too! ;-) |
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