Compact Flash Card for Camera Memory Use [Archive]

bejohnson

10-20-2003, 08:43 PM

I was using a standard 128 meg compact flash card in the Canon 300D. Today I purchased a Lexar 512 meg 40x Pro high speed card. It makes a hugh difference in the read and write times. Anybody have experience with other brands of the high speed Compact Flash cards?

egarrard

10-20-2003, 08:51 PM

The one that comes with the Nikon cameras is an 8X Lexar. The 128MB I use is the standard 2X. It makes a BIG difference in write speed.

bejohnson

10-20-2003, 08:53 PM

I should mention that no flash card comes with the 300D. You have to purchase one if you don't already have one.

Artcwolf

10-20-2003, 09:23 PM

I bought a standard 512 Kingston for my 5700 and I'm thinking of getting a Sandisk Ultra II 512 for it. I want to see if the 5700 will really show a marked improvement with the faster memory.

I am drooling over this, though:

<img src=http://www.esend.com/sandisk/product_images/SDCFB-2048-768_l.jpg> (http://www.esend.com/sandisk/product.asp?sku=SDCFB%2D2048%2D768&mscssid=2AARQ5EAB1Q69HUBXJBQ4PDB8PKM8EK2)

I don't think my cam will recognize it, though. :Blah

JCYC5

10-20-2003, 09:24 PM

When I got my S50, I stupidly bought a Sandisk 256MB CF with it... on discovering how amazingly slow it is, I quicky bought a Transcend 256 and gave the Sandisk to my brother for his PPC. It makes a world of a difference.

JCYC5

10-20-2003, 09:25 PM

Originally posted by Artcwolf
I bought a standard 512 Kingston for my 5700 and I'm thinking of getting a Sandisk Ultra II 512 for it. I want to see if the 5700 will really show a marked improvement with the faster memory.

I am drooling over this, though:

<img src=http://www.esend.com/sandisk/product_images/SDCFB-2048-768_l.jpg> (http://www.esend.com/sandisk/product.asp?sku=SDCFB%2D2048%2D768&mscssid=2AARQ5EAB1Q69HUBXJBQ4PDB8PKM8EK2)

I don't think my cam will recognize it, though. :Blah

Sandisks are really slow! Their Ultra costs A LOT more than others whilst only performing at the same level!

Artcwolf

10-20-2003, 09:30 PM

Originally posted by JCYC5
Sandisks are really slow! Their Ultra costs A LOT more than others whilst only performing at the same level!

I'll take a look at the transcends, then.

Thanks for the recommendation!

Artcwolf

10-20-2003, 09:35 PM

Originally posted by JCYC5
When I got my S50, I stupidly bought a Sandisk 256MB CF with it... on discovering how amazingly slow it is, I quicky bought a Transcend 256 and gave the Sandisk to my brother for his PPC. It makes a world of a difference.

Not bad on price, either.

<img src=http://images10.newegg.com/productimage/20-160-118-01.JPG> (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduct.asp?description=20-160-118&depa=1)

JCYC5

10-20-2003, 09:45 PM

Yup! Thats the one!

It was actually cheaper than my SanDisk...

This is really useful: http://www.dpreview.com/articles/mediacompare/

Sort the test results 3/4 down the page in Write speed (That's what matters most) and you'll find intresting results. The top few have such close results that it's almost ignorable...

But worth noting:

Transcend 256MB: 2,280 KB/s Write
SanDisk Ultra 256MB: 1,755 KB/s Write
SanDisk *shudder* 512MB: 855 KB/s Write

bejohnson

10-20-2003, 11:14 PM

I was searching around and found this web site. This site compares most of the current cards in the current cameras. This guy has found that the camera makes a difference in speed due to the controller in the camera.

Rob Galbraith Digital Photography Insights (http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=6007)

This looks like it might also have a wealth of other information also.

JCYC5

10-20-2003, 11:23 PM

KaNaDiAnIcEmAn

10-21-2003, 12:08 AM

i just went from a 8MB sandisk pos to a 16x 128mb lexar very sweet increase, need to get a better compact flash reader though 2.0 usb would be nice

JCYC5

10-21-2003, 12:26 AM

Originally posted by KaNaDiAnIcEmAn
i just went from a 8MB sandisk pos to a 16x 128mb lexar very sweet increase, need to get a better compact flash reader though 2.0 usb would be nice

It's amazing how badly the SanDisk performs, eh?

egarrard

10-21-2003, 09:24 AM

You ought to try PNY... :rofl2

JCYC5

10-21-2003, 09:44 AM

Originally posted by egarrard
You ought to try PNY... :rofl2

PNY?

Artcwolf

10-21-2003, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by bejohnson
I was searching around and found this web site. This site compares most of the current cards in the current cameras. This guy has found that the camera makes a difference in speed due to the controller in the camera.

Rob Galbraith Digital Photography Insights (http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=6007)

This looks like it might also have a wealth of other information also.

Nice site, thanks for posting it.

I've decided that I'll do some research but I'm not going to replace the Kingston 512 right away since there are other accessories that I need more. The only item that a replacement would address would be faster write times and that just isn't a pressing need at this point.

Hopefully, maybe around Christmas, I'll get a faster card for it.

JCYC5

10-21-2003, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by Artcwolf
Nice site, thanks for posting it.

I've decided that I'll do some research but I'm not going to replace the Kingston 512 right away since there are other accessories that I need more. The only item that a replacement would address would be faster write times and that just isn't a pressing need at this point.

Hopefully, maybe around Christmas, I'll get a faster card for it.

Or just wait... a 6GB has been released, a 4GB and a new 1GB...

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0310/03102102biggestcfs.asp

Those are sure to press down the prices of other CFs!

Artcwolf

10-21-2003, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by JCYC5
Or just wait... a 6GB has been released, a 4GB and a new 1GB...

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0310/03102102biggestcfs.asp

Those are sure to press down the prices of other CFs!

LOL...those are huge!

Funny that the largest hdd's for desktops were smaller than those just a few years ago.

You have to have the newest of new camera's to recognize those cards. My 5700 won't work with them as the camera has to format the card in FAT32 for them to work. I'm sure the 300D would. :KICK ASS

JCYC5

10-21-2003, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by Artcwolf
LOL...those are huge!

Funny that the largest hdd's for desktops were smaller than those just a few years ago.

You have to have the newest of new camera's to recognize those cards. My 5700 won't work with them as the camera has to format the card in FAT32 for them to work. I'm sure the 300D would. :KICK ASS

Yerp! Another excuse to get that sweet Sandisk Extreme 1Gig. According to Eddie's site, that performs best with the 300D :KICK ASS

I really really don't need 4 gigs... :Blah

Artcwolf

10-21-2003, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by JCYC5
I really really don't need 4 gigs... :Blah

Mardi Gras
Exotic Erotic Ball

Any other good reason? :p

JCYC5

10-21-2003, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by Artcwolf
Mardi Gras
Exotic Erotic Ball

Any other good reason? :p

Scuba Diving?

You need to put as many as you can onto a card, as you can't change the CF during a dive...

Artcwolf

10-21-2003, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by JCYC5
Scuba Diving?

You need to put as many as you can onto a card, as you can't change the CF during a dive...

true :Nice

egarrard

10-21-2003, 08:38 PM

JCYC5

10-23-2003, 12:34 AM

Originally posted by egarrard
Yes. Jeff's S50 will too.

Another excuse to get the 1Gig!

bejohnson

10-23-2003, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by lord nicon21
what do you do on holiday?

do you have a laptop or computer to put them on when your memory is full or do you have more than 1 card

Either and they make a handheld diskdrive that's about 40gigs that you can transfer the images to.

bejohnson

10-23-2003, 04:30 PM

Originally posted by lord nicon21
oh cool do you have a link :)

I'm looking for a source. I saw them on E-bay for about $250.00 USD

Artcwolf

10-23-2003, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by bejohnson
I'm looking for a source. I saw them on E-bay for about $250.00 USD

Something like this?

Digital Album Lite
The ideal solution to your Digital camera storage woes …
Taking your digital photography horizons to the limit …

Featuring:

Ultra-Fast USB 2.0 Connectivity
Easy Operation via Backlit LCD Panel
Powerful Built-In Operating System
Rechargeable LiOn Battery Operation
Integrated Design for Palm-Sized Portability
Large Storage Capacity of 10, 20, 30 or 40GB
Supports Windows 98/ Windows SE/ME/2000/XP, Macintosh 9.1 and above, Linux

<img src=http://www.nixvue.com/products/da/albumlite/images/da-lite.jpg> (http://www.nixvue.com/products/da/albumlite/index.html)

bejohnson

10-23-2003, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by Artcwolf
Something like this?

Digital Album Lite
The ideal solution to your Digital camera storage woes …
Taking your digital photography horizons to the limit …

Featuring:

Ultra-Fast USB 2.0 Connectivity
Easy Operation via Backlit LCD Panel
Powerful Built-In Operating System
Rechargeable LiOn Battery Operation
Integrated Design for Palm-Sized Portability
Large Storage Capacity of 10, 20, 30 or 40GB
Supports Windows 98/ Windows SE/ME/2000/XP, Macintosh 9.1 and above, Linux

<img src=http://www.nixvue.com/products/da/albumlite/images/da-lite.jpg> (http://www.nixvue.com/products/da/albumlite/index.html)

Yep. Gotta a link?

Artcwolf

10-23-2003, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by bejohnson
Yep. Gotta a link?

Click on the picture. :)

bejohnson

10-23-2003, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by Artcwolf
Click on the picture. :)

/me dumbass

JCYC5

10-23-2003, 09:27 PM

Belkin made a new adaptor for the iPod that allows for it to be used for this function.

I use this one myself:

http://www.dansdata.com/xsdrive2.htm

Artcwolf

10-25-2003, 05:54 PM

Originally posted by lord nicon21
i'm thinking about getting
http://www.archos.com/products/prw_500427.html
with
http://www.archos.com/products/prw_500561.html
so do i need/want a IBM/Hitachi 1Gb Microdrive :What the

I would stick to a 512 if you're going to get that.

<img src=http://www.archos.com/img/products/290x230/jbmm_bundle.jpg> (http://www.archos.com/products/prw_500375.html)

with this:

<img src=http://www.archos.com/img/products/290x230/jbm_compactflash.jpg> (http://www.archos.com/products/prw_500561.html)

I know you can't but for those in the US that might be interested, you can find that unit at Newegg.com (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduct.asp?description=55-501-102&depa=1) for $267.00 with the CF module included.