Recommendation for Compact Flash Cards

[PhotoBug]

Hi Guys,

Other than Sandisk and Lexar, is there any other brands of Compact Flash (reliable) that you would recommend? Kingston? Ridata?

Need to get more cards for my D300 before my next travel.

Thanks.

:cheers:

[harrynkl]

Sandisk is the safest so far.
Been using using kingston Transend Lexar got a few details loss in it i not sure of other users, but i go for sandisk.

[Thomas]

Personally I would recommend Sandisk. I have had problems with Lexar cards and have the excruciating experience of losing my images, with one occasion on a wedding shoot which I could not make it up to the couple.

I have also used Ridata and Kingston cards. Ridata is reliable but IMO slow. Kingston recently also gave me problems with overheating. I wonder if it's the card faulty but it actually became very hot to touch and when it is plugged into a card reader, it is not recognised.

Just my own opinions. Now I only buy Sandisk.

[Thomas]

Moving to Photography Tips

[espn]

My history goes from Transcend 25X to Lexar40X, Lexar 80X then to Sandisk ExtremeIII.

Though I encountered no issues with the types I used, capacity and speed was an issue when I needed it. Lexar was a bit slow to come out with 8GBs, so I swapped to Sandisk. Though I've heard and seen multiple issues with Lexars on Nikon/Canon DSLRs, personally never experience them on my own sets.

Currently a happy (and poor) user of Sandisk Extreme III cards. Think will stick with it for now. 16GB is out. $390. So cheap :(

[harrynkl]

My history goes from Transcend 25X to Lexar40X, Lexar 80X then to Sandisk ExtremeIII.

Though I encountered no issues with the types I used, capacity and speed was an issue when I needed it. Lexar was a bit slow to come out with 8GBs, so I swapped to Sandisk. Though I've heard and seen multiple issues with Lexars on Nikon/Canon DSLRs, personally never experience them on my own sets.

Currently a happy (and poor) user of Sandisk Extreme III cards. Think will stick with it for now. 16GB is out. $390. So cheap :(

uncle ur 1Ds MK II realy need the 16G to shoot RAW

[espn]

uncle ur 1Ds MK II realy need the 16G to shoot RAW
Sticking with my 8GBs for now... they costed a bomb when I got them, no way I'm going to ditch them for the 16GB :( :( :(

[harrynkl]

true :thumbsup: no point use such a big memory to shoot, 4g is enough for most events or use 2-3 card at least 'touch wood' sometime fail got back up.

[espn]

true :thumbsup: no point use such a big memory to shoot, 4g is enough for most events or use 2-3 card at least 'touch wood' sometime fail got back up.
Tested the limit a few times, went Tibet, barely filled up a 8GB, had a spare 8GB and although my P2000 died, I didn't really have to over shoot 8GB. *Phew* for weddings 8GB just nice covers the morning and more, and also dinner, it's just safe to have one more for back up :)

So I'm staying away from the 16GB for now... probably change again when 32GB or 64GB is out ;)

[harrynkl]

Tested the limit a few times, went Tibet, barely filled up a 8GB, had a spare 8GB and although my P2000 died, I didn't really have to over shoot 8GB. *Phew* for weddings 8GB just nice covers the morning and more, and also dinner, it's just safe to have one more for back up :)

So I'm staying away from the 16GB for now... probably change again when 32GB or 64GB is out ;)

wait for 1TB :rofl:

[espn]

wait for 1TB :rofl:
Huh?? I not using 6 x 7 leh. :rofl:

[PhotoBug]

Thanks for all the advice... Will be going down to SITEX later and get myself 2 4GB Sandisk Extreme III / IV for my new D300.

Thanks again pals...

:cheers:

[harrynkl]

Thanks for all the advice... Will be going down to SITEX later and get myself 2 4GB Sandisk Extreme III / IV for my new D300.

Thanks again pals...

:cheers:

extreme IV is cheap now

[PhotoBug]

:happy1: The last price I know is at $159 each... Hopefully it is much lower now... Have bought 3 lens and a D300 this year, really broke already... hahaha...

:coolnod:

[espn]

:happy1: The last price I know is at $159 each... Hopefully it is much lower now... Have bought 3 lens and a D300 this year, really broke already... hahaha...

:coolnod:
I bought 2 lenses, 1 flash this year.. haven't buy any camera body yet... :sweat: but so far gone on a trip, and next week going on another... jia lat.. super broke :cry:

[PhotoBug]

I bought 2 lenses, 1 flash this year.. haven't buy any camera body yet... :sweat: but so far gone on a trip, and next week going on another... jia lat.. super broke :cry:

Nice... I went for 2 major trips this year... Turkey in Mar and Tibet in Jun... Tat's why broke... hahaha.. Have to save up... planning to go inner Mongolia next year... :clap2:

[harrynkl]

:happy1: The last price I know is at $159 each... Hopefully it is much lower now... Have bought 3 lens and a D300 this year, really broke already... hahaha...

:coolnod:

tat wat i bought fr when at SLS

[harrynkl]

Nice... I went for 2 major trips this year... Turkey in Mar and Tibet in Jun... Tat's why broke... hahaha.. Have to save up... planning to go inner Mongolia next year... :clap2:

find miss mongolia :grin:

[PhotoBug]

At Sitex, Sandisk 4GB Extreme III / IV is selling at $110 and $150 each respectively. As I don't do sports photography, do I need the extra speed that Extreme IV offer? or should I go for Extreme III instead in order to save the extra cost but not comprising on the performance? Tough choice... :knock1:


Btw, Nikon is offering the D300 at $2999 with the following free gift:
1. Tripod
2. Gretag Macbet Calibrator
3. Screen Protector
4. Bag
5. 2 GB CF Card

Didn't asked for stock balance as I have already got mine last week... :happy1:

Enjoy the show if you all are going...

:cheers:

[Ricky]

At Sitex, Sandisk 4GB Extreme III / IV is selling at $110 and $150 each respectively. As I don't do sports photography, do I need the extra speed that Extreme IV offer? or should I go for Extreme III instead in order to save the extra cost but not comprising on the performance? Tough choice... :knock1:


Btw, Nikon is offering the D300 at $2999 with the following free gift:
1. Tripod
2. Gretag Macbet Calibrator
3. Screen Protector
4. Bag
5. 2 GB CF Card

Didn't asked for stock balance as I have already got mine last week... :happy1:

Enjoy the show if you all are going...

:cheers:

Very good price for all, especially year end bonus coming soon. :thumbsup:

Any idea abt the price of scandisk 2GB Ultra II

[PhotoBug]

Very good price for all, especially year end bonus coming soon. :thumbsup:

Any idea abt the price of scandisk 2GB Ultra II

Sorry, didn't check... Sandisk don't provide pamphlets... Old already, cannot remember the pricing for all... :coolnod: