Faster cards vs. higher capacity

azcavalier · 06-17-2008, 06:45 AM

I have a couple of 2GB Sandisk Extreme III cards, but i've been thinking about getting a 4GB or an 8GB card for when I travel. I usually shoot in RAW mode (simply because I can, and I like the idea of the stuff I can do with it in Lightroom), so more capacity would be great.

However, in my searching on the internet for a good deal, I found a nifty 4GB Lexar media SDHC card that is SUPER fast, for when i'm shooting action (the kids, mostly), but it's a bit pricey. I can get that card for around $70, or I can get an SDHC 8GB that's not as fast for less. Tough decision...Opinions, anyone? I am very much a brand snob. I'm not of the opinion that I could go cheap and get an "A Data" card (for example) and use it until it falls apart in a year. I'd rather spend more money for something that is going to last a long time.

Also, I have seen some of the cards listed as an 8GB class 6 or an 8GB class 4 (or even a class 2). What does that mean? What is the difference in classes?

BBear · 06-17-2008, 06:53 AM

I bought two 8 Gbs Extreme III witha great rebate for about $40. And they are freaking FAST!

Check Adorama for them, i think the rebate still goes on....

also, google SD class for definitions. IIRC is has to do with transfer rates. But still, I have not seen a card as fast as the Extreme III, and I have a bunch of SD cards, because of my canon and my car stereo.

azcavalier · 06-17-2008, 07:25 AM

Originally posted by BBear

I bought two 8 Gbs Extreme III with a great rebate for about $40. And they are freaking FAST!

Check Adorama for them, i think the rebate still goes on....

Hmmm....can't find that one. I can find ONE on Amazon for about $55 before shipping.

Tom S. · 06-17-2008, 09:06 AM

You can get a Transcend 16gb with a USB reader for somewhere between $60 and $70. I bought one about a month ago and have been very happy with it.

yetidesign · 06-17-2008, 09:15 AM

I got the 8GB Sandisk extreme III card as well, and i'm thinking about getting another. if i had bought two at once the rebate would have been bigger, but...

the rebate is until the 29th of june.

8GB Extreme III

heatherslightbox · 06-17-2008, 09:22 AM

I ordered 2-4GB Extreme III cards from Beach Camera last week and I'm looking forward to getting them.

That'll mean that I'll have 4-4GB cards and 1-1GB card (the play card) for a total of 17GB of memory. I figure that should get me through a week's vacation.

My total for the new cards after rebate: $25.98.

Heather

BBear · 06-17-2008, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by yetidesign

I got the 8GB Sandisk extreme III card as well, and i'm thinking about getting another. if i had bought two at once the rebate would have been bigger, but...

the rebate is until the 29th of june.

8GB Extreme III

I dont think you have to buy them at once. I first bought one 8GB III and liked it so much that I purchased the 2nd 8GB III also from Adorama.

I submitted my rebate info and it seems like it go approved for $90 rebate.

a a i b · 06-17-2008, 10:32 AM

I would stay with "class 6" cards -- they're the fastest.

nakey · 06-17-2008, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by Tom S.

You can get a Transcend 16gb with a USB reader for somewhere between $60 and $70. I bought one about a month ago and have been very happy with it.

If this is the same one i bought, it's a good choice.

works in *ist DS with 2.02 firmware fine (had issues with an Extreme III 8GB). Class 6, so nice and fast. 955 shots in Raw, 935 in Raw + 2MP * JPG on a K200D

It's my backup card when i fill my 8GB Extreme III, 4GB Ultra II and 2x 2GB Ultra II

azcavalier · 06-17-2008, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by yetidesign

I got the 8GB Sandisk extreme III card as well, and i'm thinking about getting another. if i had bought two at once the rebate would have been bigger, but...

the rebate is until the 29th of june.

8GB Extreme III

Thanks! I pulled the trigger and bought one of these. Unfortunately, it won't be here in time for my trip to Arizona in ten days...it's on backorder!

Tom S. · 06-18-2008, 07:36 AM

Originally posted by nakey

If this is the same one i bought, it's a good choice.

works in *ist DS with 2.02 firmware fine (had issues with an Extreme III 8GB). Class 6, so nice and fast. 955 shots in Raw, 935 in Raw + 2MP * JPG on a K200D

It's my backup card when i fill my 8GB Extreme III, 4GB Ultra II and 2x 2GB Ultra II

Yup. I can't decide whether to get another one for back up or wait for the 32GB to drop in price.

06-17-2008, 06:45 AM	#1
azcavalier Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blacksburg, VA Photos: Gallery Posts: 135	Faster cards vs. higher capacity I have a couple of 2GB Sandisk Extreme III cards, but i've been thinking about getting a 4GB or an 8GB card for when I travel. I usually shoot in RAW mode (simply because I can, and I like the idea of the stuff I can do with it in Lightroom), so more capacity would be great. However, in my searching on the internet for a good deal, I found a nifty 4GB Lexar media SDHC card that is SUPER fast, for when i'm shooting action (the kids, mostly), but it's a bit pricey. I can get that card for around $70, or I can get an SDHC 8GB that's not as fast for less. Tough decision...Opinions, anyone? I am very much a brand snob. I'm not of the opinion that I could go cheap and get an "A Data" card (for example) and use it until it falls apart in a year. I'd rather spend more money for something that is going to last a long time. Also, I have seen some of the cards listed as an 8GB class 6 or an 8GB class 4 (or even a class 2). What does that mean? What is the difference in classes?

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06-17-2008, 06:53 AM	#2
BBear Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT / NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	I bought two 8 Gbs Extreme III witha great rebate for about $40. And they are freaking FAST! Check Adorama for them, i think the rebate still goes on.... also, google SD class for definitions. IIRC is has to do with transfer rates. But still, I have not seen a card as fast as the Extreme III, and I have a bunch of SD cards, because of my canon and my car stereo.

06-17-2008, 07:25 AM	#3
azcavalier Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blacksburg, VA Photos: Gallery Posts: 135 Original Poster	Originally posted by BBear I bought two 8 Gbs Extreme III with a great rebate for about $40. And they are freaking FAST! Check Adorama for them, i think the rebate still goes on.... Hmmm....can't find that one. I can find ONE on Amazon for about $55 before shipping.

06-17-2008, 09:06 AM	#4
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	You can get a Transcend 16gb with a USB reader for somewhere between $60 and $70. I bought one about a month ago and have been very happy with it.

06-17-2008, 09:15 AM	#5
yetidesign Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 22	I got the 8GB Sandisk extreme III card as well, and i'm thinking about getting another. if i had bought two at once the rebate would have been bigger, but... the rebate is until the 29th of june. 8GB Extreme III

06-17-2008, 09:22 AM	#6
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599	I ordered 2-4GB Extreme III cards from Beach Camera last week and I'm looking forward to getting them. That'll mean that I'll have 4-4GB cards and 1-1GB card (the play card) for a total of 17GB of memory. I figure that should get me through a week's vacation. My total for the new cards after rebate: $25.98. Heather

06-17-2008, 10:17 AM	#7
BBear Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT / NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 822	Originally posted by yetidesign I got the 8GB Sandisk extreme III card as well, and i'm thinking about getting another. if i had bought two at once the rebate would have been bigger, but... the rebate is until the 29th of june. 8GB Extreme III I dont think you have to buy them at once. I first bought one 8GB III and liked it so much that I purchased the 2nd 8GB III also from Adorama. I submitted my rebate info and it seems like it go approved for $90 rebate.

06-17-2008, 10:32 AM	#8
a a i b Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brooklyn Photos: Gallery Posts: 315	I would stay with "class 6" cards -- they're the fastest.

06-17-2008, 03:51 PM	#9
nakey Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 208	Originally posted by Tom S. You can get a Transcend 16gb with a USB reader for somewhere between $60 and $70. I bought one about a month ago and have been very happy with it. If this is the same one i bought, it's a good choice. works in ist DS with 2.02 firmware fine (had issues with an Extreme III 8GB). Class 6, so nice and fast. 955 shots in Raw, 935 in Raw + 2MP JPG on a K200D It's my backup card when i fill my 8GB Extreme III, 4GB Ultra II and 2x 2GB Ultra II

06-17-2008, 05:28 PM	#10
azcavalier Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blacksburg, VA Photos: Gallery Posts: 135 Original Poster	Originally posted by yetidesign I got the 8GB Sandisk extreme III card as well, and i'm thinking about getting another. if i had bought two at once the rebate would have been bigger, but... the rebate is until the 29th of june. 8GB Extreme III Thanks! I pulled the trigger and bought one of these. Unfortunately, it won't be here in time for my trip to Arizona in ten days...it's on backorder!

06-18-2008, 07:36 AM	#11
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	Originally posted by nakey If this is the same one i bought, it's a good choice. works in ist DS with 2.02 firmware fine (had issues with an Extreme III 8GB). Class 6, so nice and fast. 955 shots in Raw, 935 in Raw + 2MP JPG on a K200D It's my backup card when i fill my 8GB Extreme III, 4GB Ultra II and 2x 2GB Ultra II Yup. I can't decide whether to get another one for back up or wait for the 32GB to drop in price.

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