not just the fastest, but most durable sd card

slip · 12-21-2012, 10:58 AM

I have not have much good luck with memory cards, even brand names. got a kingston and it fell apart... pny and it died in the rain... so besides fast, which in your opinion is the most durable?
want to get a good one, but not a hugely expensive (example 300 dollars) one
thanks

randy

Blue · 12-21-2012, 11:06 AM

I am not sure what you mean by "durable." However, I have had very good luck with SanDisk of all sizes and speeds.

**pearsaab** · 12-21-2012, 11:11 AM

same here...only by sandisk and never any issues

Adam · 12-21-2012, 11:12 AM

I second that. I've never had any issues with sandisk cards, and they're as fast as advertised, unlike other cards. They're also built better than certain cheaper brands, believe it or not. I've had a transcend card basically come apart as a result of 2 year's worth of regular use.

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LeDave · 12-21-2012, 11:30 AM

I've only ever used SanDisk, none of them are ever broken.

Anvh · 12-21-2012, 11:34 AM

Sandisk and Samsung are good, the "chip" is molded into plastic. You can even wash them in your washing machine for example...

Bramela · 12-21-2012, 11:40 AM

+1 to all the above. I only use Sandisk, and never had a problem of any kind.

DSims · 12-21-2012, 11:44 AM

The SanDisk UHS-I 45MB/s cards are my favorites right now.

mikemock · 12-21-2012, 11:45 AM

I use Sandisk Extreme. I have used them at the beach, in the rain, in the dust, in the snow, and in the cold with no issues.

glennbp · 12-21-2012, 11:58 AM

Hoodman RAW STEEL SD CARDS-nothing even comes close!

**MJL** · 12-21-2012, 12:19 PM

I agree Sandisk are good. I have also use various CF, SD cards and USB sticks from Kingston for over ten years. Zero problem.

**mgvh** · 12-21-2012, 01:32 PM

I have been using Transcend of various size (2 - 4 - 8 - 16GB) and class (4- 6- 10) without any problem.

**rayallen** · 12-21-2012, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by Bramela

+1 to all the above. I only use Sandisk, and never had a problem of any kind.

Same goes for me. Only Sandisk.

SpecialK · 12-21-2012, 02:20 PM

I have used Lexar, SanDisk, and currently a 32GB Transcend without incident. I have never stepped on them or washed them, however.

calculator01 · 12-21-2012, 02:30 PM

I have used Sandisk, Duracell, Transcend, "No Name", Lexar, Kensington, and many others. Never had a problem with any of them. However, when everyone else says to use Sandisk.... I now buy only Sandisk.

12-21-2012, 10:58 AM	#1
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535	not just the fastest, but most durable sd card I have not have much good luck with memory cards, even brand names. got a kingston and it fell apart... pny and it died in the rain... so besides fast, which in your opinion is the most durable? want to get a good one, but not a hugely expensive (example 300 dollars) one thanks randy

12-21-2012, 12:19 PM	#11
MJL Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Canadian WetCoast Photos: Albums Posts: 384	Kingston for me I agree Sandisk are good. I have also use various CF, SD cards and USB sticks from Kingston for over ten years. Zero problem.

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12-21-2012, 11:06 AM	#2
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	I am not sure what you mean by "durable." However, I have had very good luck with SanDisk of all sizes and speeds.

12-21-2012, 11:11 AM	#3
pearsaab Otis Memorial Pentaxian Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,900	same here...only by sandisk and never any issues

12-21-2012, 11:12 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	I second that. I've never had any issues with sandisk cards, and they're as fast as advertised, unlike other cards. They're also built better than certain cheaper brands, believe it or not. I've had a transcend card basically come apart as a result of 2 year's worth of regular use. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

12-21-2012, 11:30 AM	#5
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	I've only ever used SanDisk, none of them are ever broken.

12-21-2012, 11:34 AM	#6
Anvh Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 4,616	Sandisk and Samsung are good, the "chip" is molded into plastic. You can even wash them in your washing machine for example...

12-21-2012, 11:40 AM	#7
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	+1 to all the above. I only use Sandisk, and never had a problem of any kind.

12-21-2012, 11:44 AM	#8
DSims Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,236	The SanDisk UHS-I 45MB/s cards are my favorites right now.

12-21-2012, 11:45 AM	#9
mikemock Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indiana Photos: Gallery Posts: 252	I use Sandisk Extreme. I have used them at the beach, in the rain, in the dust, in the snow, and in the cold with no issues.

12-21-2012, 11:58 AM	#10
glennbp Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 148	Hoodman RAW STEEL SD CARDS-nothing even comes close!

12-21-2012, 01:32 PM	#12
mgvh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,030	I have been using Transcend of various size (2 - 4 - 8 - 16GB) and class (4- 6- 10) without any problem.

12-21-2012, 02:06 PM	#13
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by Bramela +1 to all the above. I only use Sandisk, and never had a problem of any kind. Same goes for me. Only Sandisk.

12-21-2012, 02:20 PM	#14
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	I have used Lexar, SanDisk, and currently a 32GB Transcend without incident. I have never stepped on them or washed them, however.

12-21-2012, 02:30 PM	#15
calculator01 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 817	I have used Sandisk, Duracell, Transcend, "No Name", Lexar, Kensington, and many others. Never had a problem with any of them. However, when everyone else says to use Sandisk.... I now buy only Sandisk.