not just the fastest, but most durable sd card

snostorm · 12-21-2012, 03:37 PM

My experience with Sandisk is the opposite of most -- I had 3 of 4 Extreme III 20 Mb/sec 4GB cards just lose their lock tabs though I never touched them and baby my cards -- made the cards unusable. Covered under warranty, but a PIA. I've used Transcends for 12 years without a hitch, but no one card continuously for more than a couple of years -- memory requirements have increased quickly, and I moved on to larger cards as needed.

Scott

slip · 12-21-2012, 04:33 PM

Thanks for the advice everyone
I bought a Lexar professional sdxc 64 gig 400x at a deal I couldn't turn down...regular 179 for 79...hope I have better luck. Normally I wouldn't get such a big one, but if I ever use the video on the k5iis I think the more storage the better

Thanks again

Randy

vonBaloney · 12-21-2012, 06:14 PM

I've only used SanDisk Extreme and Ultra (pre-Extreme) -- basically I find the current top-of-the-line ones when I need a new one. I'm still using every one I ever bought and have never had a single glitch. Only buy from reputable dealers -- there are millions of SanDisk counterfeits out there...

bluenose · 12-21-2012, 06:26 PM

Originally posted by slip

Thanks for the advice everyone
I bought a Lexar professional sdxc 64 gig 400x at a deal I couldn't turn down...regular 179 for 79...hope I have better luck. Normally I wouldn't get such a big one, but if I ever use the video on the k5iis I think the more storage the better

Thanks again

Randy

I started using Lexar cards in my K200 and now use them in my K-30. I've never had any issues with them.

Regards

**dadipentak** · 12-21-2012, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by calculator01

I have used Sandisk, Duracell, Transcend, "No Name", Lexar, Kensington, and many others. Never had a problem with any of them

Same here.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-22-2012, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by mikemock

Sandisk Extreme

+1 Sandisk Extreme, never failed me yet.

**Ahab** · 12-22-2012, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

Same here.

.....and here too!

Elliot · 12-22-2012, 06:06 PM

I have used Sandisk, but now mostly use a couple of Lexar Professionals and just got an Eye-Fi Pro. I also have a couple of Transcends and a Patriot. I have had one problem with a piece of plastic breaking with one of the cards, but it did not affect the card's operation and the manufacturer replaced it.

Venturi · 12-22-2012, 07:24 PM

I accidentally left a Sandisk Extreme III 8GB card (not in its case) in my jeans coin pocket. It went through a full washer & dryer and came out unscathed. That was 2 years ago and I'm still using that card today in my K20d.

**rayallen** · 01-15-2013, 01:29 PM

Originally posted by Venturi

I accidentally left a Sandisk Extreme III 8GB card (not in its case) in my jeans coin pocket. It went through a full washer & dryer and came out unscathed. That was 2 years ago and I'm still using that card today in my K20d.

That's good to know. Thanks for sharing.

Itai · 01-17-2013, 01:24 PM

Sandisk but only black or red ones. The blue ones are less reliable. Still, they are more reliable than off-brand ones but even in Sandisk there are differences.

Lexar Professionals too are absolutely excellent. Contrarily to the Sandisk ones, I have never seen one fail.

Because of my work, I have had over a hundred cards and really Lexar has always been top, followed by Sandisk and then Kingston. You will notice that the
better ones also come with a lifetime warranty.

- Itai

slip · 01-21-2013, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by Itai

Sandisk but only black or red ones. The blue ones are less reliable. Still, they are more reliable than off-brand ones but even in Sandisk there are differences.

Lexar Professionals too are absolutely excellent. Contrarily to the Sandisk ones, I have never seen one fail.

Because of my work, I have had over a hundred cards and really Lexar has always been top, followed by Sandisk and then Kingston. You will notice that the
better ones also come with a lifetime warranty.

- Itai

Good to know I made a worthy investment

Thanks

Randy

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12-21-2012, 03:37 PM	#16
snostorm Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago suburb, IL, USA Posts: 1,535	My experience with Sandisk is the opposite of most -- I had 3 of 4 Extreme III 20 Mb/sec 4GB cards just lose their lock tabs though I never touched them and baby my cards -- made the cards unusable. Covered under warranty, but a PIA. I've used Transcends for 12 years without a hitch, but no one card continuously for more than a couple of years -- memory requirements have increased quickly, and I moved on to larger cards as needed. Scott

12-21-2012, 04:33 PM	#17
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535 Original Poster	Thanks for the advice everyone I bought a Lexar professional sdxc 64 gig 400x at a deal I couldn't turn down...regular 179 for 79...hope I have better luck. Normally I wouldn't get such a big one, but if I ever use the video on the k5iis I think the more storage the better Thanks again Randy

12-21-2012, 06:14 PM	#18
vonBaloney Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 6,029	I've only used SanDisk Extreme and Ultra (pre-Extreme) -- basically I find the current top-of-the-line ones when I need a new one. I'm still using every one I ever bought and have never had a single glitch. Only buy from reputable dealers -- there are millions of SanDisk counterfeits out there...

12-21-2012, 06:26 PM	#19
bluenose Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: S. Ontario Posts: 227	Originally posted by slip Thanks for the advice everyone I bought a Lexar professional sdxc 64 gig 400x at a deal I couldn't turn down...regular 179 for 79...hope I have better luck. Normally I wouldn't get such a big one, but if I ever use the video on the k5iis I think the more storage the better Thanks again Randy I started using Lexar cards in my K200 and now use them in my K-30. I've never had any issues with them. Regards

12-21-2012, 07:02 PM	#20
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by calculator01 I have used Sandisk, Duracell, Transcend, "No Name", Lexar, Kensington, and many others. Never had a problem with any of them Same here.

12-22-2012, 12:21 PM	#21
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,818	Originally posted by mikemock Sandisk Extreme +1 Sandisk Extreme, never failed me yet.

12-22-2012, 12:33 PM	#22
Ahab Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arnold, Md. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 762	Originally posted by dadipentak Same here. .....and here too!

12-22-2012, 06:06 PM	#23
Elliot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 281	I have used Sandisk, but now mostly use a couple of Lexar Professionals and just got an Eye-Fi Pro. I also have a couple of Transcends and a Patriot. I have had one problem with a piece of plastic breaking with one of the cards, but it did not affect the card's operation and the manufacturer replaced it.

12-22-2012, 07:24 PM	#24
Venturi Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,636	I accidentally left a Sandisk Extreme III 8GB card (not in its case) in my jeans coin pocket. It went through a full washer & dryer and came out unscathed. That was 2 years ago and I'm still using that card today in my K20d.

01-15-2013, 01:29 PM	#25
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by Venturi I accidentally left a Sandisk Extreme III 8GB card (not in its case) in my jeans coin pocket. It went through a full washer & dryer and came out unscathed. That was 2 years ago and I'm still using that card today in my K20d. That's good to know. Thanks for sharing.

01-17-2013, 01:24 PM	#26
Itai Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Montreal Photos: Gallery Posts: 209	Sandisk but only black or red ones. The blue ones are less reliable. Still, they are more reliable than off-brand ones but even in Sandisk there are differences. Lexar Professionals too are absolutely excellent. Contrarily to the Sandisk ones, I have never seen one fail. Because of my work, I have had over a hundred cards and really Lexar has always been top, followed by Sandisk and then Kingston. You will notice that the better ones also come with a lifetime warranty. - Itai

01-21-2013, 10:19 AM	#27
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535 Original Poster	Originally posted by Itai Sandisk but only black or red ones. The blue ones are less reliable. Still, they are more reliable than off-brand ones but even in Sandisk there are differences. Lexar Professionals too are absolutely excellent. Contrarily to the Sandisk ones, I have never seen one fail. Because of my work, I have had over a hundred cards and really Lexar has always been top, followed by Sandisk and then Kingston. You will notice that the better ones also come with a lifetime warranty. - Itai Good to know I made a worthy investment Thanks Randy