Sony 94Mb/s memory card: $12.49

Sony 94Mb/s memory card: $12.49 · **1 Like**

B&H is resurrecting this great SD memory card deal. 94Mb/s read, 45Mb/s write for $12.49:

Sony 16GB SDHC Class 10 UHS-1 Memory Card SF16UX/TQN B&H Photo

zbrueningsen · 04-30-2014, 04:53 AM

This is hands down my best card. I have used about everything else and nothing is as good as this one on my K30. I just wish that speed was remotely useful on the K5II.

radman · 05-02-2014, 05:43 AM

Originally posted by zbrueningsen

This is hands down my best card. I have used about everything else and nothing is as good as this one on my K30. I just wish that speed was remotely useful on the K5II.

Hi zbrueningsen,

What card do you recommend for the k-5ii series?
Is this card NOT fast enough?

Thanks,

radman

**sergysergy** · 05-02-2014, 09:44 AM

I have a Sandisk and a Sony. Both of the class 10. With the sandisk and my K-5 I can take as many pictures as I want on burst mode. The Sony seems to be much slower. Not sure why.

radman · 05-02-2014, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by sergysergy

I have a Sandisk and a Sony. Both of the class 10. With the sandisk and my K-5 I can take as many pictures as I want on burst mode. The Sony seems to be much slower. Not sure why.

Hi Sergysergy,

I have read on the forum that sandisk is top quality.
Thanks for adding your experience.

Regards,

radman

zbrueningsen · 05-04-2014, 01:43 PM

The K30 has a faster card reading ability than the K5 series because the newer cameras (K30, K50, K500, K3) have UHS. The K5 series never got this upgrade. 90MB/s is way too fast for a non UHS reader. Sandisk are typically top notch. This Sony is super fast in a UHS compatible camera.

ejhc11 · 05-04-2014, 03:29 PM

Originally posted by sergysergy

I have a Sandisk and a Sony. Both of the class 10. With the sandisk and my K-5 I can take as many pictures as I want on burst mode. The Sony seems to be much slower. Not sure why.

Almost all SD cards are Class 10 but their write speeds can vary from 10MB/s to 95MB/s. This Sony writes to a MAX of 45MB/s while the top Sandisk can write to 95MB/s. The fast speed helps in clearing the camera buffer and that depends on the camera model. Also faster speeds help in copying pics from the memory to your computer. Slow cards can handle high bursts but it just takes them longer to clear the buffer.

Last edited by ejhc11; 05-04-2014 at 03:56 PM.

**sergysergy** · 05-04-2014, 03:51 PM

Good to know. I am not sure about the writing speeds but I will check once I get home.

Adam · 05-04-2014, 05:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by zbrueningsen

The K30 has a faster card reading ability than the K5 series because the newer cameras (K30, K50, K500, K3) have UHS.

This isn't quite correct: the K-3 is the only Pentax currently supporting UHS-I. All older Pentax bodies max out just under 30Mb/s write speed, which is why you don't need to be too picky when it comes to SD cards for the older bodies.

The Prime M (K-30, K-50, etc.) cameras do have a faster CPU which speeds up image display compared to the K-5 series, however.

eddaytona · 05-04-2014, 08:03 PM

Originally posted by Adam

This isn't quite correct: the K-3 is the only Pentax currently supporting UHS-I. All older Pentax bodies max out just under 30Mb/s write speed, which is why you don't need to be too picky when it comes to SD cards for the older bodies.

The Prime M (K-30, K-50, etc.) cameras do have a faster CPU which speeds up image display compared to the K-5 series, however.

As Adam says except for the K-3 supporting UHS-1 the others max out at 30Mb/s. Therefore look at Amazon for lower prices on cards that are relevant to your camera and save some bucks.
For example: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Class-Memory-SF16UY-TQMN/dp/B00B7ID97A/ref=sr_1_4...Class+10+UHS-1

zbrueningsen · 05-05-2014, 04:19 AM

OK, I may back off a little, but the k30 is significantly faster than the k5 series in write time. I can put this Sony card and shoot burst in raw for many shots and it records much faster than my k5ii and my k5. There is another discussion of whether the k30 has uhs even though it wasn't marked. Read the conclusion of the test.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/151-pentax-k-30-k-50/201028-k-30-uhs-i-compatibility.html

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04-30-2014, 04:53 AM	#2
zbrueningsen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nebraska Photos: Albums Posts: 902	This is hands down my best card. I have used about everything else and nothing is as good as this one on my K30. I just wish that speed was remotely useful on the K5II.

05-02-2014, 05:43 AM	#3
radman Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 94	Originally posted by zbrueningsen This is hands down my best card. I have used about everything else and nothing is as good as this one on my K30. I just wish that speed was remotely useful on the K5II. Hi zbrueningsen, What card do you recommend for the k-5ii series? Is this card NOT fast enough? Thanks, radman

05-02-2014, 09:44 AM	#4
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,171	I have a Sandisk and a Sony. Both of the class 10. With the sandisk and my K-5 I can take as many pictures as I want on burst mode. The Sony seems to be much slower. Not sure why.

05-02-2014, 11:16 AM	#5
radman Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 94	Originally posted by sergysergy I have a Sandisk and a Sony. Both of the class 10. With the sandisk and my K-5 I can take as many pictures as I want on burst mode. The Sony seems to be much slower. Not sure why. Hi Sergysergy, I have read on the forum that sandisk is top quality. Thanks for adding your experience. Regards, radman

05-04-2014, 01:43 PM	#6
zbrueningsen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nebraska Photos: Albums Posts: 902	The K30 has a faster card reading ability than the K5 series because the newer cameras (K30, K50, K500, K3) have UHS. The K5 series never got this upgrade. 90MB/s is way too fast for a non UHS reader. Sandisk are typically top notch. This Sony is super fast in a UHS compatible camera.

05-04-2014, 03:29 PM	#7
ejhc11 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Orange County, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 45	Originally posted by sergysergy I have a Sandisk and a Sony. Both of the class 10. With the sandisk and my K-5 I can take as many pictures as I want on burst mode. The Sony seems to be much slower. Not sure why. Almost all SD cards are Class 10 but their write speeds can vary from 10MB/s to 95MB/s. This Sony writes to a MAX of 45MB/s while the top Sandisk can write to 95MB/s. The fast speed helps in clearing the camera buffer and that depends on the camera model. Also faster speeds help in copying pics from the memory to your computer. Slow cards can handle high bursts but it just takes them longer to clear the buffer. Last edited by ejhc11; 05-04-2014 at 03:56 PM.

05-04-2014, 03:51 PM	#8
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,171	Good to know. I am not sure about the writing speeds but I will check once I get home.

05-04-2014, 08:03 PM	#10
eddaytona Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Black Rock City, NV Photos: Albums Posts: 175	Originally posted by Adam This isn't quite correct: the K-3 is the only Pentax currently supporting UHS-I. All older Pentax bodies max out just under 30Mb/s write speed, which is why you don't need to be too picky when it comes to SD cards for the older bodies. The Prime M (K-30, K-50, etc.) cameras do have a faster CPU which speeds up image display compared to the K-5 series, however. As Adam says except for the K-3 supporting UHS-1 the others max out at 30Mb/s. Therefore look at Amazon for lower prices on cards that are relevant to your camera and save some bucks. For example: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Class-Memory-SF16UY-TQMN/dp/B00B7ID97A/ref=sr_1_4...Class+10+UHS-1

05-05-2014, 04:19 AM	#11
zbrueningsen Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nebraska Photos: Albums Posts: 902	OK, I may back off a little, but the k30 is significantly faster than the k5 series in write time. I can put this Sony card and shoot burst in raw for many shots and it records much faster than my k5ii and my k5. There is another discussion of whether the k30 has uhs even though it wasn't marked. Read the conclusion of the test. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/151-pentax-k-30-k-50/201028-k-30-uhs-i-compatibility.html