New Camera - Which Compact Flash Cards?

Darren Lewis · 04-04-2004, 05:06 AM

Hi.

I'd appreciate some advice with regards to which brand and size of compact flash cards to buy.

I've just bought a Canon EOS 300D and need some cards to go with it. I've got a two week holdiay coming up in a few months and will be wanting to take lots of shots.

Thanks.

Kirk Gunn · 04-04-2004, 06:59 AM

Amazon and Ecost have some pretty decent CF prices, but the deals come and go pretty quick. I just paid 57.00 for a 256MB Kingston CF from Amazon that seemed a decent price.

Haven't filled it up yet w/my new Canon A80 !

Scott Merryfield · 04-04-2004, 10:19 AM

I picked up a couple Lexar 256MB CF cards on sale last summer for less than $50. I also have a Kingston 256MB CF card from CompUSA (less than $50 onsale, too).

Each of the cards is rated for a different speed. However, when taking pictures with my Canon Powershot G3 I cannot notice any difference between the different cards. The faster ones may transfer faster to my PC, but that's not a big deal for me -- I usually just walk away while the photos are downloading if I have a full card.

Keith Mickunas · 04-04-2004, 11:28 AM

This guy tests cards out in different cameras. It'll give you a good idea of which cards are decent for your camera.

Darren Lewis · 04-04-2004, 12:48 PM

Thanks for that link Keith. I've been browsing around those forums, but never thought to check out the main site :b

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Leila Dougan · 04-04-2004, 01:17 PM

I'd stay away from Sandisk, personally, since they've got some quality control issues.

I really like Crucial memory. They've got some good deals on their websites, usually including free shipping.

Tony-B · 04-04-2004, 07:15 PM

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I'd stay away from Sandisk

Really? I've used a 64 megabyte card made by them in my camera for quite some time now without any problems.

Kyle McKnight · 04-04-2004, 09:24 PM

I've used a lot of Lexar memory, and will continue to do so.

Dan D. · 04-05-2004, 07:26 AM

Sandisk has had some quality issues in the past, but have made great improvements with their newer, high-end cards. I use (per Rob Galbraith's website above) a Sandisk Ultra II with my Canon 10D and have had great success with it.