ike k Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Hi all, I need someone to tell me difference between lexar CF and others such as sandisk, IBM(microdrive?) cause based on price the lexar is more pricey, does this make lexar any better? I use lexar 512 type II with 40x read with my 10D since day one I have my camera and try to look 2-3 additions for it since I always shoot in RAW so I really need more capacity or storage. I check on ebay and other sites as well that sandisk has 1GB with price of $199 compare with lexar 512mb $165(that's the cheapest so far).So any suggestions guys? thanks in advance and have a good day! Ike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erb_duchenne Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 To be able to give you a reasonable answer, one has to have tried and tested a good number of cards, on a 10D. I'm guessing not many have. Although some reviewers have. Check out the reviews on the net with a search. You can start here: http://dpreview.com/articles/mediacompare/ They review some of the more common cards... although card behaviour I hear is pretty camera specific. (Meaning it may be great with one camera and not so on the next) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_tobin Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 I have been using the SandDisk Ultra's for over a year now. Mostly use 256mb but I also have a 512mb. I chose sandisk based on reviews and price. I did have the IBM microdrive but I did not like the noise it made because it made me feel as if it was about to crash. Only once did I have a problem with losing images on a sandisk but based on what i have been told it appears that it was my fault for not formating the card in the camera and deleting photos from the computer. Not sure if this was true but once I formated the cards in the camera I have not had a problem since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitmstr Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Ike, was the card on Ebay new or used? What write speed did it have? Personally, I prefer the fastest write speed I can get. And that costs extra. But, it depends on the type of photography you do. If you can deal with a slower write speed you can definitely save some $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike k Posted September 15, 2003 Author Share Posted September 15, 2003 Giampero, It is on ebay and it is new, you can check it out, just type lexar on their search engine (but has to be on photo/camera section).You'll find a brand new lexar 40x for the price of $165, and sandisk they didn't mentioned the speed rate.But if lower rate means save big lot, I see why not? thanks again guys any other input will be appreciated. Ike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klix Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 A GENERALITY.... it is analogous to computer RAM vs. hard disk storage. CF is MEMORY, although its use in digital cameras akin to a "hard drive" rather than RAM. OTOH, IBM Microdrive is a "hard disk." Again, in general, memory I/O is much faster than hard disk at a higher cost -- analogous to computers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel_moore Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 For a detailed comparison of CF card speeds specifically using the 10D, see: http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=6007-6111 And just a reminder that the 10D does not support the write acceleration that Lexar features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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