Transends CF cards, comments?

daimo

How does it compare to Lexar/Sandisks?

Any reliability issues?  Is 133x good enough?  I was also looking at Lexar 300x but it's like more than double the cost.

(I never have anything as fast as 133x)

shutterbug

Even they claimed it is 133x, it's not even close in realy life situation.  Plus, 8GB cards are quite a bit slower than 2GB cards of the same brand/model.  So you might want to get a fast card to begin with.

If you're doing any critical shooting, get SanDisk la...rarely goes wrong.

I just bought an Extreme III 8GB for around 100 bucks US.   You can get them at any BB in the US.

daimo

Costco has 16G 133X transend for $114.99 ...

I know the Canon won't take 16G ... I have to format it in Windows into 2x8G partitions.  I don't know how it will work.

I am also looking at the Lexar 300X 8G @$155 US.

shutterbug

I know the Canon won't take 16G

really? I've never heard of that...why can't it take 16G?

I wouldn't get a ultra fast card unless I'm shooting sports and using a 1 series body or smililar.  The internal buffer plus decent fast write speed should be enough for most people.

[ 本帖最後由 shutterbug 於 2008-2-18 13:05 編輯 ]

daimo

not sure about 40D, but my 5D won't take it for sure.

I think it has something do with the # of bits .. .can't address a 16G file system.

It might be corrected by the the Digit III chip ... can't confirm.

I don't know how 2x8G partitions will work, the people on the net didn't get into the detail.

shutterbug

After some digging around on the net.  Yes, it seems that only 1 series can support 16GB cards.  That's stupid though cuz FAT32 has a limit of 8TB.  I think Canon screwed up on this one somewhere.

16GB on a 5D is almost like 1000 raws.  Are you sure you want to put that many pics in ONE card?  All eggs in one basket?

How about 12GB cards?  Give it a try?

[ 本帖最後由 shutterbug 於 2008-2-18 13:24 編輯 ]

shutterbug

Some guy has a trick to use the 16 card on the camera...I haven't tried cuz I don't have a 16G card..heehee

@Thomas, Kristopher can still use his 16GB CF card at its full capacity as long as it is not formatted within the camera, otherwise, it registers the card as an 8GB card. Just remember to always use Lexar's ImageRescue software or Sandisk RescuePro to format the card, pop in the card and his 5D will make use of all the 16GB capacity (15.2GB or so).

daimo

I think the question is, should I get a 16G with a lesser brand, or a 8G with a prestige brand for the same $ ...

or 8G with 300x speed for an extra $40 ...

pkphilip

Transcend is not bad, I would choose Lexar because of the better than Sandisk warranty.

Philip