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07/09/2012 01:31:59 PM · #1 |
so bought a 5dmkii and been building up the bits for it, bg-e6 and 4 batteries etc but in need of some new cf cards i have 2x4gb, 1x8gb, 1x16gb all sandisk from my local camera shop
they want £150 for a 32gb one seems steep
they're are non branded ones on ebay for much cheaper anyone used them?
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07/09/2012 02:06:31 PM · #2 |
You take what you get with the "mystery" brands.
Most likely, they will have slow R/W speeds. When shooting, that means if you shoot many shots in succession, you'll fill your camera's buffer faster and it will be slower to empty. |
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07/09/2012 02:16:27 PM · #3 |
I've purchased some from amazon branded transcend they are actually really good especially considering the price point. Had no problems and shot over 5000 images now - cant find any fault with them as yet whatsoever. R/W speeds seem fine too easily handled the small amount of HD vid I've shot. |
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07/09/2012 05:08:42 PM · #4 |
Try Premier Ink they seem to be cheaper than most.
Premier Ink |
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07/09/2012 05:15:50 PM · #5 |
I'm downloading photos off a 32GB 400X Transcend card purchased from Amazon as we speak. It's the best name brand deal out there. |
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07/09/2012 05:23:47 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by scalvert: I'm downloading photos off a 32GB 400X Transcend card purchased from Amazon as we speak. It's the best name brand deal out there. |
Never had a problem with that brand. Although 32GB is overkill unless you're shooting video or you're a machine gunner on speed.
Message edited by author 2012-07-09 17:25:21.
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07/09/2012 05:46:47 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by yanko: 32GB is overkill unless you're shooting video or you're a machine gunner on speed. |
Oh, I forgot you're only shooting with a 21MP camera. ;-P Would this be a bad time to note that you can get a refurb 5DII directly from Canon for $1400? |
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07/09/2012 06:07:24 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by scalvert: Originally posted by yanko: 32GB is overkill unless you're shooting video or you're a machine gunner on speed. |
Oh, I forgot you're only shooting with a 21MP camera. ;-P Would this be a bad time to note that you can get a refurb 5DII directly from Canon for $1400? |
LOL, and I just bought a nice used 5D Classic for $700 with the battery grip. :)
ETA: 4GB seems to be enough for me. ;)
Message edited by author 2012-07-09 18:07:40. |
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07/09/2012 06:13:56 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by yanko: Originally posted by scalvert: I'm downloading photos off a 32GB 400X Transcend card purchased from Amazon as we speak. It's the best name brand deal out there. |
Never had a problem with that brand. Although 32GB is overkill unless you're shooting video or you're a machine gunner on speed. |
What??? I filled up about 56GB of space for the bird challenge!
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07/09/2012 06:18:10 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by vawendy: Originally posted by yanko: Originally posted by scalvert: I'm downloading photos off a 32GB 400X Transcend card purchased from Amazon as we speak. It's the best name brand deal out there. |
Never had a problem with that brand. Although 32GB is overkill unless you're shooting video or you're a machine gunner on speed. |
What??? I filled up about 56GB of space for the bird challenge! |
Thats because you had lovely models for that one. |
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07/09/2012 06:30:37 PM · #11 |
yep video as well, i filled a 16gb the other night with a model shoot
will try a transcend card
i got a 20k actuation really clean one for £1200 inc 12 month warranty from my local camera shop, i could have got it cheaper but like to support them and was kinda impulse purchase but not as ive been after one for a while
just need a 24-105 now and im set i reckon hehe
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07/09/2012 06:47:59 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by scalvert: Originally posted by yanko: 32GB is overkill unless you're shooting video or you're a machine gunner on speed. |
Oh, I forgot you're only shooting with a 21MP camera. ;-P Would this be a bad time to note that you can get a refurb 5DII directly from Canon for $1400? |
It depends. Would it be a bad time to mention you spent $2,000 for 1.3 MP? Does it come with a super model's likeness etched in the sensor? :P |
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07/09/2012 06:54:56 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by vawendy: Originally posted by yanko: Originally posted by scalvert: I'm downloading photos off a 32GB 400X Transcend card purchased from Amazon as we speak. It's the best name brand deal out there. |
Never had a problem with that brand. Although 32GB is overkill unless you're shooting video or you're a machine gunner on speed. |
What??? I filled up about 56GB of space for the bird challenge! |
Wow that's probably around 1,500 to 2000 photos. I think the most I've ever shot in one day was 400-500 photos, which was probably a wedding or corporate event. My personal work rarely approaches 200 in one sitting although I'm pretty sure there was a water challenge where I took a little more than that. |
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07/09/2012 07:01:23 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by yanko: Originally posted by vawendy: Originally posted by yanko: Originally posted by scalvert: I'm downloading photos off a 32GB 400X Transcend card purchased from Amazon as we speak. It's the best name brand deal out there. |
Never had a problem with that brand. Although 32GB is overkill unless you're shooting video or you're a machine gunner on speed. |
What??? I filled up about 56GB of space for the bird challenge! |
Wow that's probably around 1,500 to 2000 photos. I think the most I've ever shot in one day was 400-500 photos, which was probably a wedding or corporate event. My personal work rarely approaches 200 in one sitting although I'm pretty sure there was a water challenge where I took a little more than that. |
This was over 2 days. :)
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07/09/2012 07:10:14 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by vawendy: Originally posted by yanko: Originally posted by vawendy: Originally posted by yanko: Originally posted by scalvert: I'm downloading photos off a 32GB 400X Transcend card purchased from Amazon as we speak. It's the best name brand deal out there. |
Never had a problem with that brand. Although 32GB is overkill unless you're shooting video or you're a machine gunner on speed. |
What??? I filled up about 56GB of space for the bird challenge! |
Wow that's probably around 1,500 to 2000 photos. I think the most I've ever shot in one day was 400-500 photos, which was probably a wedding or corporate event. My personal work rarely approaches 200 in one sitting although I'm pretty sure there was a water challenge where I took a little more than that. |
This was over 2 days. :) |
I knew I should have added "and those who are too lazy to empty their cards" to the end of my original post. :P |
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07/09/2012 08:37:16 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by yanko: Would it be a bad time to mention you spent $2,000 for 1.3 MP? Does it come with a super model's likeness etched in the sensor? :P |
Each of those 1.3 is a supermodel. ;-P |
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