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    Well, I'll probably do an express shoping trip to MIA during summer (not confirmed, only probable), anyway, the thing is that I need some fast high capacity CF, at least 1GB with a min speed of 40x.

    I'm considering Lexar Platinum, Lexar Pro, Sandisk Ultra II (I already have a 512MB one) and Kingston Elite Pro and Ultimate 100X, but I don't know which ones besides the Ultra II are 100% compatible with the 350D.

    Is it a big difference between the Extreme III and Ultra II? Is the 350D going to take a lot of advantage with the 100X/133X vs the 50/60/80X when writing RAW?

    I have also been checking Microdrives, as their cost per GB is much less, what I don't know is how much power they drain, and if it's worth the drain. I also heard that some Microdrives (Seagate 5GB???) are not compatible with cameras.

    I'm also considering the Lexar Pro USB reader if I get the Lexar card(s) for home use, and leaving my PC card adapter only for traveling. Is it worth the 80 bucks?

    Thanks in advance
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    Felipe Garcia

  • #2
    The speed factor depends on the slowest link in the chain - usually the speed of the processor in the camera. There is no point in having a CF card that writes files faster than the camera can take shots in a burst.

    I would avoid Microdrive. They are a mini disc drive. Since they have moving parts, they are more likely to go wrong than CF cards.

    Rather than buying several cards, have you considered an image tank?

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Felipe Garcia
      Is it a big difference between the Extreme III and Ultra II? Is the 350D going to take a lot of advantage with the 100X/133X vs the 50/60/80X when writing RAW?
      I've wondered the same thing. The answers I got from google and a salesman on commission was Ultra II would be just as good.

      I've also been using Hitachi Microdrives, and I have no complaints about them at all. It seems most of the trouble with the MD cards arises from people dropping them or squeezing them too hard (ie: grab and pull them by the edges when you take the card out of a card reader, and NOT the top/bottom)

      To be honest though, I like the solid state CF cards better. I'm a little more comfortable with non-moving parts than I am mini hard drives the size of a stamp.

      Check out this site and this site for more information...

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      • #4
        I havent got any probs with II yet, have upgraded to a 4 gb card. III works fine like predicted. Havent used mircodrives yet. !
        Inactive from May 1 2009.

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        • #5
          I have several Ultra II cards and they work fine in the 350D. It's all you need with only 3 FPS. For my 1D however sometimes they don't cut it at 8FPS.
          Tanner Johnson - Owner
          twenty53 Photography

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          • #6
            What's the difference between the II and III? I saw somewhere that the speed is very similar.
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            Felipe Garcia

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            • #7
              If this helps

              Originally posted by Sandisk.com UltraII
              * Minimum of 10MB/second** sequential read speed for ultra-fast image viewing and data transfer
              * Minimum 9MB/second** sequential write speed lets you capture large image files faster
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              Originally posted by Sandisk.com UltraIII
              # Designed to meet the critical speed and performance needs of serious professional photographers—lets you quickly capture, view, upload and transfer large image files
              # Ideal for demanding photo shoots under severe weather conditions—heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, etc.
              # Built to perform in the most extreme environments and temperatures—from
              -13º F to 185º F
              -25º C to 85º C
              # Min 20MB/second** sequential read and write
              # Durable, reliable and thoroughly tested—temperature tested (heat and cold); shock and vibration tested (industrial-grade RTV included for CompactFlash)
              # Data recovery software—ensures your photos will always be there (even if you delete them accidentally)
              # Dedicated, priority technical support hotline for direct customers of SanDisk Extreme products

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