Which CF card and where from? (UK)

SammyC · 29-07-2005, 11:36

Hi, I'm currently using a slow 256Mb CF card I already had, just for testing purposes.

Now obviously that's a little bit limiting so I'm looking to get a 1Gb card or more if I can afford it. I have gotten a little confused by all the Type I/II Ultra 17s x80 tags that all the cards seem to sport!

The question I have is what make should I go for, how much should I expect to pay, and where do I get it from?

29-07-2005, 12:44

I have just purchased the Kingston Ultra 1 gig from Aria for 49.xx
Microdirect also sell it for 47.xx but they were showing out of stock and I needed it that day.

I plumped for the Ultra version due to its speed, I didn't want to be held back by something that could have been eliminated by spending a couple of quid extra.

Depending on what camera you have, you could try this link
http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/mul...?cid=6007-7699
It compares all the major brands and models of CF cards according to your camera. That link takes you to the 350D page, but if you have a different camera, select it from the drop down list

milou · 29-07-2005, 13:02

The I-Pro 2gb card is £74.99 (incl. P & P) which seems a good price: http://www.memorynet.co.uk/buy/integ...-x40-2gb.shtml

For the past 7 months I've used this one: http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=9277410046&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X2 92ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=51216
constantly - I've dropped it, abused it and it's been reliable.

SammyC · 29-07-2005, 13:25

Thanks for that chaps.

Someone was just saying to me that I should get many smaller cards (512Mb) rather than one large card in case it corrupts. "Eggs" and "basket" was the phrase used

!

Opinions?

milou · 29-07-2005, 14:01

I can see the logic behind that but a 512mb card only holds about 65-70 RAW images from a 300D.

Matt · 29-07-2005, 17:08

I will 2nd the Integral Ipro.
I was so impressed with the 1gig card I have, I bought 3 2gig cards.

Joe T · 29-07-2005, 18:16

I have 3x 1gb Sandisk Ultra IIs. One was £90 from DigitalFirst. The others were £50 each from Singapore

. Not sure where the best place in the UK is Im afraid, but expect to pay £70 upwards.

Steep · 29-07-2005, 20:01

My 512mb cards (I have 4 of them) hold about 80 raw shots each from my 300D. My cards are all PQI 40x which are a bit hard to get atmo.

digitalfailure · 30-07-2005, 17:36

I've given my Integral I pro 2gb card a right hammering over the last few months, I've even dropped it more times than i should of too :icon_redf

It gets formatted after every shoot and no issues todate,

Money well spent IMHO

IanC_UK · 30-07-2005, 21:06

Have taken about 4000 pics with my Ipro 2gb, and will soon be getting more of them ! for 75 quid you cant go wrong !

I format it every time it goes in the camera from downloading the pics, and its been fine so far !

29-07-2005, 11:36	#1 (permalink)
SammyC Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,466	Which CF card and where from? (UK) Hi, I'm currently using a slow 256Mb CF card I already had, just for testing purposes. Now obviously that's a little bit limiting so I'm looking to get a 1Gb card or more if I can afford it. I have gotten a little confused by all the Type I/II Ultra 17s x80 tags that all the cards seem to sport! The question I have is what make should I go for, how much should I expect to pay, and where do I get it from?

29-07-2005, 13:02	#3 (permalink)
milou Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 583	The I-Pro 2gb card is £74.99 (incl. P & P) which seems a good price: http://www.memorynet.co.uk/buy/integ...-x40-2gb.shtml For the past 7 months I've used this one: http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=9277410046&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X2 92ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=51216 constantly - I've dropped it, abused it and it's been reliable. Last edited by milou : 29-07-2005 at 13:06.

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29-07-2005, 12:44	#2 (permalink)
Marcel Posts: n/a	I have just purchased the Kingston Ultra 1 gig from Aria for 49.xx Microdirect also sell it for 47.xx but they were showing out of stock and I needed it that day. I plumped for the Ultra version due to its speed, I didn't want to be held back by something that could have been eliminated by spending a couple of quid extra. Depending on what camera you have, you could try this link http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/mul...?cid=6007-7699 It compares all the major brands and models of CF cards according to your camera. That link takes you to the 350D page, but if you have a different camera, select it from the drop down list

29-07-2005, 13:25	#4 (permalink)
SammyC Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,466	Thanks for that chaps. Someone was just saying to me that I should get many smaller cards (512Mb) rather than one large card in case it corrupts. "Eggs" and "basket" was the phrase used ! Opinions?

29-07-2005, 14:01	#5 (permalink)
milou Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 583	I can see the logic behind that but a 512mb card only holds about 65-70 RAW images from a 300D.

29-07-2005, 17:08	#6 (permalink)
Matt Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,326	I will 2nd the Integral Ipro. I was so impressed with the 1gig card I have, I bought 3 2gig cards.

29-07-2005, 18:16	#7 (permalink)
Joe T Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Amersham, Bucks Posts: 978	I have 3x 1gb Sandisk Ultra IIs. One was £90 from DigitalFirst. The others were £50 each from Singapore . Not sure where the best place in the UK is Im afraid, but expect to pay £70 upwards.

29-07-2005, 20:01	#8 (permalink)
Steep Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inverness Posts: 964	My 512mb cards (I have 4 of them) hold about 80 raw shots each from my 300D. My cards are all PQI 40x which are a bit hard to get atmo.

30-07-2005, 17:36	#9 (permalink)
digitalfailure Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: on the floor Posts: 694	I've given my Integral I pro 2gb card a right hammering over the last few months, I've even dropped it more times than i should of too :icon_redf It gets formatted after every shoot and no issues todate, Money well spent IMHO

30-07-2005, 21:06	#10 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	Have taken about 4000 pics with my Ipro 2gb, and will soon be getting more of them ! for 75 quid you cant go wrong ! I format it every time it goes in the camera from downloading the pics, and its been fine so far !