Favourite brand of memory card?

The_Blob · 01-11-2009, 07:03 PM

Which brand of memory card do you prefer and why?

Whostheboss · 01-11-2009, 07:05 PM

i have 1GB Lexar Platinum II (Compact Flash) in my Canon Rebel XTI seems fast enough, plus you dont get all that bs aftermarket programs installed in it

Teshi · 01-11-2009, 07:07 PM

Sandisk Extreme III's.pref 4gb's.

Great brand and also recovery software included for my peace of mind.

jpsum · 01-11-2009, 07:16 PM

Sandisk. Never had one failed on me.

I had two Lexars failed on me before.

Kingston would be my second choice.

Transcend uses generic products and sells it under its name.

The_Blob · 01-11-2009, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpsum

Sandisk. Never had one failed on me.

I had two Lexars failed on me before.

Kingston would be my second choice.

Transcend uses generic products and sells it under its name.

The lexars that failed on you.... was it a SD card or compact flash?
Did you abuse the cards? I prefer Lexar because none failed on me, but they're more expensive than the other brands.

TWiTCHY · 01-11-2009, 07:35 PM

I have a Transcend 8gb and it's still going after about 7 months. I'm always afraid that it might fail so whenever I can I upload the pictures from it straight to my computer as soon as possible.

RonJon · 01-11-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TWiTCHY

I have a Transcend 8gb and it's still going after about 7 months. I'm always afraid that it might fail so whenever I can I upload the pictures from it straight to my computer as soon as possible.

I've got two SanDisks and one Lexar. I've never had any issues with any of them in the two years that I've been using them.

The_Blob · 01-11-2009, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TWiTCHY

I have a Transcend 8gb and it's still going after about 7 months. I'm always afraid that it might fail so whenever I can I upload the pictures from it straight to my computer as soon as possible.

Yesterday, I just purchased a Transcend 8 gig. compact flash 133X for 30 dollars and I tested it and it preformed pretty fast. I lightly scratched the exterior while trying to close the cover the camera when I didn't push the card in all the way. So far, it's working fine.

jpsum · 01-11-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Blob

The lexars that failed on you.... was it a SD card or compact flash?
Did you abuse the cards? I prefer Lexar because none failed on me, but they're more expensive than the other brands.

It was a compact flash. I lost all the pictures in there. I never abuse the card as it is always inside the camera.

Vudoo4u2 · 01-11-2009, 09:15 PM

transcend has some good cards in its higher end...

the transcend 16gb 300x UDMA CF I card is one of the fastest out there

BMW F22 · 01-11-2009, 09:41 PM

I would have to say Sandisk. There is a rebate for them going on right now- $60 if you buy 3 of the same kind. Right now it's going for $35 a piece on buydig ($15 after rebate- free shipping & no tax in most states I believe).

http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=SDSD4GE3

rebate info- http://66.223.110.241/rebates/Sandis...eExp011709.pdf

Blake · 01-11-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teshi

Sandisk Extreme III's.pref 4gb's.

Great brand and also recovery software included for my peace of mind.

that's what i use, works great and really fast.

Year's_End · 01-12-2009, 02:26 AM

i've only used sandisk.

vachss · 01-12-2009, 09:00 AM

I've used many examples of both major and offbrand cards and never had a failure. That said I've always gotten the best performance out of the high end Sandisk cards. With the recent rebates these days the Extreme III's are about the best deal going in a high speed card.

Vudoo4u2 · 01-12-2009, 12:02 PM

ill reiterate..transcend 300x UDMA 16g card for 149 bucks @ newegg...ridiculous deal

the sandisk III's are on sale now too..also sweet, but not as quick as the transcend card (this one in particular)

Vudoo4u2 · 01-12-2009, 12:05 PM

heres a great tool to see how well each card performs on a given camera:

http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/cam...?cid=6007-9784

UdubBadger · 01-12-2009, 04:26 PM

Sandisk Extreme FTMFW

TurboFan · 01-25-2009, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teshi

Sandisk Extreme III's.pref 4gb's.

Great brand and also recovery software included for my peace of mind.

+1. Extreme IV is even better.

Russian325is · 02-02-2009, 07:43 PM

Sandisk BUT...since I have a Canon 50D i must say Lexmar and their UDMA memory. A lot faster.

TWiTCHY · 02-02-2009, 08:42 PM

Finally bit the dust and got a SanDisk because of this poll. I haven't tested it out yet but I will once I get it

scollins · 02-03-2009, 02:32 AM

Was in Costco today, and they have Sandisk Extreme III 8GB CF cards for $49.99! I bought 2. These say "30MB/s 200x" on the packaging, so they should be the newer models. My D300 says the 8GB card gives me 257 shots in "RAW + JPEG FINE" mode.

I wouldn't mind having the Extreme IV UDMA cards, but the D300 has a pretty big buffer, so I don't know if I really need that 45MB/s write speed.

asdflkijd · 02-03-2009, 01:03 PM

I found Sandisk to be the most reliable one.. Kingston would be my second choice.

View Poll Results: What is your favourite brand of memory card?
Sandisk	29	70.73%
Lexar	5	12.20%
Kingston	3	7.32%
Transcend	3	7.32%
Other	1	2.44%
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Teshi First Lieutenant 135 Rep 346 Posts Drives: Blue/Usually full of camera ge Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Harrow - London iTrader: (0)	Sandisk Extreme III's.pref 4gb's. Great brand and also recovery software included for my peace of mind.
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jpsum Major 262 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	Sandisk. Never had one failed on me. I had two Lexars failed on me before. Kingston would be my second choice. Transcend uses generic products and sells it under its name.
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TWiTCHY Colonel 376 Rep 2,526 Posts Drives: '13 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (6)	I have a Transcend 8gb and it's still going after about 7 months. I'm always afraid that it might fail so whenever I can I upload the pictures from it straight to my computer as soon as possible.
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BMW F22 Major General 3562 Rep 9,787 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I would have to say Sandisk. There is a rebate for them going on right now- $60 if you buy 3 of the same kind. Right now it's going for $35 a piece on buydig ($15 after rebate- free shipping & no tax in most states I believe). http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=SDSD4GE3 rebate info- http://66.223.110.241/rebates/Sandis...eExp011709.pdf
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01-12-2009, 02:26 AM	#13
Year's_End Lieutenant General 1135 Rep 12,444 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	i've only used sandisk. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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vachss Captain 55 Rep 815 Posts Drives: Z4 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ventura County, CA iTrader: (1)	I've used many examples of both major and offbrand cards and never had a failure. That said I've always gotten the best performance out of the high end Sandisk cards. With the recent rebates these days the Extreme III's are about the best deal going in a high speed card.
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Russian325is Private First Class 24 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 335i '08 E92 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA iTrader: (0)	Sandisk BUT...since I have a Canon 50D i must say Lexmar and their UDMA memory. A lot faster.
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