Debunking some myths about CF / SD memory cards

Saturday, 06 October 2007 14:34

Are expensive memory card worth the money?

I am in the process of aquiring a DSLR / P&S (point and shot small camera) and camcorder for my 7 weeks trip to Australia. I've already fixed myself on the followwing model

Canon EOS 40D (available) or Nikon D300 (wont be available so will have to wait february)
Canon G9 for P&S, but this model has currently G9 LCD Leak and Purple Pixels issues or a Samsung NV
Sony camcorder HD 1080i with HDD

Since I never buy anything without analysing carefully all specs, I came across this page from Rob Galbraith

The CF/SD Performance Database is a regularly-updated compilation of write and read speed test results designed to aid the serious and professional photographer in selecting camera storage media for a Canon or Nikon digital SLR.
Write speed test results for each of the digital SLR models actively being tested, as well as card-to-computer transfer rates, can be accessed from the popup menu above.

So If you ask yourself if a Sandisk Ultra 2, III or IV is worth the money, you're at the right place!

Attention a LOT of fake card are circulating on ebay!!!! read this for not bein f... Fake Sandisk Card on ebay

or FAKE Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo MagicGate Cards Exposed