View Full Version : Compact Flash performance
Willie
26-07-2002, 5:44 PM
I want to buy a high capacity compact flash card for my Canon Powershot G2 camera. there are some good deals on the net but I have heard that there can be quite a difference in performance. can anyone offer advice on which brands are best.
michaelab
26-07-2002, 7:32 PM
Lexar x12 are pretty good (I have a 256Mb Lexar x12). If you want to pay a lot more you can go for the Lexar x16 'Pro' but remember that in a lot of cameras the CF performance is limited by the camera rather than the CF card itself - my camera the Olympus E-10 being a case in point. It's CF performance is diabolical!
Michael.
Mark Grant
26-07-2002, 7:46 PM
Hello Willie,
Here is an excellent link (http://www.dpreview.com/articles/mediacompare/)
The cheapy stuff you see is often slow.
Not a problem if you don't mind waiting a few seconds before taking the next shot.............
Buy quality.
Transcend or Ridata/Ritek are excellent for the price.
A USA supplier is here (http://www.mydigitaldiscount.com/display_products.cfm?category=Compact%20Flash)
Great service, but you will most likely get charged customs, unless you have a friend who can post it to you.
Good luck,
Mark.