AtomF 0 #1 July 29, 2009 Hey photography dropzonians- I'm buying a Canon XSi, and one thing that I've realized is that I don't know which memory card to buy yet. I know on XTi's and other digital cameras, the memory card will largely influence the speed at which I will be able to shoot stills. Does anybody have a tried-and-true brand or specific memory card that works really well? Preferably at Best Buy? Thanks, Atom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markovwgti 0 #2 July 30, 2009 Get the 3 pack....2GB for 25 bucks!!! From best buy that is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomF 0 #3 July 30, 2009 QuoteGet the 3 pack....2GB for 25 bucks!!! From best buy that is! Does Best Buy only have one brand? I'm kinda afraid to buy cheap ones, because I don't want to sacrifice quality or speed at all.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #4 July 30, 2009 This should help: http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/camera_multi_page.asp?cid=6007-9424 Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feeblemind 1 #5 July 30, 2009 I use the Sony Pro SD Hc 8Gig. Fast and reliable Fire Safety Tip: Don't fry bacon while naked Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markovwgti 0 #6 July 30, 2009 The PNY 2GB Cards i have are fast enough!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #7 July 30, 2009 QuoteGet the 3 pack....2GB for 25 bucks!!! From best buy that is! I got 3x 8GB for around $18. And this is Sandisk Extreme III, a quality card. slickdeals > best buy These deals pop up on average every month or so. Keep your eyes open.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill_K 0 #8 July 30, 2009 I have both the SanDisk Extreme III's and the PNY's and use them interchangably every weekend. Both do fine for the speed at which we take pictures and the quality too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomF 0 #9 July 31, 2009 I hit Best Buy and got the SanDisk Extreme III (4 gig). Seems to work pretty well, gonna try it out this weekend. Thanks guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markovwgti 0 #10 July 31, 2009 If using the card for tandem photography you shouldnt be buying such big cards like that...you want 1-2gb the most...no need for a 4gb card! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #11 July 31, 2009 I have three SD cards for my XSi... a 1 GB Sandisk (ultra) with a built in USB adapter... a 4 GB SDHC Sandisk Extreme III and a 16 GB SDHC Transend Class 6 for those times when I don't want to have to swap out cards for a weekend or more... (and am shooting in RAW) I use the 1 GB and 4 GB cards for tandem videos... and the 16GB card for everything else...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill_K 0 #12 August 2, 2009 QuoteIf using the card for tandem photography you shouldnt be buying such big cards like that...you want 1-2gb the most...no need for a 4gb card! I don't think there is a one size fit's all here. Different people use their cards differently. It's kind of nice to have at least two cards so you can drop one, grab the other and go when your fortunate enough to have a video editor on staff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #13 August 2, 2009 QuoteI don't think there is a one size fit's all here. Different people use their cards differently. It's kind of nice to have at least two cards so you can drop one, grab the other and go when your fortunate enough to have a video editor on staff.Yep... which is one of the reasons I like about the CX-100 as well... what I would like to have is a small case that can hold a SD card and a MSPD card so I can throw a set of cards for the occasion that I have to meet the plane immediately after landing...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #14 August 2, 2009 With most good Sandisk cards you get these little pouches for free, these seem perfect for what you need Ask someone that jumps Sandisk cards if they don't need theirs (I for one have at least five of these in a drawer somewhere), buy some Sandisk cards or buy the pouch separately click ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
