I totally forgot about the D5 CF card model; I was only thinking in terms of current CFe vs XQD cross compatibility.Thanks chaps...kind of going with my gut reaction.
I'm looking for a couple of Nikon D5 bodies and there are CF and XQD versions.
Yes, I saw comments regarding CFe cards when going about my "research"...this only added to my confusion.I totally forgot about the D5 CF card model; I was only thinking in terms of current CFe vs XQD cross compatibility.
You want the XQD version updated with latest firmware. FW 1.4 added CFe type B compatibility. The only reason to get the CF version is if you already have a bunch of CF cards for a D3/D4.
But I would buy the D5 CF model if there was a big enough cost benefit... they are cheaper and fast enough for use w/ D5 still photography. Just know that the CF card format isn't going to be around/supported/sold much longer.
Well, it was 20 yrs when the D5 was released. The CF card was developed in 1994 and used in the first Nikon D1 of 1999... so, right at 30yrs now.I'm at least 30 years behind technology wise so anything 20 years out of date is still science fiction for me!
I just use XQDs at the moment with my D500 and D850, fairly heavily invested as well, I guess resale prices of XQDs will drop just like older CFs so I will use them while they still have plenty of life left in themI just have 2 XQDs' - one for a Z6 and one for a D500. They are working OK but might pickup a backup if I find one cheap enough. Just don't need either the added performance or the cost of CF express cards and a new reader since I am a light user.
Because both type can be used in certain cameras & the title of the post is
CF vs XQD memory cards?
My D5 is XQD or CFexpress
Hey, don't drag me into this. I'm perfectly happy with my set up...hang on, I'll just have to go and check what I'm using...either way they're bloody quick!In which case, it is unique.
The D5 came with the option of either XQD or CF media slots.
That fact that CF Express will fit in a XQD slot is immaterial.
As a result, Graham has just spent £70 more per card than he needed to.
Poor advice costs people money.
There was a firmware update for the D5 so xqd models can take cf express tooIn which case, it is unique.
The D5 came with the option of either XQD or CF media slots.
That fact that CF Express will fit in a XQD slot is immaterial.
As a result, Graham has just spent £70 more per card than he needed to.
Poor advice costs people money.
Hey, don't drag me into this. I'm perfectly happy with my set up...hang on, I'll just have to go and check what I'm using...either way they're bloody quick!
There was a firmware update for the D5 so xqd models can take cf express too
At least in a D5 they are...And at 400Mbs they are pretty much
as (visibly) fast as the CFx unless you are shooting video.
Yes. I don't always get it absolutley right first time.Sadly you ended up buying Sandisk 64Gb cards in CF Express format.
You could have easily bought 32Gb XQDs by Sony at around forty quid each - which is a fair saving. And at 400Mbs they are pretty much
as (visibly) fast as the CFx unless you are shooting video.
However if you are enjoying them and happy...
Yes. I don't always get it absolutley right first time.
I changed systems and was faced with buying new cards I was unfamilliar with so I sought advice. I bought based on a combination of that advice and into brand I was familiar with.
I have two D5s with dual slots with one Sandisk card in each. I'll eventually fill the second (Rarely used) slots with something cheaper and possibly more appropriate.
You're kind of paying top dollar for old technology; very good CFe-B's can be had for less than 1£/GB... but you won't find them in smaller sizes.MPB have Sony 32Gb XQD's for £42 at the moment.
You're kind of paying top dollar for old technology; very good CFe-B's can be had for less than 1£/GB... but you won't find them in smaller sizes.
It's not (necessarily) a commodity that expires... if I was spending with the idea of "future proofing" the investment as much as possible I would buy the newer technology.Would you spend double your weekly shop in a supermarket just to reduce the unit price? Or would you buy what you needed?