SD Cards
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if you're shooting video- does it transfer data fast enough for your camera output, does it have enough capacity for your camera output
for stills- it the data transfer rate fast enough for your buffer writing rate, does it have enough capacity for what you want to do with it.
Personally, I shoot a class 6, 16 GB SD and it is more than enough for stills (14 MP images in a D90). Some prefer multiple smaller cards. I prefer to take things off the card more frequently and always have a bunch of empty space spare on the card. Most anything from Class 4 and 4 GB and up is fine.
Buy from a reputable dealer and if you're concerned stick to name brands.
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rick
for stills- it the data transfer rate fast enough for your buffer writing rate, does it have enough capacity for what you want to do with it.
Personally, I shoot a class 6, 16 GB SD and it is more than enough for stills (14 MP images in a D90). Some prefer multiple smaller cards. I prefer to take things off the card more frequently and always have a bunch of empty space spare on the card. Most anything from Class 4 and 4 GB and up is fine.
Buy from a reputable dealer and if you're concerned stick to name brands.
thanks
rick
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I got a couple of Duracell 16Gb Class 10 cards from www.7dayshop.com for my 550D. The continuous shot buffer went from mid 30's to mid 50's with them and they are very reasonably priced. Here's a link to them... http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_6&products_id=111296
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Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I'm fairly sure the buffer is a feature of the camera, not the card... A faster class of card will reduce the time taken for the camera to empty the buffer (so can can start shooting again faster), but it can't increase the buffer size.
Personally what I'd look for in a card is a decent name and reliability. I know everyone's heard stories of even the big names having card failures, but I'd rather take my chances. No point having a good camera & lenses if you lose all the pictures/footage!
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Yes but on the canon while it is filling the buffer it is also writing the photos to the card and it displays how many effective photo space is left in the buffer.
So if you start taking photos and stop when the buffer fills you can see how many photos you took. A faster card helps it write out the photos from the buffer while newer ones come in so extends the number of photos which can be taken before the buffer becomes full.
So if you start taking photos and stop when the buffer fills you can see how many photos you took. A faster card helps it write out the photos from the buffer while newer ones come in so extends the number of photos which can be taken before the buffer becomes full.
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ill 2nd that from play i use class 10 16gb play cards and there great and cheap as hell iv not had a problem with them
Can you use the micro SD cards in an SD card adapter? Will it affect performance noticeably? I like to try and make all my devices compatible and micro SD seems to be the new standard for tech/gadgets.
Not that I can use SD cards yet as i am still wavering on that 60D purchase.
Not that I can use SD cards yet as i am still wavering on that 60D purchase.
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Yes you can and whether it affects it or not is down to the speed of your MicroSD card...