Sandisk Ultra II versus Extreme III?

[ScottNewMexico]

Hey everyone,

I am going to be using the Rebel XTI and I am trying to decide if there is any reason to get the Ultra III 8 GB CF card instead of the Ultra II version.


I will at times be in extreme cold, but not too often. Will the Ultra 2 perform ok in cold (down to 15 F or so)?


Will I see a real performance difference between the two with a Rebel XTI?


Thanks for your help!
Scott

[Jon]

You mean Extreme III? or has SanDisk upgraded the Ultra line now? Biggest diference will be during downloads via card reader; you may notice an improvement in buffer-clearing if you often fill yours. Here's live test results on the 350D (http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=6007-7699).

[ScottNewMexico]

You mean Extreme III? or has SanDisk upgraded the Ultra line now? Biggest diference will be during downloads via card reader; you may notice an improvement in buffer-clearing if you often fill yours. Here's live test results on the 350D (http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=6007-7699).


Thanks Jon. Yeah, I meant the "Extreme" III and as I see by the test that you posted, there is little difference out in the field.

You think low temp will affect the Ultra II? Sandisk does not say, or I did not find it on their site.

Thanks again!

Scott

[Jon]

I doubt that you need to be concerned about the cards getting cold; your batteries will start to fade long before at those temperatures.

[Geo]

Hi, I am in the same situation but with canon EOS 30D, I am check out the link that Jon provide but I looking for Extreme iv(4) Sandick 4GB. Also I check in the sandisk web page it suggest the ultra (2) for canon 30D. what do you think about?. Wich are the more fast and better perform in the 30D? any suggestion

[Jon]

Same link, then choose the 30D from the drop-down list.

[Palladium]

Sandisk 8gb extreme III at costco for $218 ;) no rebate

Sandick 4gb extreme III at costco for $120 ;) no rebate