What CF card do I need?

[Gliderparentntn]

I have an Xti and would like to add more cards I currently have the Ultra II and the extreme III both 2 gig. I like to add a 4 gig card and not sure if I need to super fast cards for my camera or not so please advise on what is more usable for my camera.

[condyk]

I'd stick with Ultra II which are cheap at the moment and get 2x 2GBs - in case of failure you are better covered.

[athomefun]

I would say get more 2 gig Sandisk Ultra also, they are only $29 on sale alot all over the place

[neon612]

check out cordcamera.com

2 Sandisk 2GB Ultra II cards for $30

[Cathpah]

I would say get more 2 gig Sandisk Ultra also, they are only $29 on sale alot all over the place

yes indeedy....sounds like the way to go.

[dooks88]

I have and like the Ultra II cards, but want to try the Lexar 133x next time.

[Jon]

Do you shoot RAW, or plan to? If so, go with 4 GB cards. And IMO it's a good idea to get the fastest cards you can reasonably afford; they'll outlast your camera for the most part, and be able to cope with the faster cameras of the future. I buy Extreme III 4 GB cards now (with the occasional Extreme IV), and let the smaller Ultra II cards sift down to the less-demanding cameras. I figure that changing cards more frequently than every 200 or so shots is too often.

[Gliderparentntn]

Do you shoot RAW, or plan to? If so, go with 4 GB cards. And IMO it's a good idea to get the fastest cards you can reasonably afford; they'll outlast your camera for the most part, and be able to cope with the faster cameras of the future. I buy Extreme III 4 GB cards now (with the occasional Extreme IV), and let the smaller Ultra II cards sift down to the less-demanding cameras. I figure that changing cards more frequently than every 200 or so shots is too often.


At some point when I figure this all out and learn to use PS I'll shoot some raw images but for now I use the jpeg format.

I did go on and purchase a extreme III 4 gig card and maybe with 2 2 gig cards and the 4 gig that should hold me for the time bein until I can spend more time shooting photos and learning how to edit.

[lungdoc]

I have and recommend a Transcend 4GB card, 120X and circa 50 bucks.