What memory card should I get?

[Snicket]

I'm new to digital photography and I was wondering what a good memory card is for my D30. Also, I used to shoot with Nikon so I don't have a lens right now for my camera, my friend is letting me borrow his 28-70 cheap Canon lens until I can get my own. Does anybody have any suggestions for a lens to shoot skateboarding with?

Thanks,
Collin

[Persian-Rice]

Get one or two standard sandisk 512s(blue n' red ones).
I am not particularly sure about skateboarding, but I would assume it would need to be fast and relatively long. If you are on a tight budget, look at some of the aftermarket brands, Sigma, Tokina or Tamron. They all have a couple very good quality lenses at considerably lower prices. Sigma has a 70-200 F2.8 which is priced about the same as Canons F/4. Unfortunately most sports require a fast and long lens, which translates to somewhat of a lot of money.

Going cheap will either cost you in the image quality end or the accuracy, speed and build side of things. Sometimes both.

[Longwatcher]

Depends on whether or not you will eventually upgrade to a 20D or 1D/1Ds MkII series at some point.

Any Sandisk standard, Lexar 12x or faster card will work fine on a D30/D60/10D/300D camera. I recommend a 256MB at a minimum for the D30 and always get a pair if possible.

However if you plan to upgrade to 20D or a more recent Canon camera, get a Lexar 40x (or faster) or Sandisk Ultra II/Extreme card. minimum size 1GB. The reason is these cameras can use the faster speed of the card and you will need it. The >=1GB size is needed for the size of RAW files while still giving you enough shots to be avoid frustration on most occasions.

As to lens, the 70-200/2.8L would be your best choice, but I suspect the 75-300 is more in your price bracket to start with and if still a problem there is always the 50/1.8, which is almost always recommened as a must have lens (that or the 50/1.4).

Just my opinion, research and experience,

[Snicket]

thanks a lot for the advice

[OneManArmy]

I got a 2g 80x Lexar the other day. In continuous mode, my new 20d never stops firing.