CF storage, what do you use?

[kaitanium]

so my cf card collection is building and this sounds like a lame question but what carrying case do you guys use (if any) that you would recommend?

[Jon]

ThinkTank Pixel PocketRocket (http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_PxlPcktRckt.php). Holds 10 cards and has a clip so you don't lose it as easily.

[gromeo]

ThinkTank Pixel PocketRocket (http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_PxlPcktRckt.php). Holds 10 cards and has a clip so you don't lose it as easily.

I will second the Pixel Pocket Rockets, I have 2 of them, 1 for 1 gig cards and 1 for 2 gig cards. Also has a clear window for business cards.

[GilesGuthrie]

At home: in a drawer organiser (along with my remotes and batteries).
Out: in their plastic cases in my bag. Vendor's label showing: card empty; White label showing: card full

[jacobsen1]

+1 for the thinktanks pixel pocket rocket. I have the pee wee (4 CFs and 3 SDs).

[tnunnery]

+1 more for the Think Tank pixel pockets. They hold a lot and are very compact.

[kaitanium]

looks like im sold on that! =P

[Jon]

+1 for the thinktanks pixel pocket rocket. I have the pee wee (4 CFs and 3 SDs).
I actually have that as well; I fill a couple of the CF slots with SD-CF adapters (holding SD cards) for versatility.

[jacobsen1]

^ good idea if you have more than 3 SDs. I avoid them like the plague, but I do have ~3.

[Jon]

My A620 and A630, as well as my wife's SD600 (and the 1D3) use SD or SDHC.

[cdifoto]

Since I have each CF paired with an SD/SDHC, I put them in pairs inside little plastic baggies when empty & then toss 'em loose in a velcro-closed chestvest pocket when filled. They're numbered so I can keep them matched up...especially after they've been used.

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[jacobsen1]

Yeah, I hear you Jon. Both my P&Ss use them still and I picked up my first for my 1DmII... But I've also broken 3 SDs, so like I said, I avoid them whenever possible. But it's inevitable that I end up needed a few.

[ed rader]

i use one of those folding cases that holds four cards, two in each side. i have four 8-gig cards in the case, as well as an 8-gig card in my mark III and a 4-gig card in my 30d.

ed rader

[jgettis]

Currnetly have 5 2gig cards one in camera 4 in black plastic case. Empty cards face lable out and up full cards label in and card rightside up. I turn cards upside down after downloading to laptop (if I have it with me). Or at least that is the Idea sometimes in heat of changing cards I forget. Only thing I don't like is black plastic. I am thinking of painting it some hard to miss color like caution yellow or bright red something that would be hard to miss If I put it down. John

[seekphotography]

I have a litle Lowepro wallet that holds up to about 8 cards but I only have 3 slots filled. Small mesh pocket on one side that holds a bunch of biz cards as well.

[Mark1]

I use the $3 dollar CF holder from Wal*Mart. Holds 8. It works fine, but am looking for something better.

[Sledhed]

ThinkTank Pixel PocketRocket (http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_PxlPcktRckt.php). Holds 10 cards and has a clip so you don't lose it as easily.

I use the Pixel PocketRocket too, very nice case. I keep the empty cards face up and the full cards face down.

[bildeb0rg]

..erm, ticket pocket of my Levis :o:o:o

[kaitanium]

I use the Pixel PocketRocket too, very nice case. I keep the empty cards face up and the full cards face down.

now thats a good idea!

thanks guys for the tips. that think tank won out by a majority. got myself one now too =)

[johnlo]

my A/X jean right front pocket.

im using the Canon EOS Digital CF card wallet that i got for free at the PhotoExpo last year.

[MikeD2203]

For the Think Tank Pixel Pocket Rocket, it says CF cards but how do SD cards fit? I am guessing they are a little loose or just two can be crammed in one slot? Any ideas?

[350D_Noob]

I've been looking at getting the ThinkTank holder, but this is what I'm currently using now... http://products.lowepro.com/product/DMC-Z,1928,42.htm

[nphsbuckeye]

I use the little thing that came with my Sandisk Extreme IV.

[Shahid]

Another vote for the Think Tank Pixel Pocket Rocket.

[Jon]

For the Think Tank Pixel Pocket Rocket, it says CF cards but how do SD cards fit? I am guessing they are a little loose or just two can be crammed in one slot? Any ideas?Leave 'em in the plastic case they came in and insert that. Or the Mini version has 4x CF and 3x SD slots.

[OneMac]

Lowepro DMC-V. Not as big as the ThinkTank but it goes on my belt/strap with easy access. I try and compose my shots rather than 'machine gun' them so even 2Gb cards last a while when shooting RAW. Oh, and I usually carry a spare in my pocket in the little plastic holder (belt and braces stuff ;))

Al

[HighPlainsPhotographer]

I use Gepe Extreme cases - water tight and they hold CF or SD.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/388976-REG/Gepe_3861_03_Card_Safe_Extreme_Red_.html

[Angel_LCD]

Sandisk Extreme IV have the small key ring pockets when you buy them ;) more than enough :)

[Pinto]

I use Gepe Extreme cases - water tight and they hold CF or SD.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/388976-REG/Gepe_3861_03_Card_Safe_Extreme_Red_.html

Anther vote for the Gepe products line. I use the extremes and also the GepeCard Safe Basic Duo. The fabric cases offer too much flex and not enough protection for me.

[tgara]

I use the LowePro PixelPaks (model V1 for SD cards, and model V2 for CF cards).

http://products.lowepro.com/product/PixelPak-V1,1993.htm

The neckstrap I have also has a pocket that accommodates two CF cards, although I do not use it that much.

[tgara]

Anther vote for the Gepe products line I use the extremes and also the GepeCard Safe Basic Duo. The fabric cases offer too much flex and not enough protection for me.

Agreed. IMHO, the soft cases are fine, but you should keep the cards in their plastic holders while stored in those cases. For me, I would not place the cards "naked" in the holder.

[Jon]

SD maybe; CF cards are plenty tough (http://www.compactflash.org/pr/040823.pdf). Anything that's going to damage a CF card will demolish your camera and/or lenses in the process. And the Mini Pixel Pocket Rocket (the one with SD cards) has a hard reinforced strip behind the SD pockets.

[kaitanium]

yea CF cards i could just store naked and not worry even the slightest about it being crushed if i should sit on my soft case or not.

btw. i just ordered from adorama and they are out of stock....a great test of patience hahaha

[tgara]

SD maybe; CF cards are plenty tough (http://www.compactflash.org/pr/040823.pdf). Anything that's going to damage a CF card will demolish your camera and/or lenses in the process. And the Mini Pixel Pocket Rocket (the one with SD cards) has a hard reinforced strip behind the SD pockets.

Thanks Jon, I'll check this out.