EOS 10D - Maximum Write Speed to CF Card?

[dfuccillo]

What is the maximum write speed to the card for the EOS 10D??

As always, Thanks!

[slin100]

About 1.4 MB/s according to Rob Galbraith's CF database. Pretty dismal compared to a 20D, which can do nearly 6 MB/s and 1D Mk II which blazes at 7.1 MB/s! So, don't go out of your way to get the fastest CF cards, unless you plan to keep them for the next camera.

http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=6007-6111

[pturton]

But if you have fast CF cards and use a USB 2 reader you can store your pics onto your computer at the max speed of the card so you can take advantage of the read speed.

[slin100]

I've seldom had a lack of patience waiting for pictures to download to my computer through my USB2 reader. A slower card is not a problem for me right now.

[ashleywilson]

i think it is always worth buying the faster cards e.g the Lexar 80x as there is little differentiation in price, the read speed is quicker, it can be used when a camera comes out at a good price (prices seem to be falling quite dramatically) which can take advantage of it. The cards come with a lifetime guarantee so its worth spending that little bit extra as technicxally it should only be a one time purchase

www.ukcamerastore.co.uk

[d123]

i think it is always worth buying the faster cards e.g the Lexar 80x as there is little differentiation in price, the read speed is quicker, it can be used when a camera comes out at a good price (prices seem to be falling quite dramatically) which can take advantage of it. The cards come with a lifetime guarantee so its worth spending that little bit extra as technicxally it should only be a one time purchase

www.ukcamerastore.co.uk

They already are ;-)

The XT 350D has the same read/write speeds as the 20D.

[Todd Jacobsen]

i think it is always worth buying the faster cards e.g the Lexar 80x as there is little differentiation in price, the read speed is quicker, it can be used when a camera comes out at a good price (prices seem to be falling quite dramatically) which can take advantage of it. The cards come with a lifetime guarantee so its worth spending that little bit extra as technicxally it should only be a one time purchase

www.ukcamerastore.co.uk (http://www.ukcamerastore.co.uk/)

Well, it would help if Canon utlized WA technology. They don't. So don't believe the Lexar advertised "WA" speeds. You ain't getting it with Canon equipment.

[felix21685]

this is exactly why i am planning on getting the SanDisk Ultra II 1GB.
any complaints or comments on that one ?