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Jaytypes
4th of March 2010 (Thu), 22:11
I wanted to know what you guys think about these?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820171424&cm_re=Sandisk_cf_card-_-20-171-424-_-Product

I was thinking about picking up a couple but couldn't really find any feedback.
ben_r_
4th of March 2010 (Thu), 22:30
I say wait for a better deal. Sandisk is notorious for its super rebates on memory cards which make the prices ridiculously low.
That_Fox
4th of March 2010 (Thu), 22:32
I say wait for a better deal. Sandisk is notorious for its super rebates on memory cards which make the prices ridiculously low.

Agreed, wait until Sandisk is putting on their rebates to get the best deal.
Jaytypes
8th of March 2010 (Mon), 20:56
other than waiting for the rebates from sandisk but has anyone tried these out on a 7d or even a MKIV?
bps
8th of March 2010 (Mon), 21:43
Sure, I've used a Sandisk 30 mb/s card in a 7D. It works just fine. It's slightly slower than top speed, but not by much. Unless you're a heavy-hitting rapid-fire sports shooter, they will work great!

Bryan
rebby
8th of March 2010 (Mon), 22:02
Sure, I've used a Sandisk 30 mb/s card in a 7D. It works just fine. It's slightly slower than top speed, but not by much. Unless you're a heavy-hitting rapid-fire sports shooter, they will work great!

Bryan

How do they work for video? Do you drop frames in 1080p/720p?
themadman
8th of March 2010 (Mon), 22:07
I have a 8GB Ultra for my 5D, seems to work fine. Keep in mind video is actually not that intense when it comes to transfer rates.
bps
8th of March 2010 (Mon), 23:36
How do they work for video? Do you drop frames in 1080p/720p?

They work excellent! 1080p only requires a 7 to 8 mb/s transfer rate...so 30 mb/s cards are solid.

Bryan
Jaytypes
9th of March 2010 (Tue), 13:55
Thanks for all the responses!:)
4x4rock
9th of March 2010 (Tue), 17:57
Wait until 3/11. Costco has $8 off the 8GB one. The final price is $27.99
ziggie216
10th of March 2010 (Wed), 00:13
Wait until 3/11. Costco has $8 off the 8GB one. The final price is $27.99

I just saw the ad for the instant saving.. it's only the SanDisk Ultra (15/MBs), not Extreme (30/MBs)
Jon
10th of March 2010 (Wed), 09:35
I just saw the ad for the instant saving.. it's only the SanDisk Ultra (15/MBs), not Extreme (30/MBs)Ultra, or Ultra II? The Ultra II is 15 MB/s; the newer Ultra is 30 MB/s and UDMA. The Extreme III (newest version Extreme III) is also 30 MB/s but the newer Extreme is rated at 60 MB/s.
ziggie216
10th of March 2010 (Wed), 10:22
Ultra, or Ultra II? The Ultra II is 15 MB/s; the newer Ultra is 30 MB/s and UDMA. The Extreme III (newest version Extreme III) is also 30 MB/s but the newer Extreme is rated at 60 MB/s.

Didnt say which Ultra. I guess we'll find out tomorrow.
4x4rock
10th of March 2010 (Wed), 15:27
Didnt say which Ultra. I guess we'll find out tomorrow.

Costco carries the new Ultra 30MB/s 200x

Btw, extreme III is discontinued so the new Ultra IS the old Extreme III.
Jon
10th of March 2010 (Wed), 15:29
Discontinued, yes, but still on shelves various places.