Two Smaller Cards or One Large

shutterghost · 11th of June 2006 (Sun)

I was wondering, what do you guys think when it comes down between using one 4 gig card or (2) 2 gig cards.

I suppose for keeping shutter count I coudl just add the file numbers. Is that right or would it only be possible to keep coutn using one and only one card...

catsith · 11th of June 2006 (Sun)

i prefer 2 cards, just in case for some murpheys law reason, something happens to the card, i then have a back up. and once, i left my card in the card reader, raced out the door without it. Lucky i had my spare in the pouch pocket!

nation · 11th of June 2006 (Sun)

I agree with Tina, the second card acts as insurance for the first.

Jim G · 11th of June 2006 (Sun)

Yeah... I'd definitely go two 2 gig cards... 2 gigs last long enough to not be an inconvenience and it's much better to have one fail when you have two than when it's your only one

SkipD · 11th of June 2006 (Sun)

I'd suggest going with four 1-gig cards. One will occasionally be left in the reader at home. One may fail. By spreading out the load, you'd lose less by having more cards with less capacity each.

René Damkot · 11th of June 2006 (Sun)

At least more then one card. Apart from the reasons stated above, that way you can keep shooting while downloading the first.

shutterghost · 11th of June 2006 (Sun)

excellent guys

I considered the 1 card failing but now that I hear you guys, much easier now, thanks!

keenasmustard · 11th of June 2006 (Sun)

I'll add another vote to multiple cards vs one big one. I've lost a card in the past and had one fail before the days of recovery software. Very painful experience that can reduced to a loss of SOME of your shots, instead of ALL of them!

CyberDyneSystems · 11th of June 2006 (Sun)

Have a minimum of two cards.
Whatever you can afford. split it between at least two cards.

Jackal · 11th of June 2006 (Sun)

I have three 1GB cards. If I were you I'd go with:

2x2GB cards
or
2x1GB cards and 1x2GB card.

Transonic · 11th of June 2006 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackal

2x1GB cards and 1x2GB card.

That's what I use. I thought about a 4Gb card but you never know what might happen so I keep my pics spread over 3 cards.

rklepper · 11th of June 2006 (Sun)

I have 5 - 4GB cards. One is in the camera and the other four move through as I fill up the card. I have 2 card cases, one marked full and they go into that one as they are filled up. Works great for me. I would never want just one.

michael_ · 12th of June 2006 (Mon)

how does the 2Gig card work with the 30D in terms of speed? then vs 1gig and 4gigs?

DngerZone2 · 12th of June 2006 (Mon)

like everyone said have at least 2 cards. I have 1x4GB and 1xGB, I use the 1GB card when i'm unloading my 4GB onto the portable card reader just in case something great were to happen when the 4GB card is being unloaded, i at least have the 1GB card in the camera ready to shoot

MegaHurtz · 12th of June 2006 (Mon)

Personally I don't use anything larger than 2gb. I'd rather I lose 200 some odd pictures from 2gb card than 400+ from a 4gb card. And of course the "just in case I leave it at home" thing.

11th of June 2006 (Sun)	#1
shutterghost Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 235	Two Smaller Cards or One Large I was wondering, what do you guys think when it comes down between using one 4 gig card or (2) 2 gig cards. I suppose for keeping shutter count I coudl just add the file numbers. Is that right or would it only be possible to keep coutn using one and only one card... __________________ _________________ KEEP SHOOTING -Ed

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catsith Mighty Award Winner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: brisbane australia Posts: 6,044 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Two Smaller Cards or One Large i prefer 2 cards, just in case for some murpheys law reason, something happens to the card, i then have a back up. and once, i left my card in the card reader, raced out the door without it. Lucky i had my spare in the pouch pocket! __________________ Tina www.tinadial.smugmug.com http://tinadial.blogspot.com

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nation Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney, Oz Posts: 904 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Two Smaller Cards or One Large I agree with Tina, the second card acts as insurance for the first. __________________ 7D and lenses.

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Jim G I feel thoroughly satisfied Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia. Posts: 12,249 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Two Smaller Cards or One Large Yeah... I'd definitely go two 2 gig cards... 2 gigs last long enough to not be an inconvenience and it's much better to have one fail when you have two than when it's your only one __________________ Gear List Reviews & Hotlinks: Domke F-3x - Pelican 1510/1514 & 1610/1614 - DIY Variable Length OC-E3 - Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home - FA-100

11th of June 2006 (Sun)	#5
SkipD Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Southeastern WI, USA Posts: 18,508	Re: Two Smaller Cards or One Large I'd suggest going with four 1-gig cards. One will occasionally be left in the reader at home. One may fail. By spreading out the load, you'd lose less by having more cards with less capacity each. __________________ Skip Douglas A few cameras and over 45 years behind them ..... ..... but still learning all the time.

11th of June 2006 (Sun)	#6
René Damkot Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: enschede, netherlands Posts: 39,385 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Two Smaller Cards or One Large At least more then one card. Apart from the reasons stated above, that way you can keep shooting while downloading the first.

11th of June 2006 (Sun)	#8
keenasmustard Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 280	Re: Two Smaller Cards or One Large I'll add another vote to multiple cards vs one big one. I've lost a card in the past and had one fail before the days of recovery software. Very painful experience that can reduced to a loss of SOME of your shots, instead of ALL of them! __________________ My Gear

11th of June 2006 (Sun)	#9
CyberDyneSystems Wait, all that time and all I get is "Cream of the Damn Crop" ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Providence RI Posts: 37,446 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Two Smaller Cards or One Large Have a minimum of two cards. Whatever you can afford. split it between at least two cards. __________________ GEAR LIST CDS' HOT LINKS My POTN Share Threads Jake Hegnauer Photography

11th of June 2006 (Sun)	#10
Jackal Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,090	Re: Two Smaller Cards or One Large I have three 1GB cards. If I were you I'd go with: 2x2GB cards or 2x1GB cards and 1x2GB card. __________________ 5D+BGE4 \| 30D+BGE2 \| Canon 24-70mm 2.8L \| Canon 28mm 1.8 \| Sigma 10-20mm \|Canon 50mm 1.4 \| 580EX \| 420EX

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rklepper Dignity-Esteem-Compassion Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: No longer living at the center of the known universe, moved just slightly to the right. Iowa, USA. Posts: 8,940 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Two Smaller Cards or One Large I have 5 - 4GB cards. One is in the camera and the other four move through as I fill up the card. I have 2 card cases, one marked full and they go into that one as they are filled up. Works great for me. I would never want just one. __________________ Doc Klepper in the USA I am a photorealist, I like my photos with a touch of what was actually there. Polite C&C always welcome, Thanks. Gear List

12th of June 2006 (Mon)	#13
michael_ Goldmember Join Date: May 2006 Location: sydney... Posts: 3,446 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Two Smaller Cards or One Large how does the 2Gig card work with the 30D in terms of speed? then vs 1gig and 4gigs? __________________ michael ... michael vettas photography (me) \| myGear (all my equipment) \| sportshooter (my sportsshooter member page) AFL Sydney (AFL Sydney Official Photographer) \| circlework sports media (motorsport, netball, basketball, tennis, cricket, afl, hockey)

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DngerZone2 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 24 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Two Smaller Cards or One Large like everyone said have at least 2 cards. I have 1x4GB and 1xGB, I use the 1GB card when i'm unloading my 4GB onto the portable card reader just in case something great were to happen when the 4GB card is being unloaded, i at least have the 1GB card in the camera ready to shoot __________________ Canon 5D MKII \| Canon 30D w/BG-E2 \| EOS-3 w/PB-E2 \| Canon EF 16-35 f/2.8L \| Canon 24-70 f/2.8L \| Canon 50 f/1.2L \| Canon EF 50 f/1.4 \|Canon 85 f/1.2L \| Canon 580EX \| Manfrotto CF Monopod 695CX \| LowePro Mini Trekker AW \| Damke F-6 "A Little Bit Smaller"

12th of June 2006 (Mon)	#15
MegaHurtz Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 309 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Two Smaller Cards or One Large Personally I don't use anything larger than 2gb. I'd rather I lose 200 some odd pictures from 2gb card than 400+ from a 4gb card. And of course the "just in case I leave it at home" thing.

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