Best memory cards for the 50D

What are the best ones and where can I find them? Will radio shack have one? Will 16 gigs be enough? I have $65 to spend. What are some of the fastest memory cards in that price range? If need be, I can go to best buy, but the nearest one is an hour away. We live in a small town. The only gadget shop in town is radio shack.

Thanks folks!

Looks like maybe I posted this in the wrong area.. feel free to move. Sorry about that.

try wally world "walmart" for a scan disk 8 gig cf card.

I don't shop there to often but was surprised to find.

"Best" is generally going to be defined by your needs/shooting style. For an exhaustive list of statistics on read/write speed, check out:

http://www.robgalbrait​h.com …ti_page.asp?cid​=6007-9672

If you have $65 to spend, avoid Best Buy. There is a 4gb card for $52, than faster UDMA cards, an 8gb for $160ish and a 16 gb for nearly $300. B&H may be a good option for you for more variety.

Costco .. here they're always running specials on CF and SDHC cards

Ziffle wrote in post #9209178
try wally world "walmart" for a scan disk 8 gig cf card.

I don't shop there to often but was surprised to find.

I would have already gone to walmart if there was one closer than an hour away. I'll have to beg my husband to take me then.

alduin wrote in post #9209281
"Best" is generally going to be defined by your needs/shooting style. For an exhaustive list of statistics on read/write speed, check out:

http://www.robgalbrait​h.com …ti_page.asp?cid​=6007-9672

I'm into wildlife/nature photography. Anything fast with a decent quality will do. That list is helpful. Thanks!

Red Tie Photography wrote in post #9209311
If you have $65 to spend, avoid Best Buy. There is a 4gb card for $52, than faster UDMA cards, an 8gb for $160ish and a 16 gb for nearly $300. B&H may be a good option for you for more variety.

I'll look on B&H. Thanks for the advice!

Perfect_10 wrote in post #9209549
Costco .. here they're always running specials on CF and SDHC cards

If wally-world doesn't have what i need, I'll try Costco. Thanks!

Thanks for the link... great chart comparing speeds of cards.

The best prices I have found is:
1. Costco (but a bit slower card than I wanted)
2. Adorama (good selection)
3. Amazon (unknown sellers, so a bit dicey I think).

Probably end up ordering from Adorama.

alduin wrote in post #9209281
"Best" is generally going to be defined by your needs/shooting style. For an exhaustive list of statistics on read/write speed, check out:

http://www.robgalbrait​h.com …ti_page.asp?cid​=6007-9672

Also check out Newegg.ca prices since they also have a presence in Canada.

+1 on Amazon

Zion21 wrote in post #9808137
Amazon generally has good deals on flash memory, just make sure you are getting it direct from amazon and not a 3rd party seller.

I looked on Amazon, but the best price was from a 3rd party seller.
That is why I was looking at Adorama. Google shopping had some
OK prices too, but not that much cheaper (only 3 or 4 dollars) so
back to Adorama.

Hobbes330i wrote in post #9798445
Also check out Newegg.ca prices since they also have a presence in Canada.

Thanks, I looked at Newegg.ca, but the .com prices were better
(considering shipping and all) and I have a US mailing address I
can use.

shotcaller wrote in post #9808311
+1 on Amazon

I also like Amazon and go there before eBay any day.

Ziffle wrote in post #9209178
try wally world "walmart" for a scan disk 8 gig cf card.
I don't shop there to often but was surprised to find.

Wally world in Canada only had a 80X Lexar CF card for $50.

Also check out the discussion in the 7D thread re: memory cards.

coscto is the best price I can find on Sansidk