I don’t care but i wish they would all use the same type! it’s a pain to have to carry around 3 different types, saying that i’d say that the smaller the better b/c the smaller cameras obviously can’t use a full CF card. (and yes i know i can just use adapters but i can’t help but feel like i’m losing something in that process)
I don’t care but i wish they would all use the same type! it’s a pain to have to carry around 3 different types, saying that i’d say that the smaller the better b/c the smaller cameras obviously can’t use a full CF card. (and yes i know i can just use adapters but i can’t help but feel like i’m losing something in that process)
Has to be CF.
But maybe I’m biased because I have rather a lot of them, and they have always served me well.
Steve
Has to be CF.
But maybe I’m biased because I have rather a lot of them, and they have always served me well.
Steve
I cant choose one over the other really
nearly everything is moving to SD it seems, practically every device I have that takes flash memory is SD because the internal reader requires less hardware space, the only exceptions for me currently being my PSP (memstick duo) and XTi (compact flash)
I prefer the heftier CF card really, but it makes more sense for me to choose SD for the reason stated above, my investment in SD memory is far more than CF, and CF is still a bit spendy for the equalivent SD card
im even looking at upgrading to the XSi with one of the reasons being so that I can phase out my CF needs
I love my CF cards but they seem to be fading off the market very slowly so im forced to adapt
My preference is for CF, as I’m less likely to lose them in a camera bag. For me, it is simply a better form factor.
My preference is for CF, as I’m less likely to lose them in a camera bag. For me, it is simply a better form factor.
Big fat fingers and I hate the SD cards for my D90 which replaced a D70 which was CF. Also now CF cards are more expensive than the more available SD cards.
Big fat fingers and I hate the SD cards for my D90 which replaced a D70 which was CF. Also now CF cards are more expensive than the more available SD cards.
SD cards are so much more versatile…EVERYTHING is compatible. From your Wii to your Point-and-Shoot, to my Nikon SLRs, to the memory card reader on my Mac and PC laptops (my desktop has both), and all of the digital pictures frames.
I’ve been able to re-use my older (smaller) cards that I used to use for pictures on the P&S and now use it for the Wii and the digital picture frames. And by the time one eventually fails, technology will be caught up where I can move the 8GB card I use in my Nikon SLRs into another device, and replace it with a 2TB Wi-Fi/5G-Broadband flash card (wishful thinking) in my SLR/Video device in 2015.
SD cards are so much more versatile…EVERYTHING is compatible. From your Wii to your Point-and-Shoot, to my Nikon SLRs, to the memory card reader on my Mac and PC laptops (my desktop has both), and all of the digital pictures frames.
I’ve been able to re-use my older (smaller) cards that I used to use for pictures on the P&S and now use it for the Wii and the digital picture frames. And by the time one eventually fails, technology will be caught up where I can move the 8GB card I use in my Nikon SLRs into another device, and replace it with a 2TB Wi-Fi/5G-Broadband flash card (wishful thinking) in my SLR/Video device in 2015.
Haha! Did this poll come from the previous comment thread, or was this always planned?
Haha! Did this poll come from the previous comment thread, or was this always planned?
I wanted a way to quantify the general thinking of the group since we got so many comments to a post that I suspected wouldn’t be that important. Since the poll is set up to reject freeping – I thought it would help paint an accurate picture of what people really think.
I prefer devices that take either kind (my laptop takes both, my e-book reader takes both, my old camera takes both, my new camera takes both,… you get the picture). Counting actual cards I have gives ratio of 4:1 for CF’s, though I do not have as eloquent explanation as Scott… It could be inertia…
I prefer devices that take either kind (my laptop takes both, my e-book reader takes both, my old camera takes both, my new camera takes both,… you get the picture). Counting actual cards I have gives ratio of 4:1 for CF’s, though I do not have as eloquent explanation as Scott… It could be inertia…
You will pry my CF cards out of my cold, dead, fingers.
You will pry my CF cards out of my cold, dead, fingers.
For SLRs and other larger cameras, CF is great. However, when size is such an important factor for those smaller point-and-shoots, I have no problem using SD.
For SLRs and other larger cameras, CF is great. However, when size is such an important factor for those smaller point-and-shoots, I have no problem using SD.
I find I prefer SD cards lately. Perhaps because of their popularity, they often cost less than CF. I also like being able to pick one up and use it in almost any device I own.
I find I prefer SD cards lately. Perhaps because of their popularity, they often cost less than CF. I also like being able to pick one up and use it in almost any device I own.
I have several compact cameras, a camcorder, and a GPS that use SD. Only my DSLR has CF. I wish they were all the same. It doesn’t seem practical for the compacts to switch to CF due to size so I guess SD wins for me.
I have several compact cameras, a camcorder, and a GPS that use SD. Only my DSLR has CF. I wish they were all the same. It doesn’t seem practical for the compacts to switch to CF due to size so I guess SD wins for me.
I had a CF card accidently go through the washer last weekend with important wedding photos on it. At first I was scared but then I was able to copy each of them perfectly so I definitely prefer CF cards. They seem much stronger and durable then SD cards. Plus they seem waterproof in my experience.
I had a CF card accidently go through the washer last weekend with important wedding photos on it. At first I was scared but then I was able to copy each of them perfectly so I definitely prefer CF cards. They seem much stronger and durable then SD cards. Plus they seem waterproof in my experience.
I find that I am less likely to lose a CF card, due to it’s size.
Even though SD is much more convenient for more devices, I still prefer CF for the simple reason that CF doesn’t have to change format to get larger capacity. The switch from SD to SDHC messed up a LOT of people when they realized that their camera wouldn’t take 4GB cards (even though they looked exactly the same), and with talk of SDXC, the same thing’s going to happen again when they’re released.
Even though SD is much more convenient for more devices, I still prefer CF for the simple reason that CF doesn’t have to change format to get larger capacity. The switch from SD to SDHC messed up a LOT of people when they realized that their camera wouldn’t take 4GB cards (even though they looked exactly the same), and with talk of SDXC, the same thing’s going to happen again when they’re released.
I love CF, I own a bunch of Lexar Pro Cards and some San Disk Ultra IIIs I had one of my Lexars go through the wash and it periodically wouldn’t save an image to the card until I took it out of the camera and put it back in. I trashed it but, I’ve never had a problem with any card I didn’t put through a wash. :)
I love CF, I own a bunch of Lexar Pro Cards and some San Disk Ultra IIIs I had one of my Lexars go through the wash and it periodically wouldn’t save an image to the card until I took it out of the camera and put it back in. I trashed it but, I’ve never had a problem with any card I didn’t put through a wash. :)
SD cards might be too small for a lot of people and would lose them more often than CF cards.
Based on my experience there’s a lot more SD cards crapping out than CF cards. I believe that they are designed more for the general population who don’t need that much “peace of mind” when it comes to the pictures they take. I would like CF cards to stay but it looks like SD cards are taking over so I’m forced to adapt as well :P One thing I like about SD cards (which I think most of people like) is that they’re cheap.
SD cards might be too small for a lot of people and would lose them more often than CF cards.
Based on my experience there’s a lot more SD cards crapping out than CF cards. I believe that they are designed more for the general population who don’t need that much “peace of mind” when it comes to the pictures they take. I would like CF cards to stay but it looks like SD cards are taking over so I’m forced to adapt as well :P One thing I like about SD cards (which I think most of people like) is that they’re cheap.
My preference is due to the number of SD cards that have died. So far, I have never had a CF card fail.
My preference is due to the number of SD cards that have died. So far, I have never had a CF card fail.
Of all the cards I get at my lab that need data recovery, I would say that 95% or more of them are SD cards of one type or another. For whatever reason the directory structure of an SD card seems to be more susceptible to corruption than any other type. Very rarely do I get CF cards.
Of all the cards I get at my lab that need data recovery, I would say that 95% or more of them are SD cards of one type or another. For whatever reason the directory structure of an SD card seems to be more susceptible to corruption than any other type. Very rarely do I get CF cards.
Greg – that was freaking funny!
CF cards are for serious amateurs or professionals. SD cards are for the consumer/mass market. The consumer likes small things and they think a 2GB SD card is the same as a 2GB CF card. They don’t know any better. It’s when people see you have a D300 or higher and they have a D40 and they say “Oh! You have a DSLR too!” They’re clueless. CF cards are more expensive because the pros and serious amateurs are willing to pay the extra price especially since their cameras will probably require them.
CF cards are for serious amateurs or professionals. SD cards are for the consumer/mass market. The consumer likes small things and they think a 2GB SD card is the same as a 2GB CF card. They don’t know any better. It’s when people see you have a D300 or higher and they have a D40 and they say “Oh! You have a DSLR too!” They’re clueless. CF cards are more expensive because the pros and serious amateurs are willing to pay the extra price especially since their cameras will probably require them.
I’ve never had a SmartMedia card fail on me ;) We use an old Fuji camera at work for taking passport photos that uses the ancient SmartMedia format. We have two memory cards for it and they get thrown around and pushed in and out of card readers many times every day for years. They haven’t failed yet.
I’ve never had a SmartMedia card fail on me ;) We use an old Fuji camera at work for taking passport photos that uses the ancient SmartMedia format. We have two memory cards for it and they get thrown around and pushed in and out of card readers many times every day for years. They haven’t failed yet.
I have to say CF.. Though I’m using SD rite now..
But its too painful to have corrupted SD.. :(
SD seems so fragile.. A bit mistake will cost you a job.. or maybe a client…
Especially when shooting a wedding.. Its a total nightmare for me..
I have to say CF.. Though I’m using SD rite now..
But its too painful to have corrupted SD.. :(
SD seems so fragile.. A bit mistake will cost you a job.. or maybe a client…
Especially when shooting a wedding.. Its a total nightmare for me..
Option 4 should be: I prefer whatever my current camera of the year uses.
Option 4 should be: I prefer whatever my current camera of the year uses.
CF. The don’t get lost. Easy to handle, and feel more durable. Though I also have XD and find that the smaller cards are easier to hide if need be. Like when taking photo’s of police in the UK which is banned now! lol
CF. The don’t get lost. Easy to handle, and feel more durable. Though I also have XD and find that the smaller cards are easier to hide if need be. Like when taking photo’s of police in the UK which is banned now! lol
If you think it’s easy to lose an SD card, wait until you have a MicroSD card! They are tiny, not much bigger than my smallest fingernail. (I have a 1 GB card for my GPS and I hate to drop the card.)
Poll question seems to simple. You’re recent article about CF makes good sense, never noticed (probably because I’ve never lost {for any reason} an SD card) before, but reviewing my friends experiences, the CF seems to outlast the SD card.
But I prefer the SD, especially the SanDisk SD Plus series, with an CF adaptor I’ve got a high-speed memory card for my CF camera that needs no adaptor, no camera cable, nothing to be able to quickly read it’s data anywhere, anytime! If they could do that in CF then I’d be all about it! (they could but they won’t, besides SanDisk seems to be phasing out the Plus card format anyway, lesson in what happens if you don’t do a good enough job educating your market and retailers on your product benefits!)
Poll question seems to simple. You’re recent article about CF makes good sense, never noticed (probably because I’ve never lost {for any reason} an SD card) before, but reviewing my friends experiences, the CF seems to outlast the SD card.
But I prefer the SD, especially the SanDisk SD Plus series, with an CF adaptor I’ve got a high-speed memory card for my CF camera that needs no adaptor, no camera cable, nothing to be able to quickly read it’s data anywhere, anytime! If they could do that in CF then I’d be all about it! (they could but they won’t, besides SanDisk seems to be phasing out the Plus card format anyway, lesson in what happens if you don’t do a good enough job educating your market and retailers on your product benefits!)
Only recently did I buy a camera that actually used SD cards, and until then I didn’t really have any problems with them, and if it weren’t for my Lumix, I wouldn’t own any and be very happy. In the condition that I’m most always shooting in, SD cards just wouldn’t do. They’re too small and easily misplaced from my limited experience of using them with my Lumix. I’ve yet to have one fail on me, yet, but it’s still early. And I’ve had CF cards since 2000 and have not had a single one fail on me in almost a decade of shooting digital.
SD cards are fast enough, I have 3x 4gb Sandisk UltraIII, but their size and interpreted lack of durability is a deal breaker for me. Definitely would avoid using them on paid jobs at all cost.
Only recently did I buy a camera that actually used SD cards, and until then I didn’t really have any problems with them, and if it weren’t for my Lumix, I wouldn’t own any and be very happy. In the condition that I’m most always shooting in, SD cards just wouldn’t do. They’re too small and easily misplaced from my limited experience of using them with my Lumix. I’ve yet to have one fail on me, yet, but it’s still early. And I’ve had CF cards since 2000 and have not had a single one fail on me in almost a decade of shooting digital.
SD cards are fast enough, I have 3x 4gb Sandisk UltraIII, but their size and interpreted lack of durability is a deal breaker for me. Definitely would avoid using them on paid jobs at all cost.
I prefer my devices to use CF cards, that way I can use a CF/SD adapter and use either CF cards or SD cards in a pinch.
I prefer my devices to use CF cards, that way I can use a CF/SD adapter and use either CF cards or SD cards in a pinch.
I picked CF, but really wanted to pick don’t care. I have not had either type fail.
I picked CF, but really wanted to pick don’t care. I have not had either type fail.
Dave you want the poll to be more complex?????
It IS simple. Either you prefer SD, CF or neither. It’s clear that you prefer SD. I assume the poll reflects that preference.
Dave you want the poll to be more complex?????
It IS simple. Either you prefer SD, CF or neither. It’s clear that you prefer SD. I assume the poll reflects that preference.
I still prefer the CF card for it’s size and has been very reliable for me. But it really depends on the purpose. For a dSLR I want CF all the way, for a point and shoot it makes sense for an SD card since its smaller and overall don’t need to be changed as often.
In the end, I sense the companies may go to SD to make it simpler on them to provide support for one format. Scott, not even goD can prevent that unless photographers make it an important issue to want to keep the CF format viable.
I still prefer the CF card for it’s size and has been very reliable for me. But it really depends on the purpose. For a dSLR I want CF all the way, for a point and shoot it makes sense for an SD card since its smaller and overall don’t need to be changed as often.
In the end, I sense the companies may go to SD to make it simpler on them to provide support for one format. Scott, not even goD can prevent that unless photographers make it an important issue to want to keep the CF format viable.
I don’t mind the size of the SD card, but I have had too many go bad on me. I have only had a few CF cards but they have a much better build and have been very reliable so far. So it’s CF for me. But for small devices you have to go with the mini and micro SD just for size, but the good thing is you don’t have to remove them.
I do have a mid-sized point and shoot that takes CF cards, make that took because it’s old enough that the camera is no longer reliable, but it was a good camera for its kind. There are plenty of larger P&S cameras that require SD cards. The smaller ones probably won’t benefit.
I do have a mid-sized point and shoot that takes CF cards, make that took because it’s old enough that the camera is no longer reliable, but it was a good camera for its kind. There are plenty of larger P&S cameras that require SD cards. The smaller ones probably won’t benefit.
for DSLRs it must be CF – as Scott contends, they are MUCH less prone to failure and damage. For smaller compact cameras, I don’t have a problem with SD (I’m must less likely to have to change those cards out).
for DSLRs it must be CF – as Scott contends, they are MUCH less prone to failure and damage. For smaller compact cameras, I don’t have a problem with SD (I’m must less likely to have to change those cards out).
I prefer CF. They seem more solid.
But I also use a SDHC in my DSLR using an adapter. What is annoying is the fact CF are more expensive then SDHC around and it more simple to find a SDHC in an emergency then a CF.
I prefer CF. They seem more solid.
But I also use a SDHC in my DSLR using an adapter. What is annoying is the fact CF are more expensive then SDHC around and it more simple to find a SDHC in an emergency then a CF.
CF cards may be less prone to damage, but CF connectors are far more delicate than the nice, large SD contacts. Personally, I’ve had good luck with SD cards, but I also practice fairly paranoid data maintenance.
Also, I can slap an SD card into most of my systems, I can get an SD card that has a USB connector on it, bypassing my need for a separate reader, and these days, I can get an SDHC card on the spot more readily than I can get a CF card. They’re almost as ubiquitous as AA batteries.
CF certainly gives you room to build a sturdier card, or to hold more data, or just to fit in that magical sweet spot of portability vs. ease of loss. Even so, unless I need the performance of a top-of-the-line CF card (I usually don’t,) I’m sticking with SD. It’s served me through three P&S cameras, my DSLR (hey, I’m just a hobbyist,) and every computing/entertainment device I own that doesn’t have a Sony label on it.
CF cards may be less prone to damage, but CF connectors are far more delicate than the nice, large SD contacts. Personally, I’ve had good luck with SD cards, but I also practice fairly paranoid data maintenance.
Also, I can slap an SD card into most of my systems, I can get an SD card that has a USB connector on it, bypassing my need for a separate reader, and these days, I can get an SDHC card on the spot more readily than I can get a CF card. They’re almost as ubiquitous as AA batteries.
CF certainly gives you room to build a sturdier card, or to hold more data, or just to fit in that magical sweet spot of portability vs. ease of loss. Even so, unless I need the performance of a top-of-the-line CF card (I usually don’t,) I’m sticking with SD. It’s served me through three P&S cameras, my DSLR (hey, I’m just a hobbyist,) and every computing/entertainment device I own that doesn’t have a Sony label on it.
I prefer CF, as my wife lost her SD because some one had borrowed her camera and removed the SD memory card and fried the memory card due to static electricity. Since then, the replacement SD memory card is permanently locked in the camera.
Never had a problem with my CF.. Still have an 8 meg CF that works.. That said I am now onto 8gig CF that works just fine.
I prefer CF, as my wife lost her SD because some one had borrowed her camera and removed the SD memory card and fried the memory card due to static electricity. Since then, the replacement SD memory card is permanently locked in the camera.
Never had a problem with my CF.. Still have an 8 meg CF that works.. That said I am now onto 8gig CF that works just fine.
I use Compact Flash for my digital camera (Canon G2) and for archiving some files (images, and other documents). I’ve placed some of my CF cards (sizes range from 2 MB to 8 GB, and various brands)
I also use SD for temp file storage in a USB adapter – it makes it very easy to transfer files between machines.
I use Compact Flash for my digital camera (Canon G2) and for archiving some files (images, and other documents). I’ve placed some of my CF cards (sizes range from 2 MB to 8 GB, and various brands)
I also use SD for temp file storage in a USB adapter – it makes it very easy to transfer files between machines.
Clarification: I’ve placed some of my CF card images (ranging in size from 2 MB to 8 GB – llarger when I gent them) up on my Flickr Account in the ‘Compact Flash Cards (Set)’ in the link above. Sorry for any confusion.
Shortly – I will also post some of my Compact Flash PCMCIA cards (larger physical format than the CF cards used for cameras..) in another (new) group. These PCMCIA CF Cards range in size from 1.8 MB to 4 GB.
Clarification: I’ve placed some of my CF card images (ranging in size from 2 MB to 8 GB – llarger when I gent them) up on my Flickr Account in the ‘Compact Flash Cards (Set)’ in the link above. Sorry for any confusion.
Shortly – I will also post some of my Compact Flash PCMCIA cards (larger physical format than the CF cards used for cameras..) in another (new) group. These PCMCIA CF Cards range in size from 1.8 MB to 4 GB.
Another comment about Compact Flash and a strong CAUTION!
I have purchased many used CF cards on ebay – mainly for “the CF collection”, yet if anyone else that also purchased used CF cards, might I strongly suggest that you use a Virus Scanner on them, as one of the CF I recently received had a virus on it. Lucky for me my AV program found it and got rid of it. I thought that this was curious, so after the scan/dis-infection, I opened the CF, I was surprised to see that a trashcan icon was on the CF!!! Apparently it’s previous life it was used as either a “boot disk” or other data drive. Needless to say, I wiped the CF using RescuePro.
Another comment about Compact Flash and a strong CAUTION!
I have purchased many used CF cards on ebay – mainly for “the CF collection”, yet if anyone else that also purchased used CF cards, might I strongly suggest that you use a Virus Scanner on them, as one of the CF I recently received had a virus on it. Lucky for me my AV program found it and got rid of it. I thought that this was curious, so after the scan/dis-infection, I opened the CF, I was surprised to see that a trashcan icon was on the CF!!! Apparently it’s previous life it was used as either a “boot disk” or other data drive. Needless to say, I wiped the CF using RescuePro.
I don’t care but i wish they would all use the same type! it’s a pain to have to carry around 3 different types, saying that i’d say that the smaller the better b/c the smaller cameras obviously can’t use a full CF card. (and yes i know i can just use adapters but i can’t help but feel like i’m losing something in that process)
I don’t care but i wish they would all use the same type! it’s a pain to have to carry around 3 different types, saying that i’d say that the smaller the better b/c the smaller cameras obviously can’t use a full CF card. (and yes i know i can just use adapters but i can’t help but feel like i’m losing something in that process)
Has to be CF.
But maybe I’m biased because I have rather a lot of them, and they have always served me well.
Steve
Has to be CF.
But maybe I’m biased because I have rather a lot of them, and they have always served me well.
Steve
I cant choose one over the other really
nearly everything is moving to SD it seems, practically every device I have that takes flash memory is SD because the internal reader requires less hardware space, the only exceptions for me currently being my PSP (memstick duo) and XTi (compact flash)
I prefer the heftier CF card really, but it makes more sense for me to choose SD for the reason stated above, my investment in SD memory is far more than CF, and CF is still a bit spendy for the equalivent SD card
im even looking at upgrading to the XSi with one of the reasons being so that I can phase out my CF needs
I love my CF cards but they seem to be fading off the market very slowly so im forced to adapt
My preference is for CF, as I’m less likely to lose them in a camera bag. For me, it is simply a better form factor.
My preference is for CF, as I’m less likely to lose them in a camera bag. For me, it is simply a better form factor.
Big fat fingers and I hate the SD cards for my D90 which replaced a D70 which was CF. Also now CF cards are more expensive than the more available SD cards.
Big fat fingers and I hate the SD cards for my D90 which replaced a D70 which was CF. Also now CF cards are more expensive than the more available SD cards.
SD cards are so much more versatile…EVERYTHING is compatible. From your Wii to your Point-and-Shoot, to my Nikon SLRs, to the memory card reader on my Mac and PC laptops (my desktop has both), and all of the digital pictures frames.
I’ve been able to re-use my older (smaller) cards that I used to use for pictures on the P&S and now use it for the Wii and the digital picture frames. And by the time one eventually fails, technology will be caught up where I can move the 8GB card I use in my Nikon SLRs into another device, and replace it with a 2TB Wi-Fi/5G-Broadband flash card (wishful thinking) in my SLR/Video device in 2015.
SD cards are so much more versatile…EVERYTHING is compatible. From your Wii to your Point-and-Shoot, to my Nikon SLRs, to the memory card reader on my Mac and PC laptops (my desktop has both), and all of the digital pictures frames.
I’ve been able to re-use my older (smaller) cards that I used to use for pictures on the P&S and now use it for the Wii and the digital picture frames. And by the time one eventually fails, technology will be caught up where I can move the 8GB card I use in my Nikon SLRs into another device, and replace it with a 2TB Wi-Fi/5G-Broadband flash card (wishful thinking) in my SLR/Video device in 2015.
Haha! Did this poll come from the previous comment thread, or was this always planned?
Haha! Did this poll come from the previous comment thread, or was this always planned?
I wanted a way to quantify the general thinking of the group since we got so many comments to a post that I suspected wouldn’t be that important. Since the poll is set up to reject freeping – I thought it would help paint an accurate picture of what people really think.
I prefer devices that take either kind (my laptop takes both, my e-book reader takes both, my old camera takes both, my new camera takes both,… you get the picture). Counting actual cards I have gives ratio of 4:1 for CF’s, though I do not have as eloquent explanation as Scott… It could be inertia…
I prefer devices that take either kind (my laptop takes both, my e-book reader takes both, my old camera takes both, my new camera takes both,… you get the picture). Counting actual cards I have gives ratio of 4:1 for CF’s, though I do not have as eloquent explanation as Scott… It could be inertia…
You will pry my CF cards out of my cold, dead, fingers.
You will pry my CF cards out of my cold, dead, fingers.
For SLRs and other larger cameras, CF is great. However, when size is such an important factor for those smaller point-and-shoots, I have no problem using SD.
For SLRs and other larger cameras, CF is great. However, when size is such an important factor for those smaller point-and-shoots, I have no problem using SD.
I find I prefer SD cards lately. Perhaps because of their popularity, they often cost less than CF. I also like being able to pick one up and use it in almost any device I own.
I find I prefer SD cards lately. Perhaps because of their popularity, they often cost less than CF. I also like being able to pick one up and use it in almost any device I own.
I have several compact cameras, a camcorder, and a GPS that use SD. Only my DSLR has CF. I wish they were all the same. It doesn’t seem practical for the compacts to switch to CF due to size so I guess SD wins for me.
I have several compact cameras, a camcorder, and a GPS that use SD. Only my DSLR has CF. I wish they were all the same. It doesn’t seem practical for the compacts to switch to CF due to size so I guess SD wins for me.
I had a CF card accidently go through the washer last weekend with important wedding photos on it. At first I was scared but then I was able to copy each of them perfectly so I definitely prefer CF cards. They seem much stronger and durable then SD cards. Plus they seem waterproof in my experience.
I had a CF card accidently go through the washer last weekend with important wedding photos on it. At first I was scared but then I was able to copy each of them perfectly so I definitely prefer CF cards. They seem much stronger and durable then SD cards. Plus they seem waterproof in my experience.
I find that I am less likely to lose a CF card, due to it’s size.
Even though SD is much more convenient for more devices, I still prefer CF for the simple reason that CF doesn’t have to change format to get larger capacity. The switch from SD to SDHC messed up a LOT of people when they realized that their camera wouldn’t take 4GB cards (even though they looked exactly the same), and with talk of SDXC, the same thing’s going to happen again when they’re released.
Even though SD is much more convenient for more devices, I still prefer CF for the simple reason that CF doesn’t have to change format to get larger capacity. The switch from SD to SDHC messed up a LOT of people when they realized that their camera wouldn’t take 4GB cards (even though they looked exactly the same), and with talk of SDXC, the same thing’s going to happen again when they’re released.
I love CF, I own a bunch of Lexar Pro Cards and some San Disk Ultra IIIs I had one of my Lexars go through the wash and it periodically wouldn’t save an image to the card until I took it out of the camera and put it back in. I trashed it but, I’ve never had a problem with any card I didn’t put through a wash. :)
I love CF, I own a bunch of Lexar Pro Cards and some San Disk Ultra IIIs I had one of my Lexars go through the wash and it periodically wouldn’t save an image to the card until I took it out of the camera and put it back in. I trashed it but, I’ve never had a problem with any card I didn’t put through a wash. :)
SD cards might be too small for a lot of people and would lose them more often than CF cards.
Based on my experience there’s a lot more SD cards crapping out than CF cards. I believe that they are designed more for the general population who don’t need that much “peace of mind” when it comes to the pictures they take. I would like CF cards to stay but it looks like SD cards are taking over so I’m forced to adapt as well :P One thing I like about SD cards (which I think most of people like) is that they’re cheap.
SD cards might be too small for a lot of people and would lose them more often than CF cards.
Based on my experience there’s a lot more SD cards crapping out than CF cards. I believe that they are designed more for the general population who don’t need that much “peace of mind” when it comes to the pictures they take. I would like CF cards to stay but it looks like SD cards are taking over so I’m forced to adapt as well :P One thing I like about SD cards (which I think most of people like) is that they’re cheap.
My preference is due to the number of SD cards that have died. So far, I have never had a CF card fail.
My preference is due to the number of SD cards that have died. So far, I have never had a CF card fail.
Of all the cards I get at my lab that need data recovery, I would say that 95% or more of them are SD cards of one type or another. For whatever reason the directory structure of an SD card seems to be more susceptible to corruption than any other type. Very rarely do I get CF cards.
Of all the cards I get at my lab that need data recovery, I would say that 95% or more of them are SD cards of one type or another. For whatever reason the directory structure of an SD card seems to be more susceptible to corruption than any other type. Very rarely do I get CF cards.
Greg – that was freaking funny!
CF cards are for serious amateurs or professionals. SD cards are for the consumer/mass market. The consumer likes small things and they think a 2GB SD card is the same as a 2GB CF card. They don’t know any better. It’s when people see you have a D300 or higher and they have a D40 and they say “Oh! You have a DSLR too!” They’re clueless. CF cards are more expensive because the pros and serious amateurs are willing to pay the extra price especially since their cameras will probably require them.
CF cards are for serious amateurs or professionals. SD cards are for the consumer/mass market. The consumer likes small things and they think a 2GB SD card is the same as a 2GB CF card. They don’t know any better. It’s when people see you have a D300 or higher and they have a D40 and they say “Oh! You have a DSLR too!” They’re clueless. CF cards are more expensive because the pros and serious amateurs are willing to pay the extra price especially since their cameras will probably require them.
I’ve never had a SmartMedia card fail on me ;) We use an old Fuji camera at work for taking passport photos that uses the ancient SmartMedia format. We have two memory cards for it and they get thrown around and pushed in and out of card readers many times every day for years. They haven’t failed yet.
I’ve never had a SmartMedia card fail on me ;) We use an old Fuji camera at work for taking passport photos that uses the ancient SmartMedia format. We have two memory cards for it and they get thrown around and pushed in and out of card readers many times every day for years. They haven’t failed yet.
I have to say CF.. Though I’m using SD rite now..
But its too painful to have corrupted SD.. :(
SD seems so fragile.. A bit mistake will cost you a job.. or maybe a client…
Especially when shooting a wedding.. Its a total nightmare for me..
I have to say CF.. Though I’m using SD rite now..
But its too painful to have corrupted SD.. :(
SD seems so fragile.. A bit mistake will cost you a job.. or maybe a client…
Especially when shooting a wedding.. Its a total nightmare for me..
Option 4 should be: I prefer whatever my current camera of the year uses.
Option 4 should be: I prefer whatever my current camera of the year uses.
CF. The don’t get lost. Easy to handle, and feel more durable. Though I also have XD and find that the smaller cards are easier to hide if need be. Like when taking photo’s of police in the UK which is banned now! lol
CF. The don’t get lost. Easy to handle, and feel more durable. Though I also have XD and find that the smaller cards are easier to hide if need be. Like when taking photo’s of police in the UK which is banned now! lol
If you think it’s easy to lose an SD card, wait until you have a MicroSD card! They are tiny, not much bigger than my smallest fingernail. (I have a 1 GB card for my GPS and I hate to drop the card.)
Poll question seems to simple. You’re recent article about CF makes good sense, never noticed (probably because I’ve never lost {for any reason} an SD card) before, but reviewing my friends experiences, the CF seems to outlast the SD card.
But I prefer the SD, especially the SanDisk SD Plus series, with an CF adaptor I’ve got a high-speed memory card for my CF camera that needs no adaptor, no camera cable, nothing to be able to quickly read it’s data anywhere, anytime! If they could do that in CF then I’d be all about it! (they could but they won’t, besides SanDisk seems to be phasing out the Plus card format anyway, lesson in what happens if you don’t do a good enough job educating your market and retailers on your product benefits!)
Poll question seems to simple. You’re recent article about CF makes good sense, never noticed (probably because I’ve never lost {for any reason} an SD card) before, but reviewing my friends experiences, the CF seems to outlast the SD card.
But I prefer the SD, especially the SanDisk SD Plus series, with an CF adaptor I’ve got a high-speed memory card for my CF camera that needs no adaptor, no camera cable, nothing to be able to quickly read it’s data anywhere, anytime! If they could do that in CF then I’d be all about it! (they could but they won’t, besides SanDisk seems to be phasing out the Plus card format anyway, lesson in what happens if you don’t do a good enough job educating your market and retailers on your product benefits!)
Only recently did I buy a camera that actually used SD cards, and until then I didn’t really have any problems with them, and if it weren’t for my Lumix, I wouldn’t own any and be very happy. In the condition that I’m most always shooting in, SD cards just wouldn’t do. They’re too small and easily misplaced from my limited experience of using them with my Lumix. I’ve yet to have one fail on me, yet, but it’s still early. And I’ve had CF cards since 2000 and have not had a single one fail on me in almost a decade of shooting digital.
SD cards are fast enough, I have 3x 4gb Sandisk UltraIII, but their size and interpreted lack of durability is a deal breaker for me. Definitely would avoid using them on paid jobs at all cost.
Only recently did I buy a camera that actually used SD cards, and until then I didn’t really have any problems with them, and if it weren’t for my Lumix, I wouldn’t own any and be very happy. In the condition that I’m most always shooting in, SD cards just wouldn’t do. They’re too small and easily misplaced from my limited experience of using them with my Lumix. I’ve yet to have one fail on me, yet, but it’s still early. And I’ve had CF cards since 2000 and have not had a single one fail on me in almost a decade of shooting digital.
SD cards are fast enough, I have 3x 4gb Sandisk UltraIII, but their size and interpreted lack of durability is a deal breaker for me. Definitely would avoid using them on paid jobs at all cost.
I prefer my devices to use CF cards, that way I can use a CF/SD adapter and use either CF cards or SD cards in a pinch.
I prefer my devices to use CF cards, that way I can use a CF/SD adapter and use either CF cards or SD cards in a pinch.
I picked CF, but really wanted to pick don’t care. I have not had either type fail.
I picked CF, but really wanted to pick don’t care. I have not had either type fail.
Dave you want the poll to be more complex?????
It IS simple. Either you prefer SD, CF or neither. It’s clear that you prefer SD. I assume the poll reflects that preference.
Dave you want the poll to be more complex?????
It IS simple. Either you prefer SD, CF or neither. It’s clear that you prefer SD. I assume the poll reflects that preference.
I still prefer the CF card for it’s size and has been very reliable for me. But it really depends on the purpose. For a dSLR I want CF all the way, for a point and shoot it makes sense for an SD card since its smaller and overall don’t need to be changed as often.
In the end, I sense the companies may go to SD to make it simpler on them to provide support for one format. Scott, not even goD can prevent that unless photographers make it an important issue to want to keep the CF format viable.
I still prefer the CF card for it’s size and has been very reliable for me. But it really depends on the purpose. For a dSLR I want CF all the way, for a point and shoot it makes sense for an SD card since its smaller and overall don’t need to be changed as often.
In the end, I sense the companies may go to SD to make it simpler on them to provide support for one format. Scott, not even goD can prevent that unless photographers make it an important issue to want to keep the CF format viable.
I don’t mind the size of the SD card, but I have had too many go bad on me. I have only had a few CF cards but they have a much better build and have been very reliable so far. So it’s CF for me. But for small devices you have to go with the mini and micro SD just for size, but the good thing is you don’t have to remove them.
I do have a mid-sized point and shoot that takes CF cards, make that took because it’s old enough that the camera is no longer reliable, but it was a good camera for its kind. There are plenty of larger P&S cameras that require SD cards. The smaller ones probably won’t benefit.
I do have a mid-sized point and shoot that takes CF cards, make that took because it’s old enough that the camera is no longer reliable, but it was a good camera for its kind. There are plenty of larger P&S cameras that require SD cards. The smaller ones probably won’t benefit.
for DSLRs it must be CF – as Scott contends, they are MUCH less prone to failure and damage. For smaller compact cameras, I don’t have a problem with SD (I’m must less likely to have to change those cards out).
for DSLRs it must be CF – as Scott contends, they are MUCH less prone to failure and damage. For smaller compact cameras, I don’t have a problem with SD (I’m must less likely to have to change those cards out).
I prefer CF. They seem more solid.
But I also use a SDHC in my DSLR using an adapter. What is annoying is the fact CF are more expensive then SDHC around and it more simple to find a SDHC in an emergency then a CF.
I prefer CF. They seem more solid.
But I also use a SDHC in my DSLR using an adapter. What is annoying is the fact CF are more expensive then SDHC around and it more simple to find a SDHC in an emergency then a CF.
CF cards may be less prone to damage, but CF connectors are far more delicate than the nice, large SD contacts. Personally, I’ve had good luck with SD cards, but I also practice fairly paranoid data maintenance.
Also, I can slap an SD card into most of my systems, I can get an SD card that has a USB connector on it, bypassing my need for a separate reader, and these days, I can get an SDHC card on the spot more readily than I can get a CF card. They’re almost as ubiquitous as AA batteries.
CF certainly gives you room to build a sturdier card, or to hold more data, or just to fit in that magical sweet spot of portability vs. ease of loss. Even so, unless I need the performance of a top-of-the-line CF card (I usually don’t,) I’m sticking with SD. It’s served me through three P&S cameras, my DSLR (hey, I’m just a hobbyist,) and every computing/entertainment device I own that doesn’t have a Sony label on it.
CF cards may be less prone to damage, but CF connectors are far more delicate than the nice, large SD contacts. Personally, I’ve had good luck with SD cards, but I also practice fairly paranoid data maintenance.
Also, I can slap an SD card into most of my systems, I can get an SD card that has a USB connector on it, bypassing my need for a separate reader, and these days, I can get an SDHC card on the spot more readily than I can get a CF card. They’re almost as ubiquitous as AA batteries.
CF certainly gives you room to build a sturdier card, or to hold more data, or just to fit in that magical sweet spot of portability vs. ease of loss. Even so, unless I need the performance of a top-of-the-line CF card (I usually don’t,) I’m sticking with SD. It’s served me through three P&S cameras, my DSLR (hey, I’m just a hobbyist,) and every computing/entertainment device I own that doesn’t have a Sony label on it.
I prefer CF, as my wife lost her SD because some one had borrowed her camera and removed the SD memory card and fried the memory card due to static electricity. Since then, the replacement SD memory card is permanently locked in the camera.
Never had a problem with my CF.. Still have an 8 meg CF that works.. That said I am now onto 8gig CF that works just fine.
I prefer CF, as my wife lost her SD because some one had borrowed her camera and removed the SD memory card and fried the memory card due to static electricity. Since then, the replacement SD memory card is permanently locked in the camera.
Never had a problem with my CF.. Still have an 8 meg CF that works.. That said I am now onto 8gig CF that works just fine.
I use Compact Flash for my digital camera (Canon G2) and for archiving some files (images, and other documents). I’ve placed some of my CF cards (sizes range from 2 MB to 8 GB, and various brands)
I also use SD for temp file storage in a USB adapter – it makes it very easy to transfer files between machines.
I use Compact Flash for my digital camera (Canon G2) and for archiving some files (images, and other documents). I’ve placed some of my CF cards (sizes range from 2 MB to 8 GB, and various brands)
I also use SD for temp file storage in a USB adapter – it makes it very easy to transfer files between machines.
Clarification: I’ve placed some of my CF card images (ranging in size from 2 MB to 8 GB – llarger when I gent them) up on my Flickr Account in the ‘Compact Flash Cards (Set)’ in the link above. Sorry for any confusion.
Shortly – I will also post some of my Compact Flash PCMCIA cards (larger physical format than the CF cards used for cameras..) in another (new) group. These PCMCIA CF Cards range in size from 1.8 MB to 4 GB.
Clarification: I’ve placed some of my CF card images (ranging in size from 2 MB to 8 GB – llarger when I gent them) up on my Flickr Account in the ‘Compact Flash Cards (Set)’ in the link above. Sorry for any confusion.
Shortly – I will also post some of my Compact Flash PCMCIA cards (larger physical format than the CF cards used for cameras..) in another (new) group. These PCMCIA CF Cards range in size from 1.8 MB to 4 GB.
Another comment about Compact Flash and a strong CAUTION!
I have purchased many used CF cards on ebay – mainly for “the CF collection”, yet if anyone else that also purchased used CF cards, might I strongly suggest that you use a Virus Scanner on them, as one of the CF I recently received had a virus on it. Lucky for me my AV program found it and got rid of it. I thought that this was curious, so after the scan/dis-infection, I opened the CF, I was surprised to see that a trashcan icon was on the CF!!! Apparently it’s previous life it was used as either a “boot disk” or other data drive. Needless to say, I wiped the CF using RescuePro.
Another comment about Compact Flash and a strong CAUTION!
I have purchased many used CF cards on ebay – mainly for “the CF collection”, yet if anyone else that also purchased used CF cards, might I strongly suggest that you use a Virus Scanner on them, as one of the CF I recently received had a virus on it. Lucky for me my AV program found it and got rid of it. I thought that this was curious, so after the scan/dis-infection, I opened the CF, I was surprised to see that a trashcan icon was on the CF!!! Apparently it’s previous life it was used as either a “boot disk” or other data drive. Needless to say, I wiped the CF using RescuePro.