Cheap Compact Flash cards?

Michael · 11-07-2006, 02:37 PM

Does anyone know where to buy cheap compact flash cards that have a good amount of memory?

Don't say ebay

notic · 11-08-2006, 12:47 PM

sometimes if you go haggle at your local camera shop they'll give you a discount, but whats wrong with ebay?

btw, don't buy the microdrive kind. they are really really slow when it comes to displaying the picture.

Michael · 11-08-2006, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notic

sometimes if you go haggle at your local camera shop they'll give you a discount, but whats wrong with ebay?

btw, don't buy the microdrive kind. they are really really slow when it comes to displaying the picture.

Which one is the microdrive?

I think I may go with ebay.

notic · 11-08-2006, 11:29 PM

this is an example of a microdrive:

they are usually quite a bit cheaper, but the down side is that there is moving parts (can't be dropped) and the pic review time is annoyingly slow. however there is no noticeable difference in the speed during shooting. also the upload speed is slower.

i just bought a 1gb lexar professional for $32 USD with shipping on ebay. i'll let you know how the transaction went after i receive the package.

edit: never buy refurbished electronics on ebay.

Michael · 11-09-2006, 06:59 AM

I also bought a CF recently, not that one. It is a Sandisk Ultra II 1gb

I will also let you know how it went.

ADGvast · 11-09-2006, 07:16 PM

depends on what equipment you are using for, say DC or DSLR, they may not require a super high speed write/read, so you can get a cheaper one. normally the speed labelled in CF is ref to reading speed, so, if for DSLR, you need to know the writing speed as well.... since some cheap CF do have different in between.

NevadaJack · 11-09-2006, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notic

this is an example of a microdrive:

they are usually quite a bit cheaper, but the down side is that there is moving parts (can't be dropped) and the pic review time is annoyingly slow. however there is no noticeable difference in the speed during shooting. also the upload speed is slower.

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I have been using a Hitachi 2GB Microdrive for over a year and do not notice any speed deficiencies, up or down. I handle it just like a CF card and it is working like a charm.

Lexar has a 4GB CF card and if you go to B&H, OneCall or some others you can get it for $169. On pricegrabber and other sites it says on the list of sellers, Click here for lower price and it was listed at $269 but when you click it was $169. This is for their new pro card.

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Michael · 11-09-2006, 10:59 PM

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Thanks, this looks like a good place.

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notic Advocate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 802 My Mood: Thanks: 179 Thanked 147 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Cheap Compact Flash cards? this is an example of a microdrive: they are usually quite a bit cheaper, but the down side is that there is moving parts (can't be dropped) and the pic review time is annoyingly slow. however there is no noticeable difference in the speed during shooting. also the upload speed is slower. i just bought a 1gb lexar professional for $32 USD with shipping on ebay. i'll let you know how the transaction went after i receive the package. edit: never buy refurbished electronics on ebay.

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Michael Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 3,248 Thanks: 247 Thanked 340 Times in 205 Posts	Re: Cheap Compact Flash cards? I also bought a CF recently, not that one. It is a Sandisk Ultra II 1gb I will also let you know how it went.

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ADGvast Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 160 Thanks: 162 Thanked 161 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Cheap Compact Flash cards? depends on what equipment you are using for, say DC or DSLR, they may not require a super high speed write/read, so you can get a cheaper one. normally the speed labelled in CF is ref to reading speed, so, if for DSLR, you need to know the writing speed as well.... since some cheap CF do have different in between.

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bum-man Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,734 Thanks: 64 Thanked 88 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Cheap Compact Flash cards? - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER or - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER I've used both, so I can vouch for both of them.

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