SanDisk SDCFX4-4096 4GB Extreme IV CompactFlash Card
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of SanDisk SDCFX4-4096 4GB Extreme IV CompactFlash Card
Customer Review: Beware who you buy from!
Summary: 5 Stars
First this is a great card for action digital photography... I'm using this with a Canon 30d and love it, but...
I am writing this review to possibly save would be buyers from an issue I had here on Amazon.
I purchased a "new" Sandisk Extreme IV 4gb card from one of the other sellers here on Amazon, trying to save about 15 bucks instead of just buying it new from Amazon.
Well, it turned out the card I received had all the packaging, labeling, and markings, and appeared in every outward way to be a Sandisk 4gb Extreme IV, but it was actually a 512mb card manufactured overseas and NOT by Sandisk. Unfortunately for me, because I didn't buy it from Amazon I was out my purchase price.
While most sellers are probably honestly selling a new or a used card, I was conned by a very motivated scam artist, so be careful who you buy this card from. Like I said, my card was advertised as being "new" and it looked EXACTLY like the real thing, but it definitely was NOT genuine.
Customer Review: Excellent card with an unexpected bonus
Summary: 5 Stars
I have used many cards with my D200; mostly the 2GB Extreme III version of this card. These are my first Extreme IV series cards in 4GB. My expectations for this card ran something like, same performance as my 2GB cards, maybe a little faster on computer downloads. I was not disapointed.
One interesting little bonus has shown up with these cards and my D200. While shooting on a long trip across Glacier National Park I averaged 700 shots per battery when using these cards. While using the older and slower cards I averaged 400 shots per card. I have shot thousands and thousands of pictures with my 2GB cards and I average between 400 and 500 per battery charge consistantly. This is the first time I have seen 700+ from a single charge on my D200. More shoots are required to establish the actual performance difference but so far there has been a noticable reduction in battery use with this card and the D200.
Customer Review: Great Performance
Summary: 5 Stars
I debated between these and the III cards and decided to spend a bit more on the IV.
I have three of these cards so I can shoot all day if I am out and about (though usually shoot about 1-1/2 cards usually).
Each card has performed flawlessly and the speed is well worth it. I have some slower cards and they do not perform as well, which is especially noticable when shooting a sequence of shots, I can get more with these cards.
Of course the burst may not be something you need/require, but I prefer having it just in case. Also the download speeds to the computer does save time. Again it reallly depends if it is important to you. Usually it is not that important, just put any card in and walk away for a bit, but on the times when you are in a bit of a rush it is worthwhile.
Overall the little "would be nice to have" speed at certain times makes this card a good one.
Customer Review: Fast and Reliable
Summary: 5 Stars
This card is simply amazing. It can keep up with shooting continuous RAW images and combined with the SanDisk Firewire reader, loading it onto your computer is a snap. With 4GB, I took roughly 420 RAW images at 10 megapixel on my Xti. Of course that number will depend on what ISO you used and how many megapixel you have on your camera. I could not be any happier with this product. But a word of caution. Before I bought a brand new 4 GB Extreme IV card, I got one refurbished from amazon warehouse and it was defected. Amazon promptly accepted my return and refunded me accordingly. I advise just getting it brand new even though it's a little pricey. It's worth it.Customer Review: Great storage card for my D200
Summary: 5 Stars
I previously used the Ultra II card, and this one tops it in all ways. I can take way more photos in one go than before, which is especially useful for wildlife photography, sports and the like. Like a previous reviewer, I also get a higher number of shots with this card on my D200 than with the previous, faster write speed means the cpu uses slightly less power on each shot. Fast read speed, so copying my full sized high res images to the comp isn't nearly as tedious as with my previous card. I wouldn't recommend testing it out, but mine has also shown to be very durable, through drops, spills and other various accidents.