SanDisk Ultra Compact Flash 2GB Card (SDCFH-002G-A11) (Retail Package)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of SanDisk Ultra Compact Flash 2GB Card (SDCFH-002G-A11) (Retail Package)
Customer Review: Excellent Bang for the Buck
Summary: 5 Stars
Remember Goldilocks and the Three Bears story? In DSLR and CompactFlash cards story, run-of-the-mill discount memory cards are too slow. Top-of-the-line memory cards are faster than necessary. SanDisk's Ultra II series is just right.
Ask professional photographers which memory cards they use, they will probably answer Lexar and/or SanDisk. With increasing number of DSLR enthusiasts shooting in RAW format, which consumes between 5 to 15 MB (generally 1 MB per megapixel), the demand for high capacity and high performance memory card is higher than ever.
For Canon DSLR photographers, SanDisk has been more ideal choice. Although the problem should be fully resolved by now, there was an issue where Lexar's high speed CompactFlash memory cards sometimes lost images against Canon DSLRs. Sealing the deal is SanDisk Ultra II's excellent performance and lower price.
My DSLR is Canon Digital Rebel XTi, where each RAW consumes nearly 10 MB. In continuous shooting mode, the camera's internal buffer can hold 9 RAWs at 3 frames per second. With slower memory card, it can shoot 10 RAWs at 3 fps. With faster memory card such as Ultra II, it can shoot 12 RAWs at 3 fps. Here's the kicker. Even with faster SanDisk Extreme IV and Lexar Professional 133x memory cards, it did not exceed 12 RAWs.
On paper, SanDisk's Ultra II series is only so so. At 9 MB/sec for write and 10 MB/sec for read, it is 4 times slower than Extreme IV's 40 MB/sec for read and write ratings. Yet they perform nearly the same. What gives? The limitation lies in DSLR's CompactFlash interface. On Rob Galbraith's CF/SD Performance Database, none of the cameras exceeded 10 MB/sec. In fact, most DSLRs peaked at 8 MB/sec. In other words, SanDisk's Ultra II represents the real world maximum for DSLR use.
What about capacity? As I write this, 2 GB offers highest capacity per dollar. The trend will undoubtedly change and I am certain by next year, 4 GB will offer greater bang for the buck. Fearful of memory card failure, which does happen from time-to-time (particularly in challenging weather condition), many photographers prefer to carry multiple lower capacity memory cards vs. one large capacity memory card. Use your own judgment, budget, shooting style to determine which is right for you. As far as the performance is concerned, SanDisk's Ultra II series is just right for your DSLR.
Customer Review: 5-Star Rating for High-Speed, High Capacity & Relability!
Summary: 5 Stars
Living in Hawaii, as a professional photographer offers me one of the most spectacular & incredibly beautiful environments to work with, where the Sky, Land, Fauna & Sea, all meet in Perfect Union. That said, my 'GoTo' photo equipment has always been both Nikon & Canon. I've been using CF (Compact cards)* for many years and here is what I like about them:
*Speed - they just Load & Unload photo files Ultra-fast!
*Capacity - many options here, from 256 MB (depending on equipment used)
all the way to the 2.0 GB Extreme III or more GB's.
*Universality - Drag N Drop Photo files, WORD files, MPEG Movies or any
type of music files practically. I also used them over X'mas to create a
High-Res Photo Slide Show + MP3 music for a few Digital Photo Frames that
we sent out to our Family (Look for my Upcoming Reviews on them)
*Fast Storage option - on the go, or taking work home, simply drop your
files & edit them, etc.
*Physical architecture - I just love the way they feel in your hands,
There's nothing flimsy about them, like some of the other SD cards, PLUS
they are also easier to locate, in case you have misplaced them + the
Color RED really helps to spot them quickly.
*Reliability - Never lost any data, files, music. Excellent on-line
Support for any issues period.
CompactFlash Card is a high capacity, high speed storage card designed for users of digital cameras and other electronics.
Customer Review: San Disk 2GB Ultra II
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently purchased this 2GB card for use with my 8mp Canon digital camera. I had been using a 256mb card that came with the camera and it had been fine, though I had to upload pictures every few days. I absolutely refused to pay $200 for the 2GB card at Best Buy when I purchased the camera 3 years ago and the smaller card sufficed just fine. Then we took a trip to Hawaii for 3 weeks and I filled the card and my tiny 64mb back up card so i had to switch to a lower resolution to fit more pics. Now we are going back to Hawaii and I decided that this was a deal I WOULD NOT PASS UP!!! What a steal. The 2GB card was only 44.00 and free shipping! The exact same card is currently at Best Buy for a rip off price of $100.00 ON SALE!!
The 2 GB card was more than enough space, in fact I used it to take several video clips and tons of pics!
Amazon has great prices and great shipping. I recently purchased a product with the free shipping thinking it would arrive next week, I wasn't in any real hurry. The product arrived in 3 days! I placed the order on Monday and had it on Wednesday!
I am VERY pleased and will continue to buy from Amazon.
Customer Review: Great fast card and Amazon has an unbeatable price.
Summary: 5 Stars
So I did some research on memory card and found a chart of the fastest write times for CF cards. The SanDisk 2GB Ultra II card was 2nd from the fastest for a review in 05 (not too shabby). The write times are incredibly fast and the buffer on my Rebel XT stays going well after the expected 27 exposures at 3 fps(max I got was 77!). It's nice not having to delete "throw-aways" all the time(used to shoot on a crappy 128MB card holding about 80 pics) when I can't tell by the 1.8 inch screen if I will like it later. I Shoot on the medium setting to not be intimidated by the shots remaining counter as it just stays full at "999" but even with max JPEG sizes it can take about 500 shots or around 200 on Raw + 8 MP JPEG. I can also scroll through pages after pages of 9 thumbnail images without too much slowing down and lagging from the camera although there is still a slight lag. The card is amazing and the day after purchase, a trip to Best Buy revealed a $120 price tag on the same card when I got mine from Amazon for $50! an amazing deal if you ask me. Buy this card! As an amature, it'll be the last card you need to buy, as a professional, you should have at least one for this price.Customer Review: Perfect for most serious amateurs
Summary: 5 Stars
I've used this card for about 7 months now with my Canon 20D, probably putting about 6000 shots on it, and have had absolutely no complaints with its performance whatsoever. 2GB still seems to be a good price point for most users, especially those with lower-megapixel cameras. With an empty card inserted, my dSLR estimates a capacity of 533 JPGs, but in actuality can store about 700--enough for most trips and events. I spent a week in Italy this spring, and this card was all I needed. Those who regularly shoot RAW and/or at 10, 12, or more megapixels may want more storage capacity--though having two cards instead of one avoids putting all your photographic eggs in one basket, should a card get lost, stolen, or damaged.
While doing portraiture, travel photography, and some event photography/photojournalism, I've yet to run into write speed issues. While Extreme III line cards may be better for sports photogs, most dSLR and practically all point-and-shoot users should have no issues with the card's speed. Combined with its reliability and good value for capacity, I have no reservations in recommending this card.