actually, CF is more durable then SD Cards, they are less easy to get lost cause of their size and i think i can snap an SD in half easier then a CF card. I am a professional photographer and would never get a camera that uses SD..
No real benefits? Larger capacity, faster speeds for one (even though most cameras can't transfer data at those speeds). Another benefit to photographers is physical ruggedness and resistance to rain and other crap out there in the environment (remember the Engadget article on the camera whose pictures were recovered after two years under water? That was CF). Because of the open IDE standard, there is also a wider gamut of compatibility between systems and cards alike. Granted, for most people there aren't many advantages, but next time I shoot in the rain I am going to take all the precautions I can to make sure my pictures stay on my card.
to forbidden_hero: Huh? You don't like SD because of their size and look? OK, so CF cards are a bit cheaper ($19 vs $21 for a 1gb Sandisk Ultra II card at newegg).
Are you just upset because you probably have tons of CF cards lying around? Don't want to move up to a new technology?
A "pro" who refuses to get a camera that uses a memory card that is pretty much standard in most P&S's and now in DSLR's? Wow. Someone has a grudge... haha.
But seriously... why? I don't understand why it's that big of a deal... its pocket change compared to lenses.
Joe: It's not his refusal to move to new technology - it's refusal to move to slower, more expensive, less reliable technology. There's generally a reason why pros use certain things - you don't see a pro touring car driver driving a tuned Chevette in his spare time. It might cost as much and have as much horsepower as his own M3, but there's no way it handles as well or is as reliable as his weekend-driver BMW M3.
I'm a photo major soon to be working in the field. I see ZERO reason to switch to SD and some compelling reasons to keep my pouch full of CF cards around for some time to come.
I don't know how anyone can honestly claim reliability in favour of CF. CF uses PINS. PINS goddamnit. Seriously. Bend a socket pin and show me how reliable they are. Camera out of action until professionally repaired. Yeah I appreciate the IDE interface, speed and capacity of CF but the pins are a dealbreaker. SD all the way.
I'm a professional photographer* too and SD cards are better than CF! Haha! Also, any "pro" who cares what the digital Rebel is rocking is a hack. Get a real pro camera.
*Disclaimer- Its the internet, so you know I am not really a professional photographer. I am a professional stunt driver, model, and am dating two Victoria's Secret Models at the moment though, so my opinion still means something.
I would never switch from CF, the size of the card is actually one of the benefits to them, i can easily grab one when my fingers a numb from the cold and just pop it into the slot or accidentally drop it and kick it a few times with absolutely no damage to the card, physically or in the data. They are cheaper and faster and larger too, but i am sure that doesn't matter to all of you who don't have to worry about dropping extra money for the same thing.
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Downgrade my ass. CF lovers need to get over themselves. Its a big ass card with no real benefits over SD. I'm in for one for sure.
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actually, CF is more durable then SD Cards, they are less easy to get lost cause of their size and i think i can snap an SD in half easier then a CF card. I am a professional photographer and would never get a camera that uses SD..
No real benefits? Larger capacity, faster speeds for one (even though most cameras can't transfer data at those speeds). Another benefit to photographers is physical ruggedness and resistance to rain and other crap out there in the environment (remember the Engadget article on the camera whose pictures were recovered after two years under water? That was CF). Because of the open IDE standard, there is also a wider gamut of compatibility between systems and cards alike.
Granted, for most people there aren't many advantages, but next time I shoot in the rain I am going to take all the precautions I can to make sure my pictures stay on my card.
PS - Nobody cares about your fucking blog.
to forbidden_hero:
Huh? You don't like SD because of their size and look? OK, so CF cards are a bit cheaper ($19 vs $21 for a 1gb Sandisk Ultra II card at newegg).
Are you just upset because you probably have tons of CF cards lying around? Don't want to move up to a new technology?
A "pro" who refuses to get a camera that uses a memory card that is pretty much standard in most P&S's and now in DSLR's? Wow. Someone has a grudge... haha.
But seriously... why? I don't understand why it's that big of a deal... its pocket change compared to lenses.
Joe:
It's not his refusal to move to new technology - it's refusal to move to slower, more expensive, less reliable technology. There's generally a reason why pros use certain things - you don't see a pro touring car driver driving a tuned Chevette in his spare time. It might cost as much and have as much horsepower as his own M3, but there's no way it handles as well or is as reliable as his weekend-driver BMW M3.
I'm a photo major soon to be working in the field. I see ZERO reason to switch to SD and some compelling reasons to keep my pouch full of CF cards around for some time to come.
I don't know how anyone can honestly claim reliability in favour of CF. CF uses PINS. PINS goddamnit. Seriously. Bend a socket pin and show me how reliable they are. Camera out of action until professionally repaired. Yeah I appreciate the IDE interface, speed and capacity of CF but the pins are a dealbreaker. SD all the way.
The physical size argument is hilarious BTW.
I am a professional photographer and would never get a camera that uses SD..
That's a pretty stupid statement. Besides, this isn't a professional camera, so why worry?
I'm a professional photographer* too and SD cards are better than CF! Haha! Also, any "pro" who cares what the digital Rebel is rocking is a hack. Get a real pro camera.
*Disclaimer- Its the internet, so you know I am not really a professional photographer. I am a professional stunt driver, model, and am dating two Victoria's Secret Models at the moment though, so my opinion still means something.
I would never switch from CF, the size of the card is actually one of the benefits to them, i can easily grab one when my fingers a numb from the cold and just pop it into the slot or accidentally drop it and kick it a few times with absolutely no damage to the card, physically or in the data. They are cheaper and faster and larger too, but i am sure that doesn't matter to all of you who don't have to worry about dropping extra money for the same thing.
Why wouldn't you use CF?
did you say big ass? Do you remember 5 1/4 floppies that held 320Kb?