Stupid question time

Tak · 24-06-2009, 22:00

OK so I have been told that "type M" xd cards are better than "type H" memory cards but I've just gone looking and discovered there is now a "type M+" memory card.

I'm after a reliable and cheap 2gb xd card (or 2) for my fuji F31fd - I'm going on holiday a week friday and want to make sure I have one by then and at the moment I think I'm just over-tired and over-confusing myself

Help?

Mark · 25-06-2009, 01:34

In terms of write speed:

Type H > Type M+ > Type M.

Write speed affects the camera's 'recovery' time (i.e. the time between taking one shot and the camera being ready to take the next). Since the camera has an internal buffer that will hold up to three photos, you are unlikely to see much of a difference unless you're taking several photos in quick succession (e.g. burst mode).

Tak · 25-06-2009, 08:16

OK so for me it really shouldn't make much difference what I buy then?

Next question is does anyone know of any good bargains about atm? Play have them at £12 so I'm tempted to get a couple from there unless anyone knows a better offer?

Belmit · 25-06-2009, 10:03

I find dvd.co.uk very good on memory prices (esp. USB sticks). These are the only XD they have in stock currently though:

http://www.dvd.co.uk/index_MEM_XD.htm

Stan_Lite · 25-06-2009, 10:21

7dayshop have 2GB XD cards for £10.99 delivered just now. I've had stuff from them in the past and found them to be fine.

Chuckles · 25-06-2009, 19:57

Unless you have a DSLR that can burst at stupid speeds, the write speed to the card is never going to be the limiting factor.

Just get the cheapest one

24-06-2009, 22:00	#1
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25-06-2009, 08:16	#3
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	OK so for me it really shouldn't make much difference what I buy then? Next question is does anyone know of any good bargains about atm? Play have them at £12 so I'm tempted to get a couple from there unless anyone knows a better offer? __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

25-06-2009, 10:03	#4
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	I find dvd.co.uk very good on memory prices (esp. USB sticks). These are the only XD they have in stock currently though: http://www.dvd.co.uk/index_MEM_XD.htm __________________

25-06-2009, 10:21	#5
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	7dayshop have 2GB XD cards for £10.99 delivered just now. I've had stuff from them in the past and found them to be fine. __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

25-06-2009, 19:57	#6
Chuckles '09 sexual conquests: 4.5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,075	Unless you have a DSLR that can burst at stupid speeds, the write speed to the card is never going to be the limiting factor. Just get the cheapest one __________________

25-06-2009, 01:34	#2
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	In terms of write speed: Type H > Type M+ > Type M. Write speed affects the camera's 'recovery' time (i.e. the time between taking one shot and the camera being ready to take the next). Since the camera has an internal buffer that will hold up to three photos, you are unlikely to see much of a difference unless you're taking several photos in quick succession (e.g. burst mode).