JeffreyTotaro Posted February 1, 2007 Share #1 Posted February 1, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello: I'm anticipating my M8 delivery tomorrow and ordered a few 1gb cards to work with initially. Which cards are performing well out there? Also, I wonder at which point the speed of the card no longer matters due to the ability of the camera to write to it. Are the fastest cards worth it? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DaveEP Posted February 1, 2007 Share #2 Posted February 1, 2007 Transcend 150x cards are working for me very well. I have 4 of the 2GB cards. I also have a Sandisc Ultra II which also works well, but is not as fast as the Transcend cards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chap Posted February 1, 2007 Share #3 Posted February 1, 2007 I note that the SanDisk Extreme III SD card in 1 GB is listed but not the Extreme III 2 GB card. Is there a reason other than the 2 GB may be too new to be listed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenw Posted February 1, 2007 Share #4 Posted February 1, 2007 I have an Extreme III 2GB card, and although it seems to work fine with the M8, there are some problems reading it subsequently in my reader. I have switched to an Ultra II, and since then have had no trouble. I would stick to Ultra II until the Extreme III cards work more reliably all the way through the pipeline, including the readers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted February 1, 2007 Share #5 Posted February 1, 2007 Some people are having good results with the Ridata 4GB 150X cards. I had one but returned it unopened because it wasn't on the list from Leica. I later found out it was one of the only 4GB cards that worked in the M8. It is also quite inexpensive, selling from USD $45 to $70. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
de dirk Posted February 1, 2007 Share #6 Posted February 1, 2007 i am also using a sandisk ultra II 2.0gb, but i had to search for, and instal an additional driver for the reader. looking for a reliable 4 gb card... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted February 1, 2007 Share #7 Posted February 1, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am using 2GB Ridata 150x cards that cost less then $40 each. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyspedden Posted February 2, 2007 Share #8 Posted February 2, 2007 Transcend 150x cards are working for me very well. I have 4 of the 2GB cards. I also have a Sandisc Ultra II which also works well, but is not as fast as the Transcend cards. Me too! These relatively cheap Transcend cards work really well with the M8. I am using their 4GB versions and have had no problems whatsoever. Your mileage may vary. Woody Spedden Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted February 2, 2007 Share #9 Posted February 2, 2007 i am also using a sandisk ultra II 2.0gb, but i had to search for, and instal an additional driver for the reader.looking for a reliable 4 gb card... Ridata. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted February 2, 2007 Share #10 Posted February 2, 2007 Transcend 150x 2gb and 4gb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted February 2, 2007 Share #11 Posted February 2, 2007 Transcend 150x 2gb and 4gb Ridata 4GB 150X ($45) RITEK Ridata 4GB 150X Secure Digital Memory Card (SD Card 4 GB) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted February 2, 2007 Share #12 Posted February 2, 2007 Man this is just crazy you know how much i paid for a 1gb SD card when they came out 300 bucks yes you read that correctly. I just bought this one 3 weeks ago for 73 now down to 49 dollars. I may have to get two more Transcend 4GB 150X Secure Digital Card Anyone remember the Crazy Eddie ads from years ago . I think he is back . LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyTotaro Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share #13 Posted February 2, 2007 Thanks everyone! This is great info. The cost of cards sure has come down! Glad to see that there are pretty consistent answers here. Going now to look out the window for the delivery truck-- again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guy_mancuso Posted February 2, 2007 Share #14 Posted February 2, 2007 They just park there trucks at my door Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted February 2, 2007 Share #15 Posted February 2, 2007 They just park there trucks at my door There must be 2 trucks, 'cause there's one at my door, too. Man, these razor blades are murder! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP3 Posted February 2, 2007 Share #16 Posted February 2, 2007 Ridata. I use the Ridata x150 4GB. It works on my M8. Mind you, however, not all SD device recogonise this card. For example, the EPSON P-5000 media player does not recognise it. This make me wonder will Transcend be a better choice (more stable and widely compatible) if we are looking for a 4GB card. Cheers Matthew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Brittenson Posted February 2, 2007 Share #17 Posted February 2, 2007 Ridata 4GB 150X ($45) RITEK Ridata 4GB 150X Secure Digital Memory Card (SD Card 4 GB) Whoa! Have the 4GB's gotten this cheap?! I just ordered a couple. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyTotaro Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share #18 Posted February 13, 2007 I just got 2 4GB Ridata cards and the first one I opened will not format. The red light just blinks on and on until I take the battery out. Someone mentioned formatting on the computer, mac in my case. How is this done? Some other cards work, some don't. New Kingston does the same thing. Older Lexar Platinums work, but are only 1GB. I was hoping for the 4GB cards since I just got a Luigi case and it takes a bit of effort to get to the card slot. Great case tough!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grober Posted February 13, 2007 Share #19 Posted February 13, 2007 Beware of counterfeit cards! Buy your cards from a reputable dealer who will take them back in case any flat don't work in the M8. I use only Lexar Pro 2Gb cards at this point. -g Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiphop Posted February 13, 2007 Share #20 Posted February 13, 2007 I use extreme III 2.0 gb Never had problem just perfect. You might be shooting in DNG shorter (and bigger) than expected. So 2 gb is better than one. With the M8 go for the best cards only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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