ShivaYash Posted August 6, 2015 Share #1 Posted August 6, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Since getting the M-E I'm shooting a lot more. Funny that. However, I have several SD cards but no system in place, in terms of how they are used and backed up etc. Just wanted to know what others do, as I feel I'm very behind with the times when it comes to digital photography. I have three 8GBs and one 16GB cards, all SanDisk, ranging from 20mb/s to 45mb/s. Ta. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CheshireCat Posted August 6, 2015 Share #2 Posted August 6, 2015 One more than the number of SD cards you filled up last time and needed to delete pictures in-camera in order to shoot more. You don't backup your SD cards. You download the photos from SD to your photo library, and then backup your photo library. My library is on a Mac with an automatic Time-Machine backup disk. Once every few months, I also copy the entire library to another disk, and store it in a geographically distant location. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShivaYash Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted August 6, 2015 Ha! I've never got to that point. Since going digital, first with the Epson RD-1 and then the M8, via the MP, I always for some strange reason shot in 'rolls of 24/36'. I rarely review images upon taking them, I use a leather case with a flap and many people think I'm shooting film for this reason. Am pretty sure the speed of the card is not relevant, so long as its at least 20. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheshireCat Posted August 6, 2015 Share #4 Posted August 6, 2015 *just edited my previous post about backup About card speed, you are right, it is not relevant for the M. And even less so if you don't shoot video. I use a Samsung SDHC 32GB class 10 card, and never had any issues (I sometimes shoot video). Speed will most probably be relevant for your next camera, but it does not make sense to get the fastest card now, as SD card prices drop so fast that it is cheaper to throw away the old ones and buy new ones that match the required speed when you'll buy your new camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Albertson Posted August 7, 2015 Share #5 Posted August 7, 2015 SD cards have come down in price a lot, so I purchase a lot of them and put them into the rotation. I prefer 8MB or 16MB capacity, and swap them out frequently if doing a lot of shooting so I don't lose a lot of images if a card fails (which they inevitably will). I tuck them face-down into a ThinkTank wallet, and use the sliding lock on the side of the card to prevent premature formatting, until I can get to my computer and load them into the photo directory. Once that's done, and I've also backed up the photo directory, I format the cards and re-use them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted August 7, 2015 Share #6 Posted August 7, 2015 By now I had expected carousel or stack feeds for loading SD cards into computers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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adespen Posted August 7, 2015 Share #8 Posted August 7, 2015 Format in the camera each time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted August 8, 2015 Share #9 Posted August 8, 2015 By now I had expected carousel or stack feeds for loading SD cards into computers. Ah, the (Kodak) carousel! So 20th Century. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/248670-ideal-number-of-sd-cards/?do=findComment&comment=2868360'>More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted August 10, 2015 Share #10 Posted August 10, 2015 Put the cards in any of the available cases. Store printed side up if empty. Turn over when full Put in computer as you were told above. At some point, you need to reformat in the camera in which it will be used, before first use and after downloading. Do not erase images unless you want fragmented files and possibly corrupt files. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 11, 2015 Share #11 Posted August 11, 2015 The nicest card in my collection is a 64 Mb Leicaone. I think it came with the Digilux2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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