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SD Replacing Compact Flash?
Frankly, I have noticed so many cameras switching to Secure Digital (SD)
cards in place of Compact Flash I'm wondering if Compact Flash is going the way of Smart Media cards. Yes, SD is more compact but then, look at how compact the Nikon Coolpix 2100 and 3100 cameras were and they were Compact Flash. Ditto the Canon Powershot A60, A70, A75 etc. Even the Powershot S410 is Compact Flash, and that is one tiny camera; it's one of the "Digital IXUS" series of ultra-compacts sort of like the "Digital Elph" series. I don't know why this bothers me, but it does. I'd just assume manufacturers stick more with Compact Flash, but between all of Nikon's compacts going SD, Pentax's new *ist DS D-SLR going SD and so on, it looks like Compact Flash may be going the way of Smart Media cards. I guess it shouldn't bother me, but frankly the more manufacturers would just stick with one type of card and be done with it, the better things would be. But then, maybe that's what they're doing in the way of SD, I don't know. Maybe I'm just nervious because I've "invested" in a Coolpix 5700 which is Compact Flash and I don't want its media becoming obselete even though eventually I guess the camera itself will be. Comments? LRH |
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Compact cams is moving to SD.
Pro level bodies still uses CF as I believe its easier for them to design hi-capacity CFs than SD Example .. with Canon 1D Mk II ... you can use either SD or CF .. no sweat. =bob= "Larry R Harrison Jr" wrote in message ... Frankly, I have noticed so many cameras switching to Secure Digital (SD) cards in place of Compact Flash I'm wondering if Compact Flash is going the way of Smart Media cards. Yes, SD is more compact but then, look at how compact the Nikon Coolpix 2100 and 3100 cameras were and they were Compact Flash. Ditto the Canon Powershot A60, A70, A75 etc. Even the Powershot S410 is Compact Flash, and that is one tiny camera; it's one of the "Digital IXUS" series of ultra-compacts sort of like the "Digital Elph" series. I don't know why this bothers me, but it does. I'd just assume manufacturers stick more with Compact Flash, but between all of Nikon's compacts going SD, Pentax's new *ist DS D-SLR going SD and so on, it looks like Compact Flash may be going the way of Smart Media cards. I guess it shouldn't bother me, but frankly the more manufacturers would just stick with one type of card and be done with it, the better things would be. But then, maybe that's what they're doing in the way of SD, I don't know. Maybe I'm just nervious because I've "invested" in a Coolpix 5700 which is Compact Flash and I don't want its media becoming obselete even though eventually I guess the camera itself will be. Comments? LRH |
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Compact cams is moving to SD.
Pro level bodies still uses CF as I believe its easier for them to design hi-capacity CFs than SD Example .. with Canon 1D Mk II ... you can use either SD or CF .. no sweat. =bob= "Larry R Harrison Jr" wrote in message ... Frankly, I have noticed so many cameras switching to Secure Digital (SD) cards in place of Compact Flash I'm wondering if Compact Flash is going the way of Smart Media cards. Yes, SD is more compact but then, look at how compact the Nikon Coolpix 2100 and 3100 cameras were and they were Compact Flash. Ditto the Canon Powershot A60, A70, A75 etc. Even the Powershot S410 is Compact Flash, and that is one tiny camera; it's one of the "Digital IXUS" series of ultra-compacts sort of like the "Digital Elph" series. I don't know why this bothers me, but it does. I'd just assume manufacturers stick more with Compact Flash, but between all of Nikon's compacts going SD, Pentax's new *ist DS D-SLR going SD and so on, it looks like Compact Flash may be going the way of Smart Media cards. I guess it shouldn't bother me, but frankly the more manufacturers would just stick with one type of card and be done with it, the better things would be. But then, maybe that's what they're doing in the way of SD, I don't know. Maybe I'm just nervious because I've "invested" in a Coolpix 5700 which is Compact Flash and I don't want its media becoming obselete even though eventually I guess the camera itself will be. Comments? LRH |
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"Larry R Harrison Jr" writes:
I guess it shouldn't bother me, but frankly the more manufacturers would just stick with one type of card and be done with it, the better things would be. But then, maybe that's what they're doing in the way of SD, I don't know. Maybe I'm just nervious because I've "invested" in a Coolpix 5700 which is Compact Flash and I don't want its media becoming obselete even though eventually I guess the camera itself will be. CF is still the storage of choice for larger cameras like DSLRs, because the cost is lower and the size per card is higher than SD. They're likely to be available for a long time. SD is popular for really small cameras, PDAs, cellphones, and things where space matters more. With time, they'll probably drop in price per byte to be comparable to CF. But I don't see one replacing the other. Dave |
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"Larry R Harrison Jr" writes:
I guess it shouldn't bother me, but frankly the more manufacturers would just stick with one type of card and be done with it, the better things would be. But then, maybe that's what they're doing in the way of SD, I don't know. Maybe I'm just nervious because I've "invested" in a Coolpix 5700 which is Compact Flash and I don't want its media becoming obselete even though eventually I guess the camera itself will be. CF is still the storage of choice for larger cameras like DSLRs, because the cost is lower and the size per card is higher than SD. They're likely to be available for a long time. SD is popular for really small cameras, PDAs, cellphones, and things where space matters more. With time, they'll probably drop in price per byte to be comparable to CF. But I don't see one replacing the other. Dave |
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Larry R Harrison Jr wrote:
Frankly, I have noticed so many cameras switching to Secure Digital (SD) cards in place of Compact Flash I'm wondering if Compact Flash is going the way of Smart Media cards. Yes, SD is more compact but then, look at how compact the Nikon Coolpix 2100 and 3100 cameras were and they were Compact Flash. Ditto the Canon Powershot A60, A70, A75 etc. Even the Powershot S410 is Compact Flash, and that is one tiny camera; it's one of the "Digital IXUS" series of ultra-compacts sort of like the "Digital Elph" series. I don't know why this bothers me, but it does. I'd just assume manufacturers stick more with Compact Flash, but between all of Nikon's compacts going SD, Pentax's new *ist DS D-SLR going SD and so on, it looks like Compact Flash may be going the way of Smart Media cards. I guess it shouldn't bother me, but frankly the more manufacturers would just stick with one type of card and be done with it, the better things would be. But then, maybe that's what they're doing in the way of SD, I don't know. Maybe I'm just nervious because I've "invested" in a Coolpix 5700 which is Compact Flash and I don't want its media becoming obselete even though eventually I guess the camera itself will be. Comments? LRH In the electronics business, the normal span of use before a given technology is hopelessly out of date is quite short. One can buy a toaster and expect to use it until it no longer works without any significant improvements being made to the newest devices, other than flashy cases. Not so for digital electronics devices. It's a fact of life, and likely will be until long after I am dust. Kodak is doing the same thing (moving to SD cards). You can keep the old camera, or move with the tide. |
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Larry R Harrison Jr wrote:
Frankly, I have noticed so many cameras switching to Secure Digital (SD) cards in place of Compact Flash I'm wondering if Compact Flash is going the way of Smart Media cards. Yes, SD is more compact but then, look at how compact the Nikon Coolpix 2100 and 3100 cameras were and they were Compact Flash. Ditto the Canon Powershot A60, A70, A75 etc. Even the Powershot S410 is Compact Flash, and that is one tiny camera; it's one of the "Digital IXUS" series of ultra-compacts sort of like the "Digital Elph" series. I don't know why this bothers me, but it does. I'd just assume manufacturers stick more with Compact Flash, but between all of Nikon's compacts going SD, Pentax's new *ist DS D-SLR going SD and so on, it looks like Compact Flash may be going the way of Smart Media cards. I guess it shouldn't bother me, but frankly the more manufacturers would just stick with one type of card and be done with it, the better things would be. But then, maybe that's what they're doing in the way of SD, I don't know. Maybe I'm just nervious because I've "invested" in a Coolpix 5700 which is Compact Flash and I don't want its media becoming obselete even though eventually I guess the camera itself will be. Comments? LRH In the electronics business, the normal span of use before a given technology is hopelessly out of date is quite short. One can buy a toaster and expect to use it until it no longer works without any significant improvements being made to the newest devices, other than flashy cases. Not so for digital electronics devices. It's a fact of life, and likely will be until long after I am dust. Kodak is doing the same thing (moving to SD cards). You can keep the old camera, or move with the tide. |
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Larry R Harrison Jr wrote:
Frankly, I have noticed so many cameras switching to Secure Digital (SD) cards in place of Compact Flash I'm wondering if Compact Flash is going the way of Smart Media cards. Yes, SD is more compact but then, look at how compact the Nikon Coolpix 2100 and 3100 cameras were and they were Compact Flash. Ditto the Canon Powershot A60, A70, A75 etc. Even the Powershot S410 is Compact Flash, and that is one tiny camera; it's one of the "Digital IXUS" series of ultra-compacts sort of like the "Digital Elph" series. I don't know why this bothers me, but it does. I'd just assume manufacturers stick more with Compact Flash, but between all of Nikon's compacts going SD, Pentax's new *ist DS D-SLR going SD and so on, it looks like Compact Flash may be going the way of Smart Media cards. I guess it shouldn't bother me, but frankly the more manufacturers would just stick with one type of card and be done with it, the better things would be. But then, maybe that's what they're doing in the way of SD, I don't know. Maybe I'm just nervious because I've "invested" in a Coolpix 5700 which is Compact Flash and I don't want its media becoming obselete even though eventually I guess the camera itself will be. I would bet that there will still be a healthy market for CF 5 years from now and possibly 10. When you spot a trend towards less availability, then buy a few more cards and that should last you the rest of your (or your cameras) life. Don't sweat the small stuff. -- -- rec.photo.equipment.35mm user resource: -- http://www.aliasimages.com/rpe35mmur.htm -- e-meil: there's no such thing as a FreeLunch.-- |
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Larry R Harrison Jr wrote:
: : I guess it shouldn't bother me, but frankly the more manufacturers would : just stick with one type of card and be done with it, the better things : would be. But then, maybe that's what they're doing in the way of SD, I : don't know. Maybe I'm just nervious because I've "invested" in a Coolpix : 5700 which is Compact Flash and I don't want its media becoming obselete : even though eventually I guess the camera itself will be. I prefer to think of the media card as being "tied" to the camera. Don't think of it as a card you'll be moving from camera to camera as you upgrade - just think of the card as part of the camera itself. Get a new camera = get a new card. Not really a huge expense in the scheme of things. Heck, the Sandisk Ultra II 512 meg SD card is only $80 at newegg.com. That's not a lot of dough. -Charles -- Charles Robinson Minneapolis, MN http://www.visi.com/~charlesr |
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On Tue, 14 Sep 2004 08:34:05 -0700, "Larry R Harrison Jr"
wrote: Frankly, I have noticed so many cameras switching to Secure Digital (SD) cards in place of Compact Flash I'm wondering if Compact Flash is going the way of Smart Media cards. Yes, SD is more compact but then, look at how compact the Nikon Coolpix 2100 and 3100 cameras were and they were Compact Flash. Ditto the Canon Powershot A60, A70, A75 etc. Even the Powershot S410 is Compact Flash, and that is one tiny camera; it's one of the "Digital IXUS" series of ultra-compacts sort of like the "Digital Elph" series. I don't know why this bothers me, but it does. I'd just assume manufacturers stick more with Compact Flash, but between all of Nikon's compacts going SD, Pentax's new *ist DS D-SLR going SD and so on, it looks like Compact Flash may be going the way of Smart Media cards. I guess it shouldn't bother me, but frankly the more manufacturers would just stick with one type of card and be done with it, the better things would be. But then, maybe that's what they're doing in the way of SD, I don't know. Maybe I'm just nervious because I've "invested" in a Coolpix 5700 which is Compact Flash and I don't want its media becoming obselete even though eventually I guess the camera itself will be. Comments? LRH I had a neighbor who complained that he could see no problem with tube-type tires, and didn't see why the tire companies had to muck things up with the (then) new tubless tires. I'll bet he complained when radials came out, too. :-) One of the reasons memory card makers are going to smaller cards is specifically because they allow smaller cameras. So why do larger cameras also use them? Because a lot of people want to only use one type of card in their cameras. Will CF cards become obsolete? Yes. Eventually. When? Maybe soon, maybe later. ;-) Bill Funk Change "g" to "a" |
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