My 10-MP digital camera takes fine photos. It also routinely produces JPG files in excess of 5 MB. As a practical matter, this means that space on my memory card tends to disappear quickly. Because Himself and Yours Truly are newly retired and in travel mode, that's a problem.
Given that ... Read review
Advantages: Enough storage for a full day of shooting Disadvantages: Feels and looks fragile
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The SanDisk High Capacity (SDHC) 4-GB card makes that possible. Note the following capabilities for this product:
~ High storage capacity for digital content, including photos, videos, and music
~ Optimized speed for SDHC-compatible devices
~ A 5-year limited warranty
~ Able to survive a shock of 2,000 Gs (equal to a 10-foot drop)
~ A handy security lock to help prevent unwanted erasing ... ...countless cycles. My 4-GB SanDisk Card is no exception. It has logged thousands of miles on my travels and thousands of photos transferred to my computer.
Despite the fact that I use the same software (from Canon) to download images from my 4-GB SD as I use form a larger Ultra II card from an older digital camera, the transfer speed for the new 4-GB card is much faster. I can download 400 images using the new card in half the time ... more
My 10-MP digital camera takes fine photos. It also routinely produces JPG files in excess of 5 MB. As a practical matter, this means that space on my memory card tends to disappear quickly. Because Himself and Yours Truly are newly retired and in travel mode, that's a problem.
Given that most such problems these days produce solutions in short order, my solution was to purchase a memory card with a 4-GB capacity. This means that I can store about 500 photos on my card. That's a small miracle. More than that, it means I can enjoy a full day of sightseeing without reviewing, deleting, or downloading my photos.
You might think that 500 photos is a lot for a single day of shooting. Not really. Photography is a my pastime and my passion. Daylong excursions to a new location or grandparental appearances at crucial soccer games or dance recitals require the capability for non-stop photography. The result may include countless photos that never see the light of day, but a few gems always emerge to make the effort worthwhile.
The SanDisk High Capacity (SDHC) 4-GB card makes that possible. Note the following capabilities for this product:
~ High storage capacity for digital content, including photos, videos, and music ~ Optimized speed for SDHC-compatible devices ~ A 5-year limited warranty ~ Able to survive a shock of 2,000 Gs (equal to a 10-foot drop) ~ A handy security lock to help prevent unwanted erasing of the card
My case in point illustrates the practical value of the new 4-GB card. I purchased my card just before leaving for 5 days in London (from across the Pond). Few cities offer more photo ops than does this ancient metropolis. To better appreciate the city's contrasts and to ward off jet lag, we began our visit with long walks in the parks--that is, the four great parks of central London:
~ Parks that include Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain, and the Wellington and Marble Arches
~ Parks that include rose gardens, national memorials, and wildlife sanctuaries
~ Parks that include children's playareas, bridle paths, bandshells, and countless sculptures
My 4-GB card handled all that with room to share--about 450 MB to spare, to be exact--on the first day of shooting.
Day 2 featured the landmarks of official London--the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben's Tower, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, the Victoria Embankment, and so on and so forth. Once again, I failed to max out the card.
Day 3 . . . well, you get the idea.
Throughout our stay in London, I never managed to overextend my camera's memory card. I never had to miss shots I wanted, and I never had to sort through my images for on-the-spot deletions.
The flash memory cards I've owned have always been reliable. The technology on which they're all based is similar, and when carefully handled, they can be used, downloaded, erased, and reused through literally countless cycles. My 4-GB SanDisk Card is no exception. It has logged thousands of miles on my travels and thousands of photos transferred to my computer.
Despite the fact that I use the same software (from Canon) to download images from my 4-GB SD as I use form a larger Ultra II card from an older digital camera, the transfer speed for the new 4-GB card is much faster. I can download 400 images using the new card in half the time it takes to download 200 smaller image files from the older card. When we're in travel mode, downloading late at night, this new efficiency counts.
My 4-GB card is about the size and shape of a postage stamp. It is wafer thin and looks fragile. Like all similar storage devices, it should be handled carefully--no jamming or forcing into place--but the card is designed to last. It carries a lifetime warranty from the folks at SanDisk.
Less than a year ago, I paid $39.95 for my 4-GB card at an electronic superstore in the States. Now the same card can be found for as little as $20. Its price in the UK is higher, ranging from just under £20 to just over £40. Be sure to look for bargains. (Or better still, come visit us in the States! We have other bargains with which to temp you.) Cards with even more storage are now available, and that means the 4-GB card will likely be cheaper still within the near future.
