Cheap genuine memory cards?

maxwolfie · 12th July 2010, 2:31 PM

Anyone got a good source? Looking at 8-16gb Sandisk Class 6 SD cards (as I've always just used them) but open to any other suggestions. I believe the decent brands are all basically the same anyways. Gotta be genuine. Buy from wherever as long as postage isn't too much.

MatterHorn · 12th July 2010, 3:54 PM

I've bought multiple CF and SD cards from http://www.betterit.com.au/scripts/default.asp

Edit: Sandisk Ultra SD 16GB for $58.36

maxwolfie · 12th July 2010, 3:59 PM

Cool, what's the G-O in terms of "industry standards" - if there even are any.. 8gb or 16gb these days? 32gb is probably getting a bit ridiculous... and I would probably prefer 2 x 16 in this case anyway. My main worry is astrophotograhy, so think ~30 min + light frame exposures (in RAW) for a single shot.

And I've currently got 1 x Sandisk Extreme III (Class 6) card.. Is ultra enough for a Pentax K-x, always shooting in RAW? May need to shoot good quality video at a wedding early next year.

Deftone2k · 12th July 2010, 4:00 PM

I usually just check out Static Ice for prices and go based on shipping, stock or pickup

EDIT: http://www.staticice.com.au

Awesomesauce · 12th July 2010, 4:02 PM

Pick whichever size suits your budget, it's write speed which is usually of concern.

I don't fork out the extra cash for high write speeds, my Scandisk Extreme works very well for what I do. If you're doing primarily astro, the I wouldn't be too worried about it, as you're not going to experience lag when doing 30min exposures

maxwolfie · 12th July 2010, 4:12 PM

I'm probably gonna go with Sandisk Extreme III 16gb cards..

icarus7 · 12th July 2010, 6:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Deftone2k

I usually just check out Static Ice for prices and go based on shipping, stock or pickup

EDIT: http://www.staticice.com.au

If you're after Sandisk Extreme SDHC, you can also try locating a store on there with a physical location, and get OfficeWorks to price match it instore (with 5% discount)

jasonmccullough · 12th July 2010, 9:01 PM

I buy cards from MSY or PCDIY never had an issue, sometime only issue has been getting them in because of their price they are cheap.

kraniX · 12th July 2010, 9:16 PM

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Originally Posted by icarus7

If you're after Sandisk Extreme SDHC, you can also try locating a store on there with a physical location, and get OfficeWorks to price match it instore (with 5% discount)

How does this work? Do I take a print-out of the website, or does OfficeWorks just call the other store up to ask if they have it?

kraniX · 12th July 2010, 9:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonmccullough

I buy cards from MSY or PCDIY never had an issue, sometime only issue has been getting them in because of their price they are cheap.

I wish the MSY pricelist actually specified the class of each brand though.

EDIT: Just discovered MSY's new online storefront. Patriot 16gb Class10 for $46!!!

icarus7 · 12th July 2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kraniX

How does this work? Do I take a print-out of the website, or does OfficeWorks just call the other store up to ask if they have it?

Yup, just go in with a print out of the item. OfficeWorks will just call up the store and confirm price and check whether it's in stock.

(sidenote: if the store is only online, they will take 5% off item PLUS shipping - hence the need to get price from a physical store)

maxwolfie · 13th July 2010, 8:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kraniX

I wish the MSY pricelist actually specified the class of each brand though.

EDIT: Just discovered MSY's new online storefront. Patriot 16gb Class10 for $46!!!

Yeah. I've heard cheap brands claiming Class 10 is BS though, i.e. you are better off with a brand name Class 6.

bubblegoose · 13th July 2010, 9:51 AM

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Originally Posted by maxwolfie

Yeah. I've heard cheap brands claiming Class 10 is BS though, i.e. you are better off with a brand name Class 6.

Patriot- cheap?? Patriot make FANTASTIC memory!

kraniX · 13th July 2010, 3:33 PM

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Originally Posted by maxwolfie

Yeah. I've heard cheap brands claiming Class 10 is BS though, i.e. you are better off with a brand name Class 6.

I've already bought one this morning, here's a screenshot for performance.

There are some reviews on the net of people experiencing corruption, but I've cycled 48gb of data through mine now with no corruption whatsoever. Also did a chkdsk, and no bad sectors reported. Seems to be a lucky dip.

The other 2/3 of people unaffected seem to be perfectly happy with their cards.

The majority of the problems seem to come from people using this card with 550Ds, works perfect in my 450D though..

icarus7 · 13th July 2010, 3:41 PM

curious, kraniX, did you do the performance test out of camera or via an external SD card reader?

12th July 2010, 2:31 PM	#1
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12th July 2010, 3:59 PM	#3
maxwolfie Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Western Sydney Posts: 2,308	Cool, what's the G-O in terms of "industry standards" - if there even are any.. 8gb or 16gb these days? 32gb is probably getting a bit ridiculous... and I would probably prefer 2 x 16 in this case anyway. My main worry is astrophotograhy, so think ~30 min + light frame exposures (in RAW) for a single shot. And I've currently got 1 x Sandisk Extreme III (Class 6) card.. Is ultra enough for a Pentax K-x, always shooting in RAW? May need to shoot good quality video at a wedding early next year. __________________ Hack, Slash, Repeat - RPG Gaming Community - World of Warcraft, Neverwinter, Diablo, Torchlight 2, Path of Exile and more! Last edited by maxwolfie; 12th July 2010 at 4:01 PM.

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12th July 2010, 3:54 PM	#2
MatterHorn Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,552	I've bought multiple CF and SD cards from http://www.betterit.com.au/scripts/default.asp Edit: Sandisk Ultra SD 16GB for $58.36

12th July 2010, 4:02 PM	#5
Awesomesauce (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Blue Mountains Posts: 826	Pick whichever size suits your budget, it's write speed which is usually of concern. I don't fork out the extra cash for high write speeds, my Scandisk Extreme works very well for what I do. If you're doing primarily astro, the I wouldn't be too worried about it, as you're not going to experience lag when doing 30min exposures

12th July 2010, 9:01 PM	#8
jasonmccullough Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Adelaide Posts: 220	I buy cards from MSY or PCDIY never had an issue, sometime only issue has been getting them in because of their price they are cheap.

13th July 2010, 3:41 PM	#15
icarus7 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 25	curious, kraniX, did you do the performance test out of camera or via an external SD card reader?