SanDisk SDCFB-256-A10 256 MB CompactFlash Card (Retail Package)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of SanDisk SDCFB-256-A10 256 MB CompactFlash Card (Retail Package)
Customer Review: How many pictures will it store?
Summary: 5 Stars
How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.
The SanDisk SDCFB-256-A10 256MB CompactFlash Card, like most 256MB cards, will store on average 284 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 213 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 128 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 102 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 80 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.
I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this card is the right capacity for your specific needs.
Customer Review: Great deal
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought a Kodak Easyshare 4300 (3mpx) camera recently and found that it was short of memory. I ahd 16 mb with the camera which was not enough for more than 15 pictures at highest resolution.But with card I can take around 240 pictures of highest resolution. Ofcourse one might wonder whether you would take so many pictures before you can download them.
If you go for a trip I doubt if you will have access to a computer. Even if you do you need to install teh software on that computer and download them. So if you are going for a skiing trip with your family and would like to capture every moment, you need atleast 128 mb. 128 mb is good but might fall short if you want to take small videos.
So I strongly recommend this card as there is not much difference in the price between 128 mb and 256 mb. Also if your digital camera has the facility of videos then this card is a MUST.
And ofcourse you might wonder if the prices might go down. But you should also count the invaluable moments you can capture and share immediately with all your family and friends. Also I dont think you will get a better deal than this for atleast 6 months. Dont miss the mail in rebate offer from amazon.com
Customer Review: Terrible customer support
Summary: 1 Stars
About 6 months after I started using my SanDisk card in my Canon camera, I started to get "memory error" problems. I reformatted the card in the camera and that got things working for a few more months. Now, reformatting using the camera doesn't work.
I called SanDisk customer support and they told me I need to reformat using a card reader. Then they told me I am supposed to reformat the card twice a month using a card readder. When I told them I don't have one, they told me to go buy one, or go visit a local Staples or Office Depot and try to use theirs! Are these guys kidding??? Reformat twice a month? Walk into a store and ask the sales guy if I can borrow the use of a card reader???? No way!
When I insisted that SanDisk replace the card, they reluctantly agreed to do so, and even then, they said they would only replace the card this once since I failed to follow the "standard procedure" of using a card reader to reformat the card. All this over a $25 card. It would have be so much easier for them to simply offer to replace the card at the outset without all the attitude. I'm never buying SanDisk again.
Customer Review: Ok, next time I'm buying a faster card
Summary: 4 Stars
The Sandisk 256Mb Cf card really delivers 244MB after formatting it in my Canon A80 camera. But this happens to many CF cards, you have to accept that. I chose a 256MB card since the Canon takes up about 2MB PER Picture on best quality and size settings ( total about 120 odd-pics). Lower quality( picture compression) or pic size gives me much more images. I can record about 700 odd seconds of video on the card @ 320*240 15fps settings. I definitely recommend this card size as one if you plan to buy a 3MP+ camera. Since the price difference is reducing every day, it makes more sense to opt of a 256Mb instead of a 128MB card. FOr 5MP and above, however, a 512MB+ card may be better suited.
The card is very reliable. I've been using it for 3 months+ and have taken 500+ photos on it. However, the speed at which the card writes the image is a bit too slow for my liking ( or maybe its the camera?). Next time i'm going in for a faster card , maybe from the Sandisk ULTRA II series....
Customer Review: beautiful with my Canon S200 Elph
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this card for approximately 9 months now and am very satisfied and wouldnt hesitate to purchase another one. I bought this card for my Canon S200 Elph, which is a 2 mega pixel camera and love this card. On my camera's highest settings (each image roughly 300-500k) I can shoot approximately 500-600 images.
I have a Viking 128mb card as a back up if I run out of room (rarely do I need it) In Nine months I have NOT had ANY fatal errors with this card being bad. Which is amazing as I have shot approximately 9K images. and normally shoot until this card is full, or close to it.
I have shot with this card in Chicago winters and Chicago summers, which, if you know Chicago, is a good testament to its durability.
The Sandisk 256 is a nice roomy dependable 256 card, I highly recommend. Cheers.