Anyone uses Kingston 2GB Elite Pro CF? Comment?

pinholeview · 7th April 2005

Just saw the Kingston 2GB Elite Pro CF selling for around $270.

Has anyone used it before? Any feedback? Reliable?

Good cheap alternative?

I've got a complement of 1GB CFs (Extremes & Lexar WAs), but don't mind more cheap storage as RAW files are gobbling up my storage like 'siao'.

Newbie123 · 7th April 2005

I am using one. Got it for $235 at SLS. Speed wise cannot compare to my Lexars and Sandisk Ultra IIs but if you are looking for cheap storage and relatively good performance, this is good enough.

pinholeview · 7th April 2005

Thanks for comment, Newbie123.

No lah, not looking for speed. Just wanna check this forum to see if anyone has horror story (e.g. 1 week later cannot write/read, thing self-combust in camera

).

Anybody else has good/bad feedback?

kirk · 7th April 2005

it has good performance so far on my 300D. Slightly slower than Lexar though. Grab it if you need high capacity and speed is not that essential.

Vulpix0r · 7th April 2005

I have the 1GB version and it's working very well for me, even after shooting with my camera under the hot sun for almost a year now.

Goldenstars08 · 8th April 2005

I also having the 1GB version.
Fast on my 300D taking 6MP JPEG format...

S$20-30 less than the Lexars 80x.
Got $$ go for Lexars 80x...

eric69 · 8th April 2005

Originally Posted by Newbie123

I am using one. Got it for $235 at SLS. Speed wise cannot compare to my Lexars and Sandisk Ultra IIs but if you are looking for cheap storage and relatively good performance, this is good enough.

The Lexar 2GB is going for $349 at EastGear. Could be cheaper elsewhere.
http://www.eastgear.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=19_20&products_id=339

I have both the Lexar 2GB (loaded on my Oly C-5050Z) and Kingston 2GB CF card (loaded on my Oly C-7070WZ). So far am satisifed with the both performance. I don't seem to see any difference in read/write speed. Maybe I'm not using DSLR. But any case, Kinston comes with 5 years warranty, and I think it's "solid" enough to last, considering it's cheaper too. Kingston and Lexar are reliable brands.

pinholeview · 9th April 2005

Thanks people for comments; gonna get the 2GB Kingston liao!

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pinholeview Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 205	Anyone uses Kingston 2GB Elite Pro CF? Comment? Just saw the Kingston 2GB Elite Pro CF selling for around $270. Has anyone used it before? Any feedback? Reliable? Good cheap alternative? I've got a complement of 1GB CFs (Extremes & Lexar WAs), but don't mind more cheap storage as RAW files are gobbling up my storage like 'siao'.

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kirk Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: La la Land Posts: 718	it has good performance so far on my 300D. Slightly slower than Lexar though. Grab it if you need high capacity and speed is not that essential. __________________ www.perspectivesmodels.com

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Goldenstars08 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,139	I also having the 1GB version. Fast on my 300D taking 6MP JPEG format... S$20-30 less than the Lexars 80x. Got $$ go for Lexars 80x... __________________ Photography first, Food always.

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Newbie123 Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 494	I am using one. Got it for $235 at SLS. Speed wise cannot compare to my Lexars and Sandisk Ultra IIs but if you are looking for cheap storage and relatively good performance, this is good enough.

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Vulpix0r Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Posts: 2,792	I have the 1GB version and it's working very well for me, even after shooting with my camera under the hot sun for almost a year now.

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pinholeview Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 205	Thanks people for comments; gonna get the 2GB Kingston liao!