Which is better? 256MB CF x 2 or 512MB CF x 1

urban · 20th December 2002

As above. please discuss. Thanks

Wai · 20th December 2002

since their price is abt the same...of cos get the 512MB!!

FYI, the $255 Twinmos 512MB CF already out of stock....

e_liau · 20th December 2002

Personally, I'll get 2 x 256MB CF cards than 1 512MB CF card. No doubts the price difference maybe a factor to consider. But I think I have a real bad experience of my CF cards went haywired, losing all my pictures. I ]'ll go for 2 x 256MB CF cards for safety.

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Originally posted by Wai
since their price is abt the same...of cos get the 512MB!!

FYI, the $255 Twinmos 512MB CF already out of stock....

StreetShooter · 20th December 2002

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Originally posted by e_liau
Personally, I'll get 2 x 256MB CF cards than 1 512MB CF card. No doubts the price difference maybe a factor to consider. But I think I have a real bad experience of my CF cards went haywired, losing all my pictures. I ]'ll go for 2 x 256MB CF cards for safety.

Yes, don't put all your eggs in one basket.

Not only that, assuming you're gonna get an Image Tank or similar device in future, getting 2 x 256MB cards ensures less downtime when shooting an event, because you can be downloading one card while shooting with the other. Better than running out of space on your 512 MB card just as the groom is kissing the bride, and spending 10 minutes downloading the data from your 512 MB card while all the important stuff is going on.

icyflame · 24th December 2002

personally i would go for the 512mb as i wouldn't have to bring so many cards with me

the oldest cf card i have is 3 years old and still working like new

have never heard of anyone's cf card dying yet
unless u put it into the washing machine

ivor · 24th December 2002

1 X 512MB RiData CF = S$290
2 X 256MB RiData CF = 2 X S$140 = S$280

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Originally posted by e_liau
No doubts the price difference maybe a factor to consider.

urban · 25th December 2002

512MB CF pros
- don't need to pull and insert the card again and again, minimise wear.
- would not accidentally lose one of the cards (me very prone)

But I would not buy it now... I will buy it just before my next long trip overseas..... that way i can wait for prices to drop further or even aim the 1GB CF.

Cheers everyone for your help.

Revo · 31st December 2002

I guess this is the same as to choosing a camera...

Access your needs n ur personality for this issue...

I concur with Streetshooter for having reliability.....especially those who do wedding shoots...

Have a backup card would probably enable them to shoot n transfer data from the other to their image drive (or something like that)

Also having an extra card is good in case one goes haywired at BUT at the same time....it doubles the chances of losing especially for the absent minded ones...

Personally i would prefer 2 cards compared to having one although having 1 card is enuff for me as i normally shoot very very little....( No eye for creativity n good photos...)

james m · 3rd January 2003

another factor would be the camera you are using and what Image quality and size you are going to shoot at

With my Coolpix 5000, I was going to carry 2x 256MB CFC but when shooting in RAW I get around 32 images per 256MB card or in 2560x1920 TIFF around 18 images per 256MB card.

So I ended up with a 512MB and a 256MB for backup.

20th December 2002	#1
urban Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 209	Which is better? 256MB CF x 2 or 512MB CF x 1 As above. please discuss. Thanks

20th December 2002	#2
Wai Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: South Pole with Penguins Posts: 5,122	since their price is abt the same...of cos get the 512MB!! FYI, the $255 Twinmos 512MB CF already out of stock.... __________________ We are HDD of PC & FT are MB add to storage; so PC never hangs with enormous storage capacity - LKY

25th December 2002	#7
urban Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 209	512MB CF then 512MB CF pros - don't need to pull and insert the card again and again, minimise wear. - would not accidentally lose one of the cards (me very prone) But I would not buy it now... I will buy it just before my next long trip overseas..... that way i can wait for prices to drop further or even aim the 1GB CF. Cheers everyone for your help.

24th December 2002	#5
icyflame Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 202	personally i would go for the 512mb as i wouldn't have to bring so many cards with me the oldest cf card i have is 3 years old and still working like new have never heard of anyone's cf card dying yet unless u put it into the washing machine

31st December 2002	#8
Revo Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Singapore bo gway hai! Posts: 465	I guess this is the same as to choosing a camera... Access your needs n ur personality for this issue... I concur with Streetshooter for having reliability.....especially those who do wedding shoots... Have a backup card would probably enable them to shoot n transfer data from the other to their image drive (or something like that) Also having an extra card is good in case one goes haywired at BUT at the same time....it doubles the chances of losing especially for the absent minded ones... Personally i would prefer 2 cards compared to having one although having 1 card is enuff for me as i normally shoot very very little....( No eye for creativity n good photos...)

3rd January 2003	#9
james m Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 441	another factor would be the camera you are using and what Image quality and size you are going to shoot at With my Coolpix 5000, I was going to carry 2x 256MB CFC but when shooting in RAW I get around 32 images per 256MB card or in 2560x1920 TIFF around 18 images per 256MB card. So I ended up with a 512MB and a 256MB for backup.