What kinda of memory card to use for v3?

[toothytooth]

newbie here and need advice.
would be getting this week.
thus need to know what card to get coz getting it together with the cam.

learnt that Ridata CF 256mb is selling at $145.
wat kind of format does the v3 supports?
i read up dpreview but still dun understand.
*knock knock*

and the batt usually cost how much?
would need to get another too.
v3 owners or pros pls advice on this.
thanks....

 

[Bluestrike]

V3 is using a Compact Flash (CF) Type I storage media. It using the FAT format and can be formated either thru the DC itself or using a CF reader.

Hope that help.

 

[toothytooth]

so whenever i want to buy mem cards, i just tell the uncle "I want CF Type I card" thats all huh.

 

[Bluestrike]

Originally posted by toothytooth
so whenever i want to buy mem cards, i just tell the uncle "I want CF Type I card" thats all huh.

in a way yes....
but sometime it good to know what you want b4 getting.

 

[toothytooth]

thats why im trying to get as much info here and some other fourms b4 making my decision and trip down to get the stuff.
dun wanna get chopped fo rnothing.