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albedo_jdb wrote:
I have been using SanDisk Extreme 60 MB/s 16 GB CF cards with my 1D4. Each holds about 650 raw files, and does OK with the buffer. For the 5DSR (pre-ordered from Adorama), I wanted something faster to (hopefully) clear the buffer as fast as possible, so I got 4 Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB CF cards. I calculated the average size of all the 5DS/R raw files that I have been able to find, and estimated that each 64 GB card should be able to hold about 1000 raw images. Since I typically shoot about 4000 shots per day at an airshow, I am hoping that my math is correct, and that these 4 are enough.
Just for grins, I tried the Lexar cards in my 1D4, and even though it may not be optimized for these newer CF cards, I could not believe the increase in write speed. It is now almost impossible to fill the buffer with these guys. I am hoping this will maximize the throughput of the huge 5DSR files.
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I am glad you reminded me, I always get San Disk, and never Lexars. I would have checked before buying.
1000 images per trip would be a lot for me, so (2) 32GB cards should be enough. And I will have my 16GB for back up. But maybe I will spring for 64GB. I could trade speed for capacity.
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