Product Description

This highly secure, stamp-size SanDisk 1G SD Memory Card weighs a mere 2 grams, yet has a high storage capacity. The SD card can be used in a variety of digital products such as digital music players, cell phones, handheld PCs, digital cameras and video camcorders; smart phones, car navigation systems, and electronic books. Features a fast transfer rate for reliable copy/download/backup; user selectable mechanical write-protect switch on the exterior card casing; and it is a non-volatile storage solution that resists breakage as they are not affected by extreme heat or cold. ... Read more

Features

• Operating shock rating of 2,000Gs, equivalent to a 10-foot drop to the floor
• Fast transfer rate for reliable copy/download/backup
• Non-volatile solid-state; no moving parts maximizes battery power
• Low battery consumption to maximize battery life in small portable devices
• User selectable mechanical write protect switch on the exterior card casing

Reviews (10)

Great concept but there are stability issues
The 128 and 256 meg seems to work better and be more stable than the larger formats. I've been having troubles with the 1024 and 512 being recognized by devices.

A lot of memory in a small package.
I bought the SanDisk 1 GB card for my Kodak 5 megapixel camera.The 32 megs that come in the camera left me with a full memory, so I wanted more. It arrived quickly and installed easily.I'm amazed at how small a gig of memory is these days.My Kodak Dx7590 camera says that it has room for 632 pictures at the 5 megapixel maximum setting.At the 1.8 megapixel setting it says that I can shoot 1,554 pictures before running out of memory.Either of those is way more than I've had a chance to use before returning home and downloading them to my PC.

I got the 1gb after comparing all the smaller ones.I did think about buying two or four smaller SD cards instead of the larger one.Now I'm glad to have the whole gig of memory instead of two or three smaller ones.I don't have to carry the extras cards and open the camera in rain or dust.

I did some comparison shopping on e-bay and elsewhere and found that the Amazon price, including shipping, was equal or less and it wasn't from some vendor I've never heard of.If you have a camera or other product that takes the SD cards, the price is hard to beat and the convenience of a lot of memory is very nice.As the old computer pros say, "you can never have too much memory."

good card 16x
got three for 96 from dell on a price mistake.great cards, not very fast but good for my use in a RAVE-MP 256 player.I checked the speed on this, it is 16x, good enough for most uses.

Works well
I have two of these. Both have worked well for about 3 months.Sandisk is the brand since they are for co-inventor of this standard.

Died after one month
Worked fine for one month, it is now unrecognizable by all devices I have tried it in.Lost data.I have read similar reports about other Sandisk SD cards. ... Read more

Product Description

The new SanDisk Ultra II CompactFlash memory card has a minimum sustained write speed of 9 megabytes (MB) per second and a read speed of 10MB per second. Get faster speed for all the things you do.

In the fast-paced world of Digital Photography, you rely on your camera and its capabilities. You also rely on your CompactFlash card to be fast, reliable and compatible with your camera.

To meet the needs of professional and advanced photographers, SanDisk has developed new, optimized CompactFlash cards that:

• Have a minimum sustained write speed of 9MB per second and a read speed of 10MB per second.
• Take advantage of the advanced features of high mega-pixel digital cameras.
• Deliver superior speed. Now you can capture those high-resolution images even faster!
• Do it all with low power consumption, which means longer battery life.

SanDisk Ultra II CompactFlash cards are ideal for your most demanding photo shoots, including photojournalism and event, sports, nature and fashion photography. All CF cards from SanDisk are Type I format, including SanDsik Ultra II CompactFlash cards.

• Faster write speed means less time between shots.
• Ready for rapid-fire shooting.
• High-density flash memory and optimized controller.
  Technology lets you save large image files faster.
• Lifetime Warranty.

Features

• High-density flash memory and optimized controller technology lets you save large image files faster
• Ultra fast up to 9 Mb/sec data transfer rate
• Small size
• Holds up to 200 high resolution images
• Works with any compact flash enabled device

Reviews (25)

Great Speed
It has worked great with my Nikon D70. I fully recommend this card after owning 5 CF cards of 5 different companies, including Lexar, Canon-branded, and SimpleTech.

This is a great card and I would purchase it again.

Must Keep the Camera On to Save Images
I've known and happily used SanDisk CF cards before, high quality, good price.This Ultra II card comes with some worries.Since CF doesn't write at 9MB/sec, it uses a "buffer" to write a small amount (like 4 megs) to an ultra-fast buffer, then the image is slowly transferred to the main card.And there's the problem.

I lost every "last image" on my trip to Italy.When I powered on the camera, took say 5 pictures, it would record 4 and lose the last image.This is because I was turning the camera off after taking the 5th picture.I needed to leave the camera on another 20 seconds to be sure the memory card finished transfer of the images.So it's very fast, for a small burst of pictures, but LEAVE THE CAMERA ON.I did a lot of "that's cool!" pictures... you turn the camera on, take a picture, turn the camera off to save battery life.Mistake.Make sure you REVIEW the images (and not just the temporary image displayed after the picture is taken) before POWERING DOWN.

First CF Card
I got lucky! After purchasing a Rebel XT, I wanted a CF card that was roomy and priced right. AT the time and place, the Sandisk Ultra II 1GB was the ticket. I was not well versed with the different write/read speads of different CF cards. The Rebel XT specs indicate 3 FPS up to 14 pictures. In high resolution JPEG mode (no RAW), my rebel XT never stopped to wait for an image to be written to the Ultra II CF card. I'm guessing I could've held the shutter release and kept on going 'til the card was full.

Take the time to read the other reviews by individuals who've done their research and are more experienced. I'm convinced based on personal experience and reading about others' and will continue to purchase additional Sandisk Ultra II 1GB CF cards. Right now I need more batteries!

Card speed vs camera buffer dump speeds.
I've done a little research trying to find the best cf card for my Canon Digital Rebel XT.Scandisk has a new series of cards called Ultra III, with 20mb/sec speeds.Just because the card is fast can my camera take advantage of the speed?In my case not really.My camera dumps at about 6MB/Sec with most of the faster cards.I currently have the Lexar 80x 2Gig card, and have not had many problems other than a corrupt file every 1000 shots or so.My Canon does not take advantage of Lexars Write Acceleration, but I didn't find out until searching for another card.Here is a link to the test results I found.http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=6007 .

A solid performer.A must for the digital photographer.
One of the great things about the digital age is that the cost per megabyte of memory storage is in continuous decline.Here, we can all reap the advantage of this technological bounty--the SanDisk 1GB Ultra II CF card is a really nice product.I can use it in either my Nikon D100 or my Canon S50 (compact) cameras, and take hundreds of pictures before downloading the card to my laptop computer.

The card is very fast, so much so that the write speed simply is not noticeable most of the time (when it is that is more an issue of my D100's slow write time for RAW photos than it is with the Ultra II).Owning the Ultra II has really made digital photography a pleasure; typically I can shoot all day without having to worry about switching CF cards or emptying the contents of the card to the laptop.This is digital photography as it was meant to be.

A solid product that performs very well. ... Read more

Product Description

This highly secure, stamp-size SanDisk 512MB SD Memory Card weighs a mere 2 grams, yet has a high storage capacity. The SD card can be used in a variety of digital products such as digital music players, cell phones, handheld PCs, digital cameras and video camcorders; smart phones, car navigation systems, and electronic books. Features a fast transfer rate for reliable copy/download/backup; user selectable mechanical write-protect switch on the exterior card casing; and it is a non-volatile storage solution that resists breakage as they are not affected by extreme heat or cold. ... Read more

Features

• Low battery consumption to maximize battery life in small portable devices
• Operating shock rating of 2,000Gs, equivalent to a 10-foot drop to the floor
• 512 MB capacity
• User selectable mechanical write protect switch on the exterior card casing
• Works with all SD enabled devices

Reviews (46)

AMAZON DISCOUNT DISAPPEARED AS YOU FINISH FORMS.
I spent time to get Memory card for more then$25 and wasted time with Amazon tricks:
It tells about FREE seeping, recommend get $30 discount for opening Visa account with Amazon, but finally customer doesn't have any of that options: credit card will be ready in couple weeks and you have to pay for shipping. I don't recommend have business with Amazon.
I don't recomed have business with Amazon.

Sandisk SD 512 crashes camera and computer
I have a Pentax digital camera and a Scandisk card reader on my computer.I bought a 512 mb Sandisk SD card and it worked fine for about a year. But one day it crashed my camera to the extent that I couldn't turn the camera off, and I thought the camera was broken. When I tried to read the card in the card reader, it crashed my computer (when I removed the card from the readerWindows came back). When I put a different brand card in the camera, it came back to life, good as new.DON'T BUY SCANDISK!

long time
This gives me like 2 hours of movie in my 2.1 camera. Works and copies fast to my laptop.

Great Card!
I've really enjoyed the card so far. It worked great the first time I put it in my Kodak digital camera and I took 738 pictures the next week when I visited New York City. I'm very impressed and excited about using it for a long time like my two-year old 64 MB Sandisk card.

Card Works Great....Most of the Time!
SanDisk makes really great SD cards, however, these 512mb's have given me the most trouble out of all of them. Most of the time, transfer is quick and easy for any file. I can put a file on the card and take it off at anytime. However, every once and a while, especially on cameras, the file almost seems to become corrupt. This problem actually happens on the card, for I have conducted numerous tests, all showing that the card messes up the file. It really only happens once in a blue moon, but when it does, it's quite a hinderance. Regaurdless of the fact, SanDisk really makes the most reliable products and at a good price, so if you are looking for a nice sized SD card, this is probably the way to go! ... Read more

Product Description

Viking InterWorks' SD™ cards can be used in any device that requires the robust security features that this standard offers. The SD form factor represents the smallest,secure flash memory card in the consumer market today and is flexible for applications ranging from MP3 players to PDAs to digital cameras. Combined with low power draw and the highest capacities available, Viking SD cards are the best option available for taking your digital files with you anywhere.

• PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants)
• Handheld Computers
• MP3 Players
• Digital Cameras
• Digital Video Cameras
• Global Positioning Units (GPS)

Features

• Five year replacement warranty and 30-day money-back guarantee
• Optimized for use in PDAs, MP3 players, or digital cameras
• Fast read and write speeds gives you the best performance from your PDA, MP3 player, or digital camera
• High quality components guarantee steady performance and durability
• Individually tested to ensure each product works the first time, every time

Reviews (8)

Excellent!
This high quality memory is made by Toshiba in Japan (and is not Chinese junk like some manufacturer's SD memory cards).No problems whatever.

Do not order this product from amazon
The shipping take very very long , I try buying this for my
wife business trip , she was already back from the trip,Amazon
has not shipped to me.

Good Card
I use this for my Canon sd300 camera and so far I have no issues with this card.It is fast when taking and downloading pictures and when deleting pictures that you just took.For the price this is a really great card (the best value out there) and I am definately going to get another one thanks to the great deals with the rebates.

Works as expected
I've owned this memory card for about 2 1/2 months now and taken around 100-150 pictures split up between about 5 or 6 different transfers to my computer.I'm using it on a Canon SD200 camera.

I have had no errors, the pictures store and transfer as fast or faster than the factory 16MB card that came with my camera.

So far so good!

works well
I bought this when I bought my HP Photosmart R707.This card stores a ton of pictures, and it transfers photos quickly to my computer, and without any problems.So far, so good. ... Read more

Product Description

The new SanDisk Ultra II CompactFlash memory card has a minimum sustained write speed of 9 megabytes (MB) per second and a read speed of 10MB per second. Get faster speed for all the things you do.

In the fast-paced world of Digital Photography, you rely on your camera and its capabilities. You also rely on your CompactFlash card to be fast, reliable and compatible with your camera.

To meet the needs of professional and advanced photographers, SanDisk has developed new, optimized CompactFlash cards that:

• Have a minimum sustained write speed of 9MB per second and a read speed of 10MB per second.
• Take advantage of the advanced features of high mega-pixel digital cameras.
• Deliver superior speed. Now you can capture those high-resolution images even faster!
• Do it all with low power consumption, which means longer battery life.

SanDisk Ultra II CompactFlash cards are ideal for your most demanding photo shoots, including photojournalism and event, sports, nature and fashion photography. All CF cards from SanDisk are Type I format, including SanDsik Ultra II CompactFlash cards.

• Faster write speed means less time between shots.
• Ready for rapid-fire shooting.
• High-density flash memory and optimized controller.
  Technology lets you save large image files faster.
• Lifetime Warranty.

Features

• Works with any CompactFlash enabled device
• High-density flash memory and optimized controller technology lets you save large image files faster
• Ultra fast up to 9 Mb/sec data transfer rate
• Small size
• Holds up to 100 high resolution images

Reviews (25)

Greatmemory card & great price.
I'm already using an identical card in my Canon Digital Rebel. Ordered this one as a second card & back up. I paid $59.95 at CompUSA, plus sales tax. This one from Amazon.com comes out to be $34.95 (with rebate). No shipping, no tax. Card works great. Fast and reliable. Another reviewer is right...with a $1000 camera why would anyone get a "cheap" off-brand memory card?

Good price; fast write speed; no trouble
I haven't had this card long, but I've been very pleased with its performance.I have a Canon S10 IS.This particular camera takes very good movie clips--approaching that of DVD.This card keeps upwith all that information as the movie clip is being taken, and finishes up very quickly when you stop recording.It, of course, performs well taking pictures, too.The short story is: I've been pleased with the Ultra II and like to think it's worth the extra money.

don't forget to backup your camera
The Ultra II CF card is a great product, but with all microelectronics there will always be the possibility of a DOA, or catastrophic crash when you least expect it.Yet we see these painful reports about people who've "lost all the pictures from the trip of a lifetime, and it's all SanDisk's fault!"

Hey, it's a computer!Back it up!If you can afford the high end digital camera and the ticket to Paris, you can afford something like the EZDigiMagic 20GB backup device that fits in the palm of your hand and lets you save your stuff whenever you want.And voila, your life won't be ruined again!

Totally disappointed
I brought the card brand new, used it less than 5 times and it died during my own wedding.

To make it even worse, pictures were not recoverable.

My tips:
*Think twice when buying this card
*Buy couple small cards (say 256Mb)instead of one big card.

Your reader may not work with this card!
I purchased this card for use with my Canon Digital Rebel.I had been told by other digital SLR users that they did not notice an increase in performance with the high speed cards and I now must agree with them.This Ultra II card does not work any faster and does not impact my camera performance under normal picture taking because my camera buffers images.The only time that I can foresee an advantage would be during rapid picture taking, but how often does the average photographer do that?

The BIG DISADVANTAGE is if you want to use this card with your existing card reader.I tried using the Ultra II card with my card reader and ran into trouble when I tried to read or to write to the card.The computer either reported I/O errors or the process took a minute per image.Not exactly the blazing speeds which were promised.I contacted Sandisk about the problem and they told me that Ultra II cards will not work with older readers including older Sandisk readers.If you want to use this card, you need a new reader.This is a big disadvantage for someone like myself who travels a lot and counts on using internet cafes to transfer images to CD's to clean space on the compactflash cards while traveling.I dont have a choice of which reader the internet cafe uses and therefore, I may not be able to use this card while on the road.

I also notice no significant difference in speeds when downloading from my camera via a USB connection.This may be because I am not using USB 2.0.

In summary, this card is not worth the extra expense if you do not have a brand new reader using USB 2.0.If you have an older reader, you will need to upgrade to a new reader that can work with Ultra II (I am sure that Sandisk will happily sell you one.)For my money, I will stick with Viking compactflash rather than to ever purchase another Ultra II.
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Product Description

About the size of a matchbook and weighing in at a mere half an ounce, the SanDisk 512MB CompactFlash Memory Card has a high storage capacity, and delivers a high transfer rate for fast copy and download. It is a non-volatile storage solution that offers high performance with low power consumption, and resists breakage as they are not affected by extreme heat or cold. Compatible with all digital cameras, handheld PCs, digital audio players, and other devices that feature a CompactFlash slot. ... Read more

Features

• Industry-standard compatibility
• For use in digital cameras, PDAs, HPCs, personal communicators, and MP3s
• 512 MB CompactFlash
• Removable data storage system
• Ultracompact

Reviews (21)

Broke and up the creek with no warranty...
I bought one of these when I bought my Canon s70 less than two months ago. The card has rolled over and died on me. I went to the retailer and they said that the defect is a manufacturer issue. We went to the packaging for warranty details and there is NO warranty listed on the packaging other that it is warranted to work (fit) in compactflash cameras. The brand of card next to it on the shelf (Kodak) had a 5 year warranty for functionality.

Nextime is Kodak for me

Defective Card
I had ordered a Cannon s500 a week before I went on vacation and after receiving the camera I decided I needed more than a 32 meg card for my trip.I read several reviews of cards on amazon and for the most part had the impression that Sandisk, though an off brand, made decent and reliable cards.Due to time constraints I purchased this model at a local Best Buy and left for a weekend of relaxation and enjoyment.My first night on vacation after taking a few pictures my camera gave me a weird Memory Error message.I couldn't change from capture mode to view mode to delete/format the memory card, in fact I couldn't even power the camera down.I had to remove the battery to get it to turn off.After messing with it for several minutes, removing the memory card and seeing how the camera functioned minus the card I realized the card was jacked and causing my camera to malfunction.Thus, I was unable to take pictures during my entire vacation.Needless to say, I WAS LIVID because I was on an island and there weren't any Best Buys around to return the card and get a new one.As a result, I felt I had to post here on this review section and say DO NOT BUY THIS COMPANY'S PRODUCTS!I'm now ordering a Kingston version of this card in hopes that a brand name will provided a better quality product.

Fine for consumer digicams
This is a good card for virtually all Point and Shoot consumer digital cameras. If you are using a Digital SLR, then you need a faster card, say the Sandisk Ultra II. The write speed is a little slow, but that shouldn't be a problem for all but a few select digital cameras. For most people, 512M should be more than enough. Depending on your camera, you could get 300-400 pictures.

This is my first CF card, as I've used SD cards for a couple of years on another camera. I'm not wild about CF, but that's the format of my equipment. I think Sandisk cards are as good a brand as you can buy, but just know their limitations.

Excellent price for the storage, but a little slow
I upgraded to this card from a 128MB SanDisk card to use with my Canon Powershot G6. The card is definitely worth it for the money, but if you plan to use it long-term, I would suggest shelling out the extra dollars and going with the Ultra II model. When uploading images, there will be a noticeable difference in speed. If you're an amateur photographer just looking for extra storage, or a person who doesn't mind waiting a little longer in exchange for saving a bit of money, this card can definitely get you by.

Recommended
I own a Canon S400, and between this card and my lexar high speed card, there is no noticable difference in speed. I would recommend this card for any general user with devices that use CF. A great price from a great media maker. ... Read more

Product Description

Capture and play back DVD-quality video in real time, or store CD-quality music or high-resolution digital images with this SanDisk 256MB Memory Stick Pro. Features larger storage capacities than standard memory stick cards; high-speed data transfer rate of 15Mbps for DVD-quality video in real time; and has advanced security due to the Access Control Function and Magic Gate technology. Memory Stick Pro is compatible only to Memory Stick Pro enabled devices. ... Read more

Features

• Advanced security with Access Control Function and MagicGate technology
• Larger storage capacities than standard Memory Stick cards
• High-speed data transfer rate of 15 Mbps for DVD-quality video in real time
• The fast transfer rates help prevent data loss when power is suddenly cut-off or if the media is removed accidentally

Reviews (19)

Explanation of PRO and MagiGate!!!
I have been reading the reviews and am surprised at the misinformed statements contained. First off, Memorystick Pro is a newer format that regular memorystick which has differences in access times and overall capacity. Regular memorysticks are limited to 128 MB and are slower than the Pro variety which goes to 2GB. The Memorystick Select is 2 128 MB memorysticks combined into one and divided by a switch. The reason it exists was to raise the limit on memorysticks but it has the drawback that you have to take the memorystick out and move the switch to access the other half of the memory on the card. Newer Clies and cameras accept the Pro Memorystick but earlier units can not use them. The way to know is on the unit itself. Both my camera and my Clie accept the Pro variety.

Now onto MagiGate, it is a security format needed for storing Music in ATRAC format. This proprietary format is according to some sources the format music on MiniDiscs is. Now for a camera, MagiGate does not make a difference but on a Clie for Music MagiGate is probably better so you can take advantage of this format without sacrificing the ability to save files in MP3 format.

Now onto the size and price considerations. At the moment the difference in price from 128 MB to 256 MB is less than between a 256 and a 512. By this I mean 2 times the price of 128 is significantly more than the price for 1 256 while the price of 2 256 is a lot closer the the price of 512. For me this means the most adecuately priced is the 256 MB.

Decently Priced and No Switching Nonsense
Yes, a little on the expensive side, but compared to Sony and Lexar, it's still cheaper.

I almost bought a regular memory stick, which would've required me to flip a small switch once I used up 128 mb (my parents have old folks' vision, and the switching would've driven them nuts). This Memory Stick Pro does not require any switching nonsense, making it very convenient to use.

I haven't had any problems with my purchase. It is also compatible with Sony LCD TVs that contain a port for Memory Sticks.

Great low cost solution
This memory card is reliable and it's a perfect fit for my Sony 5.1 Megapixel Cybershot DSC-P93A.

On my camera, you can store the following number of images:5MP = 98, 3MP = 158, 1MP = 380, VGA = 1520.This is significantly more than you can get on the card that comes with the camera (32MB).

The prices vary wildly for this item.Not knowing any better, the week that I bought my camer, I purchased three of these cards for; $57, $47 and $37 respectively.Be sure to price shop before you buy.

Reliable and cheap
This Sandisk 256MB Memory Stick flash memory card is reliable and it's a perfect fit for the latest Sony digital cameras and Clie handhelds.Sandisk designs their own memory controller circuits and they are good at making the Memory Stick compatible with all new Sony products.As long as you don't drop this or soak it in water (why would you do that?), you should expect many years of solid service out of this.

BTW, you shouldn't be paying more than $40 for this, and as of today (1/3/05) Amazon has the best price.Shop around if Amazon price goes above $40 (before rebate).

The Sandisk 512MB Memory Stick Pro flash card is also good, although some Sony products may not be able to use all 512MB.Check your Sony manual before you buy.Good thing Amazon does offer a 30-day money back guarantee.

Great, but very expensive product
I had recieved for the holidays a Sony Cybershot Digital Camera (DSC-P73), which did come with a 16MB memory stick. The 16MB memory stick would be nice for low reslution pics and vids, but I personality enjoy full screen, and the 16MB is clearly not enough. So, I also recieved this as a gift. I'm glad I didn't get anything smaller, because there wouldn't be enough to hold enough. If I got something bigger, it would be much to expensive, and I would be wasting money for a bunch of space I didn't use and never would use. With this, it gives a good amount of pics capacity and you can film about 11 minutes on the 640 standard version. Though, this is not a very big memory stick such as the 512MB, it does cost a lot of $$. Also, Sony and Sandisk try to push you into buying it because of some Magicgate thing. Magicgate is not a befenit or a letdown, it's just a camera supporter. Also, the memory stick is NOT PRO. All memory stick are the same and the only difference between any of them would be the size capacity. So, go ahead and buy this memory stick, considering you will probably need it on the long run if you are into high resolution, but remember that Magicgate and Memory Stick Pro are things to convince you to buy it and really have no difference whatsoever. ... Read more

Product Description

Viking InterWorks' SD™ cards can be used in any device that requires the robust security features that this standard offers. The SD form factor represents the smallest,secure flash memory card in the consumer market today and is flexible for applications ranging from MP3 players to PDAs to digital cameras. Combined with low power draw and the highest capacities available, Viking SD cards are the best option available for taking your digital files with you anywhere.

• PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants)
• Handheld Computers
• MP3 Players
• Digital Cameras
• Digital Video Cameras
• Global Positioning Units (GPS)

Features

• Five year replacement warranty and 30-day money-back guarantee
• Optimized for use in PDAs, MP3 players, or digital cameras
• Fast read and write speeds gives you the best performance from your PDA, MP3 player, or digital camera
• High quality components guarantee steady performance and durability
• Individually tested to ensure each product works the first time, every time

Reviews (32)

Can you say SLOW.
One word to describe the Viking 256 MB Secure Digital Flash Card is SLOW. I used it for my Kodak Easy Share camera and it will not stay in the little slot it is suppose to. I've tried it in different cameras and have the same problems. Did I say it was slow?

S......L.......O.......Wto write but read is great
I'm using the viking 256MB for a Palm T|T.It takes for ever to write such a 1MB file will take over 5 minutes.I've had to cancel saving MP3 files (~5MB) on the card since I couldn't wait after 10 minutes.You get what you pay for.However, I gave it an average rating since the reading capability is definitely faster.So if cost is a factor and you don't mind waiting then get this before the rebate is over.

Decent for the price
This is a great :Value for money card- I am using it with my Canon Powershot A510 and it is slightly slow but nothing that I didnt expect. Decent read and write speed and good storage capability!

Simply a good SD card with a great price.
At first, I am skeptical with the brand since I'm usually using SD card made by either SanDisk or Lexar. But it turned out this brand work quite well. I am using this SD card for my Canon SD110. Already a good price after 75% off, plus $16 mail-in-rebate. No complain.

I didn't expect blazing speed but its good enough.
I guess since my expectations for this card were low, I got more than what I expected.

On a single large file test, it achieved a write speed of 16.5X and a read speed of 46X. So, no its not a high speed card, but I have had bottom line LExars write at much slower speed than this for more money. ... Read more

Product Description

The new SanDisk Ultra II SD cards have a minimum sustained write speed of 9 megabytes (MB) per second and a read speed of 10MB per second. Get faster speed for all the things you do.

In the fast-paced world of Digital Photography, you rely on your camera and its capabilities. You also rely on your SD cards to be fast, reliable and compatible with your camera. To meet the needs of professional and advanced photographers, SanDisk has developed new, optimized flash cards that:

• Have a minimum sustained write speed of 9MB per second and a read speed of 10MB per second.
• Take advantage of the advanced features of high mega-pixel digital cameras.
• Deliver superior speed. Now you can capture those high-resolution images even faster!
• Do it all with low power consumption, which means longer battery life.

SanDisk Ultra II SD cards are ideal for your most demanding photo shoots, including photojournalism and event, sports, nature and fashion photography.

• Faster write speed means less time between shots.
• Ready for rapid-fire shooting.
• High-density flash memory and optimized controller. technology lets you save large image files faster.
• Lifetime Warranty.

Features

• Low power consumption
• 1 GB Secure Digital Card
• Minimum sustained write speed of 9MB per second and a read speed of 10MB per second
• Faster write speed means less time between shots; ready for rapid-fire shooting
• High-density flash memory and optimized controller. technology lets you save large image files faster

Product Description

The new SanDisk Ultra II SD cards have a minimum sustained write speed of 9 megabytes (MB) per second and a read speed of 10MB per second. Get faster speed for all the things you do.

In the fast-paced world of Digital Photography, you rely on your camera and its capabilities. You also rely on your SD cards to be fast, reliable and compatible with your camera. To meet the needs of professional and advanced photographers, SanDisk has developed new, optimized flash cards that:

• Have a minimum sustained write speed of 9MB per second and a read speed of 10MB per second.
• Take advantage of the advanced features of high mega-pixel digital cameras.
• Deliver superior speed. Now you can capture those high-resolution images even faster!
• Do it all with low power consumption, which means longer battery life.

SanDisk Ultra II SD cards are ideal for your most demanding photo shoots, including photojournalism and event, sports, nature and fashion photography.

• Faster write speed means less time between shots.
• Ready for rapid-fire shooting.
• High-density flash memory and optimized controller. technology lets you save large image files faster.
• Lifetime Warranty.

Features

• Faster write speed means less time between shots
• Ready for rapid-fire shooting
• High-density flash memory and optimized controller technology lets you save large image files faster
• Lifetime Warranty

Reviews (9)

Great SD Card
I have a Canon PowerShot SD400 and this card is great for it. The write speed is blazing which makes shot to shot times as small as possible. Plus amazon is selling it for almost $20 off retail.

Card working great for 5 months and counting
This 512mb Ultra II SD Card makes a world of difference if you have the right camera to take advantage of it.

I currently use this card with my Canon SD200 which has a Digic II Processor.This awesome camera/card combo allowed me to quickly take multiple pics of runners during the LA Marathon.I was able to focus on certain runners and rapidly take pics before moving on to the next.

After the 5 months of constant use I have not experience any problems with this card.I highly recommend it.

Buyers beware.
If you decide to buy this Ultra SD Sandisk card, make sure you have the newer Sandisk card reader. I have the Sandisk model SDDR-73 card reader and couldn't read the photos taken on this card.Evidently, my card reader needs a firmware upgrade that is not available on the SanDisk site.I wrote the tech support from SanDisk and they are bunch of idiots. They told me to return the ultra SD and sent me another one.When I got the replacement ultra SD card, it also would not read on my card reader.I know my older card reader is not defective because it can read my non-ultra SD cards.Finally, I had to buy the SanDisk 8 in 1 card Reader/Writer which can read this stupid card. This Ultra Card doesn't seems to record photos with my digital camera any faster than my non ultra SD card.

Kevin

How many pictures will it store?
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 512MB Secure Digital Ultra II, like most 512MB cards, will store on average 568 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 426 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera,256 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 204 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 160 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 512MB card is the right capacity for your specific needs.

Great Card
I got this card with a Dimage z3 and it works wonders. it can hold 499 pictures at 4mp and standard format. It could hold 3500ish picutres at the lowest setting. and when making a video it can hold alittle above 30 minutes. very good card. i dont have any other cameras i used it with so that is my review. ... Read more

Product Description

About the size of a matchbook and weighing in at a mere half an ounce, the SanDisk 256MB CompactFlash Memory Card has a high storage capacity, and delivers a high transfer rate for fast copy and download. It is a non-volatile storage solution that offers high performance with low power consumption, and resists breakage as they are not affected by extreme heat or cold. Compatible with all digital cameras, handheld PCs, digital audio players, and other devices that feature a CompactFlash slot. ... Read more

Features

• For use in digital cameras, PDAs, HPCs, personal communicators, and MP3s
• 256 MB CompactFlash
• Removable data storage system
• Ultracompact
• Industry-standard compatibility

Reviews (26)

Terrible customer support
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.

Quality Card. Period.
My Canon S410 came with a tiny stock card and I soon found the need to upgrade. This is a 4 MP camera and I set it on medium size and quality and can fit about 400 pictures on one card.
(My wife however actually finds a way to fill the whole thing in a day!) It has great compatiblity, size and dependability. As it fits in the canon, into the card reader built into my PC and has never never corrupted. The only regret I have is that I spent $40 on it at a local "Costco's" and now it's $25 at amazon.

GOOD AS I KNOW IT
IT MY FIRST COMPACT FLASH CARD SO NOTHING TO COMPARE IT TO.ITS GOOD AS FAR AS IM CONCERNED.

How many pictures will it store?
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.

Reliable
I bought this card with the VickingCF 256MB and both had been very reliable in my Canon A-70 camera and my PC-104 Computer (Micro Computer) were this card runs has a hard drive. ... Read more

Product Description

About one-third the size and 40% the thickness of a Type II PC card, CompactFlash™ cards offer complete PCMCIA-ATA functionality and compatibility. They are rugged, consume low power, are transportable, and can link numerous types of electronic devices, including digital cameras, digital music players, PDAs and more.

• PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants)
• Handheld Computers
• Laptop/ Notebooks
• MP3 Players
• Digital Cameras
• Digital Video Cameras
• Global Positioning Units (GPS)

• Read: 3.7 - 8 MB/s Burst
• Write: 1.5 - 5 MB/s Burst

Features

• Five year replacement warranty and 30-day money-back guarantee
• Optimized for use in PDAs, MP3 players, or digital cameras
• Write speed guaranteed to exceed 1.2 MB per second (8X) with independent test results exceeding 2.25 MB per second (15X)
• High quality components guarantee steady performance, the utmost durability, and breadth of compatibility
• Individually tested to ensure each product works the first time, everytime

Reviews (204)

Never had any problems
I have several of these, and I've never had any problems with any of them.I've used them in my Canon camera and my Nex1a MP3 player; both work fine, and are interchangeable.

FOR NOW BETTER THAN OTHERS FOR COOLPIX 3100
I HAVE A NIKON COOLPIX 3100 WHICH IS QUITE SLOWWRITING PICTURES TO THE COMPACT FLASH (CF) CARD, LEADING TOA CONSIDERABLE DELAY FOR THE NEXT SHOT.
BEFORE THIS VIKING I OFTEN USED OTHER BRANDS OF 256 MBCF CARDS : LEXAR 12X ANDSIMPLE TECH AND SOMETIMES 64MB SAN DISK CF CARD .
A RELATIVE MADE ME A GIFT AND IN FACT I WAS ONLY THINKING TO USE IT AS A STEP CARD FOR BACK UPS,
IREALLY BECAMESURPRISED.
I HAD ITONLY FOR A SHORT TIME, BUTTIME ENOUGH TO BE CONVINCED THAT FORMY NIKON COOLPIX 3100 SEENS TO BE PRETTY FASTER THAN OTHERS IN WRITING IMAGES.
PRICE SEENS TO BE VERY GOOD.
DONT KNOW ABOUTPERFORMANCE IN OTHER BRANDS AND MODELS.

Awsome
This card is really good, and because i have a slow camera, this card is still super fast. definately recomnended. and not a bad deal either!

don't trust your precious memories
I purchased this card a couple months ago and have taken many pictures and bragged about this card to many people.But yesterday, only 4 months after buying, when I tried to download the pictures from my childs 3rd birthday, nothing.NOTHING! Card memory error it told me, translating to NOTHING! Now I have no pictures of my childs 3rd birthday thanks to this card.I would gladly pay twice the cost to have an effective memory card and have my childs birthday pictures.I would not purchase this again and will not recommend to anyone else!

Caveat Emptor
I received this card for free with the purchase of a digital camera.I had owned a Viking SmartMedia card in the past and had no problems, so I ignored all of the bad reviews of this product. However, after only a few months the card died while saving an image.All of my data is unrecoverable and the card refuses to work.I would think twice before purchasing a Viking product.Even though it is inexpensive compared to some of the other brands, you get what you pay for, and I wouldn't trust my irreplaceable memories to a malfuctioning card. ... Read more

Product Description

About one-third the size and 40% the thickness of a Type II PC card, CompactFlash™ cards offer complete PCMCIA-ATA functionality and compatibility. They are rugged, consume low power, are transportable, and can link numerous types of electronic devices, including digital cameras, digital music players, PDAs and more.

• PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants)
• Handheld Computers
• Laptop/ Notebooks
• MP3 Players
• Digital Cameras
• Digital Video Cameras
• Global Positioning Units (GPS)

• Read: 3.7 - 8 MB/s Burst
• Write: 1.5 - 5 MB/s Burst

Features

• Five year replacement warranty and 30-day money-back guarantee
• Optimized for use in PDAs, MP3 players, or digital cameras
• Write speed guaranteed to exceed 1.2 MB per second (8X) with independent test results exceeding 2.25 MB per second (15X)
• High quality components guarantee steady performance, the utmost durability, and breadth of compatibility
• Individually tested to ensure each product works the first time, everytime

Reviews (75)

Inexpensive, but not reliable
I used to like my Viking 512MB CF card a lot.I had such a card for more than a year.In that period, I used it in my camera.It's filled up for several times.Also occationally I use a card reader (SimpleTech) to write/read that card, to transfer some big files between computers.It's all fine, and suddenly one day, when the card was half full, and after a card reader reading, I got "CF card error" on my camera.Fortunately, after I delete a few pictures, I could move on.I gave the card toother people, so I don't know how it's doing now.

After that, I purchased another Viking 512MB, half year ago.I used it to transfer files for a few times, and have never filled it up using my camera yet.Now I am getting consistent "CF card error" message on my camera, even after re-format for several times, while I don't have that problem if I use another card.

One theory I heard was that a card reader may damage a card.I can not verify though.Anyway, I will have to buy another card now, and it won't be viking for this time.

Don't buy. Cheating Company, no customer service.
The worst customer service I have ever experienced. The lady who alledged to be the customer service supervisor said:"You got it cheaper than other brands, what else do you expect?" "Viking cheats. So what?"

DON"T BUY NO CUSTOMER SERVICE
There are better cards and the customer service sucks with viking. So get something anything else!!!!

Good product.
I bought this card for a vacation and it's been great.I can get loads of pictures without having to stop and dump them onto my laptop, or without having to bother with other cards.I've had zero issues with the card not working properly - it's been smooth sailing.I'm very pleased.

Viking CF512M 512 MB CompactFlash Card
I used this on a Canon S1 IS and it performed flawlessly. Even the video mode at Super Fine 640 x 480 recording didn't skip a beat. I suspect most people don't format the Compact Flash to their camera, DO IT and you shouldn't have any difficulty. As fast a compact flash as I need. ... Read more

Product Description

Capture and play back DVD-quality video in real time, or store CD-quality music or high-resolution digital images with this SanDisk 512MB Memory Stick Pro. Features larger storage capacities than standard memory stick cards; high-speed data transfer rate of 15Mbps for DVD-quality video in real time; and has advanced security due to the Access Control Function and Magic Gate technology. Memory Stick Pro is compatible only to Memory Stick Pro enabled devices. ... Read more

Features

• Larger storage capacities than standard Memory Stick cards
• High-speed data transfer rate of 15Mbps for DVD-quality video in real time
• The fast transfer rates help prevent data loss when power is suddenly cut-off or if the media is removed accidentally
• Advanced security with Access Control Function and MagicGate technology

Reviews (21)

I got a"Memory Stick Error" (C:13:01)
After about 4 months of use, I got a "Memory Stick Error" (C:13:01) on my Sony DSC-W1. Unfortunatelly, I have another of this SanDisk memory stick. I hope I dont get the same problem again on this unit.

Excelente
Compré una memoria SanDisk SDMSV-512-A10 512 MB MemoryStick Proen diciembre para mi cámara Sony DSCV1, a menor precio que la memoria Sony y su desempeño ha sido excelente; creo que la relación precio valor es muy buena, particularmente ahora que ha bajado su costo, comparativamente a cuando compré la mía. En este caso, No vale la pena pagar más por la Sony.

Memory Error in DSC-P200
I bought this for my new DSC-P200 camera and it worked for about 2 months. Then out of the blue I got the "Memory Stick Error" (C:13:01) and have not been able to format it using the camera. Even after inserting it many times the camera does not recognize the memory stick anymore. It works fine in a Laptop with built-in MS reader. Just stopped working while in the camera. The Sony Memory Stick that came with the camera works fine. I read of lots of people havong problems with the SanDisk Memory Sticks.
Don't buy it for SONY cameras!.

SanDisk is subpar (Memory Stick Error)
Now unfortunatley I didnt realize the problem until afterwards, but i too have been facing the dreaded "Memory Stick Error" while using the stick in my brand new Sony Camera, the only solution keep on removing and inserting the stick into the camera until it works, not the best way to get the once in a lifetime photo.I would defn recommend paying the extra amount for the Sony stick.

Disaster for SONY DSC-P200
I purchased a brand new sandisk memory stick pro 512MB for my new SONY DSC-P200 about one month ago.I used it once for about 80 pictures, suddenly, the camera gave me a 'memory stick error'.

I tried to re-format the memory stick pro, but the camera could not re-format it.

I strongly recommend everyone to avoid this Sandisk memory stick pro for use in SONY DSC-P200


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Product Description

Lexar Media's Professional Series CompactFlash is designed to speed up image transfer times by taking advantage of a Digital SLR camera's high-speed processor. Capable of sustained write speeds of 12 mb per second, making our CompactFlash cards ideal for any photograher who demands optimal performance from the card and camera they use.

Professional Series Compact Flash with Write Acceleration Technology

• Improved write performance in WA enabled cameras.
• Combination of camera and card firmware that reduces read/write protocol overhead for faster image storage
• Performs the just like standard 80x cards in non WA enabled cameras

Features

• 100% Camera Compatibility Guaranteed, Plus a Lifetime Limited Warranty
• Professional Series Compact Flash with Write Acceleration Technology
• Speed rated at 80x (12 Mbps)
• Bundled with Image Rescue 2.0 & 30 day Trial of Photo Mechanic 4.0

Reviews (16)

Died after 5 months
We bought the card in January and used it with great results for 5 months.Then we got an err 2 on out Canon XT (cf card error).So we reformatted the card.Happened again.We tried the card in another camera and got the same error, only now the card won't accept any pictures and is completely unusable.

We contacted Lexar and they are sending us a new card.Lexar honored their warranty completely with no hassle.We have not recieved the new card yet since we only talked with them 4 days ago.So the card gets 0-1 stars and Lexar gets 4-5 stars.

Really Fast !!!
This card is really fast. I use it with my Nikon D70 and I am more than satisfied, it gives me enough space to take as many as over 300 shots in Nikon RAW format. It also gives me 3-4 frames per second in continuous shooting mode, again in RAW.

Buy another brand
I purchased my Lexar Flash 1 GB Card in January and placed it into service, light service at that, in the middle of February in my Canon 20D.
It started acting squirrelly by the middle of April. I had to remove it and reinstall it several times to get it to work.
Today it finally died and will not work at all.
I
need to buy another card, but it sure will NOT be a Lexar.
At the price of these cards I expect it to work a lot longer than 2 ½ months of light duty.

Fast but serious interoperability issues.
I bought this card on the basis of a recommendation from a camera shop, figuring they knew what they were talking about.I also had a Lexar 40x 1GB Pro and its associated USB adapter.

I use it with a Micro Solutions Roadstor CD burner, a Nikon Coolwalker, a Nikon D70 and a Nikon 8800.

Originally the card worked "great" in my D70, but once I bought the rest of the stuff in the above list, bad things started to happen.

The card will routinely fail to write a CD about 50% of the time with my Roadstor in spite of the fact that I have the latest firmware which supposedly fixes Lexar interoperability.

For some reason, the Coolwalker just refused to see the card at all.There is a new firmware fix (that I have yet to try) that supposedly fixes this, but in the meantime I had already formatted the card in my D70 in some vain attempt to "fix" this issue.This did not fix the issue, but *DID* succede in destroying the USB formatting and I can no longer access the card via the USB adapter at all.In fact, the card just does not exist in either the Lexar supplied USB adapter or an AVP USB flash card reader adapter.

I managed to discover all of this while on extended vacation when I really NEEDED to save off the flash memory and ended up in a panic buying a handful of SanDisk 512MB Ultra II cards at twice the price I should have paid (but such is the punishment for the careless traveler).

These SanDisk cards worked with everything perfectly with no interoperability issues.Every CD burn on the Roadstor is fine and there is no problem with reformatting or with interoperability on the CoolWalker.

I suggest that Lexar get their act together and address these issues before too many people get burned like I have.

484 picture capacity
i like this card as it affords me the luxary of loading a huge number of pictures and not having to worry about running out of memory.i can't notice it being any faster, but then i am not a professional.i have a canon pro1 and it meet my every requirement. ... Read more

Product Description

SanDisks Memory Stick PRO Duo is half the size of a standard-size Memory Stick PRO media and it offers the same technologies including high speed data transfer, built-in MagicGate, and high capacities. The Memory Stick PRO Duo is the ideal solution for the most portable devices such as pocket-size digital cameras and with the use of Adaptor, it can be used in all PRO-compatible devices

• High speed data transfer
• High capacities: 256MB and 512MB
• Embedded MagicGate technology for safe transfer of copyright protected content
• Adaptor included
• Compatible to all MS PRO devices with the use of the Adaptor

Features

• Measurements -0.8 x 1.2 x 0.06
• High speed data transfer
• Secure transfer of copyright protected content
• Real-time recording of high resolution images and video
• Approximately 1/3 the size of a Memory Stick card -- make sure your device is compatible

Reviews (16)

Been working good for me
Bought this a week ago and it works perfectly.To all the people having problems recognizing the card in the PSP, you probably tried to format it on your PC.It says in the PSP manual to NEVER format the memory card in your PC, as your PSP will not be able to recognize it once you do this.

If you have to format the card, there's an easy and quick way to do it in the PSP option menu.NEVER format your memory card on your PC!

Well, I'm happy with this thing, no problems so far and you cant beat that price.

great product! but read my review as an fyi...
first of all, i'm not reviewing this memory stick based on an irrelevant circuit city snafu with their price last year... nor am i reviewing it based on psp use.

i am reviewing this 512mb sandisk memory stick duo pro (as pictured here at amazon), based on the use with a sony digital camera, sony dsc-t7.

i initially purchased this at a brick and mortar store and was enthused at the terrific price for it, similar to amazon's price. however, upon inserting it, it did not feel right. it seemed like i was in for the negative reviews which people have been posting...
i fliped it, turned it over, it didn't seem right. it fit the slot sliding in and i pushed it down. i ended up having to remove it with a tweezer! lol.

simply put, i got a defective card.

upon returning it to the store, i insisted that it was defective and asked them if i could exchange it. due to the aforementioned circumstance, i wanted the sales rep to open the package and i wanted to see if the stick fit in the camera. low and behold, the new one did and the camera immediately recognized it. it's perfect and has been working very well.

just be aware, if you are going to a brick and mortar store, bring your camera and make sure that it actually FITS! you will save yourself the hassle of returning, explaining, contesting, exchanging, etc. if you go click and mortar, open the package immediately and test it right away. do not bring an unopened package to a vacation spot somewhere, only to be disappointed that it doesn't fit or that it may even damage your camera if you try to force it.

aside from the slight annoyance of exchanging it, it works perfectly and it functions like a normal memory stick should for a digicam... for storing, retrieving and transfering pictures taken. am very happy with it!

same problem as everyone else...
This card works fine in my computer, but I bought it for my PSP. everyone at my work swore by this card. they don't seem to have any trouble with it (YET!) but i'm having a lot of the same problems as some of the reviews i've read. the card isn't recognized by my PSP whatsoever. I haven't gotten it to work once. If you're buying this for PSP, be warned! you may get lucky, and it may work... or it may not. thanks.

Great Card!
I got this for my PSP and it works great.Much better than Sony card, especially given price.

Worked great...for about a week
Like many others, I purchased this for use in my Sony PSP.I loaded it up with some MP3's before getting on an 8 hour flight and it worked great.About a week later it suddenly stopped working.The PSP no longer recognizes it and when I plug it into my laptop I get a message saying the card needs to be formatted.No problem, just format it, right?Well, when I try to format it I get a message saying that the card can not be found.

I really liked this product at this price...it's a shame it didn't work. ... Read more