Transcend 8GB SDHC: Will this card make a noticeable difference in speed vs. the Sandisk 8GB SDHC Class 2 during photography or only during downloads?
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Do NOT buy the Sandisk Class 2 card! "Class-2" means its write speed is 2MB/S minimum. This Transcend 8GB is a "Class 6" card, which means its write speed is at least 6MB/S. My own benchmark showed that the speed is actually closer to 10MB/S. If you must get a Sandisk card, get either the "Ultra II" (which is similar in speed with this Transcend card) or the "Extreme III" (which is the fastest)
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I had the same question so I spoke with a Canon rep today. He recommended SanDisk but noted that the sd780is only writes up to 18-19 MB/sec. So it's essentially a waste of money to purchase a card that writes any faster than 20 MB/sec. Check this one out: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018M256G/ref=cm_cd_asin_lnk However, faster cards are likely to write and read faster through a card reader or on your computer.
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I've been using Trascend (class 10) and a Sandisk (class 4) memories. I've had no problems with either one. Hope it helps.
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You have to look at the speed level on the card. Sometimes it makes a difference in performance. I always choose fastest available. On the SDHC cards the fastest acting card is a Class 6. Regular SD cards use so many different speed types its crazy-- example 40X to over 100X. As far as brand, I would imagine most work with this machine. I use a cheap brand SDHC with my Panasonic camera.
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Sandisk or like any other brand as long as it is rated class 10 is equally good.. E.g. kingston..toshiba..samsung..transcend could write to 30 to 45mbps is very good for full hd recorders
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I did a lot of research and reviewing and determined the best was the latest high speed versions, specifically this one at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ADFTUG/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1 . I am happy to say the choice was on the money as this card is amazingly fast, and greatly improves the use and experience with this camera. Hopefully this helpful, good luck!
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Yes, much faster write. Only important if you are taking bursts of shots. If you have a slower card such as that one, you camera can stop taking photos until the cache is written to the card.
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SDHC CARD (at least that's what is written on the little thing) Hope that helps. I don't think the amount of storage makes any difference.
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I had a Transcend 16 GB Class 10 Card in my T2i, and it would take photos, yet not record 1080 HD video, after a few short clips! Canon Tech Sprt told me, that although the card was rated at Class 10, it was dropping down below class 6 at certain times during its use! That the camera was only designed and tested and meant to be used with an ACTUAL CLASS 6 CARD! If you can believe that! I now have a 16 GB Class 10 Lexar Card in it, and it is working fine. (Class 6, is cited in the owners manual.)
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I didn't know myself, so I looked it up on PCMag.com. Here is my edited version, for a (fairly) short answer: SD cards are also available in various speeds. If you're using a point-and-shoot camera... speed class won't matter much. If you're shooting high-resolution ... photos ...you need a quick card to take more than two or three shots at a time. SD cards are generally described by their Speed Class, ranging from Class 2 (slowest) to Class 10 (fastest). ...Class 2 is suitable for standard-definition video recording, while Class 4 and Class 6 can record high-definition video. Class 10 is the card for HD video ... According to Sandisk...Class 4 cards offer read/write speeds of 15 MBps, Class 6 cards ...20MBps, and Class 10 cards ...30MBps. Kingston...describes its Class 4 (at) 4MBps..., Class 6 at 15MBps, and Class 10 at 40MBps... ...Since even smartphones can record HD video these days, Class 2 cards aren't the best choice. They're simply too slow to record HD video... For their complete description, go here: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2388408,00.asp Hope this helps! Mark
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I use a 8GB Transcend and it holds hore than 2,000 pics, however if you shoot a lot of video I would take the advice of others I see and go with a 16GB for very little more $.
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I did a lot of research and reviewing and determined the best was the latest high speed versions, specifically this one at Lexar Professional 400x 16GB SDHC UHS-I Flash Memory Card LSD16GCTBNA400 . I am happy to say the choice was on the money as this card is amazingly fast, and greatly improves the use and experience with this camera. Hopefully this helpful, good luck!
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Transcend has about the fastest upload speed and make quality product. I've been using their larger cards in my digital SLR cameras for years and have never had one fail for any reason including my abuse. I purchased two of their 32GB cards when I bought the Panasonic Video recorder.
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Transcend 8 GB Class 10 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS8GSDHC10E Buy a brand name one. Dont go with a generic and risk losing all your pictures.
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I have been using San Disk for years. The Extreme Pro works lightning fast (i.e. 12 FPS) in my Sony A77's. I have never had shutter lag or buffer fill. I wouldn't use any other memory card than San Disk. www.budralstonphotography.com
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I ordered a Transcend 32 GB Class 10 SDHC Flash Memory Card, when I purchased my camera. It is in my camera and I have used it to take pictures. Works fine. No problems. It's a great camera and I hope this helps you.
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I've never tried Transcend, but I've got three Kingston SD cards I've been using for 2+ years with no problems whatsoever. I take photos almost every day, pull the cards from my cameras and use a reader to transfer files rather than transferring directly from my camera with a cable, and the Kingston cards have held up to this wear and tear. I also use SanDisk cards and am equally happy with the quality of those.