Originally posted by babydoll_
Hmm I know that Sony saves on Memory Stick or whatever you call it... what do the others save on?
Sony uses the Memory Stick (MS), optional MagicGate
Kodak (the older models) will be using Compact Flash (CF)
But most recent cameras will make use of MMC/SD.
MultiMedia Cards and Secure Digital.
The new Kodaks are using MMC/SD, but I would say that they're phasing out the SmartMedia (SM) cards, Compact Flash (CF) and the rest,
So buying MMC/SD would be not a problem, as most mp3 players, digital cameras, etc use MMC/SD. (besides Sony).
I'm not sure about the Canon's, but if they're small enough, they'd use MMC/SD, but if they're fairly bulky, I'd say they'd use the slim Smart Media cards, or the 'thick' Compact Flash cards (which are cartridge-like)
Originally posted by fatmuscle
minimum 64? that's a bit low for now isn't it?
I have 16MB (internal) in my camera, with an additional 64MB SD card in there, and it stores a few hundred pics at the lowest resolution (640*480), and they're large enough to print at any local photography store/outlet. I can't really tell the difference in terms of 2MP, 3MP or 4MP (other than the file size). Maybe it's my eyes
For my Kodak camera, 64MB is plenty. I have a few mates who only rely on the internal 16MB storage. Although I do recommend 128MB cards. (I think they are about $80 for 128MB Panasonic SD's? I bought mine last year and it was $120+ for 64MB).
Originally posted by Fosweb
yeah - i'd be saying a minimum 256 megs, especially considering that the price difference between 64 and 256 is about $40...
and with 3/4 MP pics, depending on the camera, they can get past 500kb each.
That's true about the file size, with 3/4MP cameras taking up 300-500KB+ file sizes per picture, but you wouldn't be taking excessive amounts of pictures on any given day (even special occasions etc) at the highest resolution. Even if you did, you wouldn't be taking more than 36 pictures (compared to traditional film/rolls of 24 or whatever).
It depends on the person's usage I guess.
I think 16MB to 32MB isn't enough, so anywhere in the 64-128MB range is fine. But 256MB is "too much" (but you can never have enough
). Again, if money is not an issue, then you can go all out and purchase to your heart's content.
Price difference of $40 between 64MB MMC/SDs and 256MB SD cards? I haven't seen that before,
MMC:
32MB for $39
64MB for $55
128MB for $89
SD:
32MB for $44
64MB for $59
128MB for $99
256MB for $155
These are all "SanDisk" branded.
pricing taken from:
www.scannerplace.com.au/camera_acc.htm
From 128MB to 256MB, the best "bang for buck" would be the 256MB, so if you can afford it, go for it
My 64MB MMC card has dropped by 50% in the past 12 months, so I might be looking into the 256MB MMC range for 90 bucks.
