Best memory card for 500D

[jonwright]

May 6, 2011 at 8:44 am

As new to DSLR just wondering,what’s the best memory card you would recommend?
Many thanks
Jon

[goodlightimages]

May 6, 2011 at 12:37 pm

My main card would be Sandisk III Extreme 30mb/s I’m very happy with it seems to be just perfect for my needs.
Hama and Kingston are pretty good too, used them both.

[jonwright]

May 6, 2011 at 1:04 pm

Thanks for that will check the prices for 16gig online
Thanks again
Jon

[steelydan]

May 6, 2011 at 1:48 pm

This is the 16 gig card i use and find it very good, you can get the 400X for €50 which is great value.
http://www.memoryc.ie/products/description/16GB_Transcend_133x_Speed_CompactFlash_Memory_Card-MLC_Flash_/index.html” onclick=”window.open(this.href);return false;

[jonwright]

May 6, 2011 at 1:50 pm

thanks a mill that would be exactly what i’m kind of looking for
much appreciated ,thanks John
Jon

[jonwright]

May 6, 2011 at 1:57 pm

just checked the 400x seems excellent value for the card,going to ask stupid question,but take it this will fit my 500D ?
apologies for the ignorance

[jonwright]

May 6, 2011 at 6:28 pm

500d only takes sd cards,has anyone any experience of this one 16GB Integral Ultima Pro SDHC CL10 High-Speed memory card

16GB high-performance SDHC CL10 memory card for digital SLR cameras, camcorders and other digital devices. Integral UltimaPro Series, read speed up to 20MB/sec. Based on MLC NANC flash chips and backed by a 5-year warranty.
many thanks
Jon

[DepthOfFeel]

May 9, 2011 at 2:43 pm

Iv been using the Transcend cards mysefl too for a while now. Can fully vouch for them myself!

Picked up the 32gb CL10 SDHC card for £40 on amazon. Had no problems this past 3 months with it. The big bonus for me was the price and the fact it was class 10 means it can handle HD video on my 550d. I don’t know how much the class issue will be an issue if your not shooting video but a future proofing consideration possibly.

Just make sure you get an SD or SDHC card as opposed to the CF (compact flash) card which is linked below.

[jonwright]

May 9, 2011 at 2:47 pm

thanks for that just ordered the transcend so fingers crossed

[jonwright]

May 19, 2011 at 8:49 am

Hi all,just received my Transcend class 10 16 gig card frm amazon today,just need to know if I should format the card in my 500d or?
Thanks
Jon

[phillip]

May 19, 2011 at 2:28 pm

always format the card in the camera, and when finished downloading the card, put back in camera and format it.
i personally wont have gone with the 16gb card, its fine if doing video, but i always carry 4gb cards just in case one fails.
as they say dont keep your eggs in one basket.

phillip

[jonwright]

May 19, 2011 at 2:30 pm

thanks Phillip for the advice,I’ll make sure next time to get 4 gig makes sense all right.