Datawrite 8GB Hi-Speed (160x) Compact Flash

[Logsi]

Hey there!

I can get one of these cards for extremely cheap at the moment and i am wondering whether they are good or not.

I currently have a Sandisk Extreme III 2GB which fits about 200 RAW pictures on it. The EXtreme III is 133x but the Datawrite is 160x, im a bit wary though.

What i really want to know is has any one had any experiences with this card or any datawrite card?

Thanks for looking!

Josh

 

[Logsi]

A bloke on the other forums has got one, says there not that good:


"No way is it even close to the speed rating they give it.
10 RAW files on continuous from the 5D:
Extreme III - buffer clears in 9.8s
Datawrite - buffer clears in 44.6s
Not only that but the 5D doesn't see the card every time you put in in the body. Every other card I've tried has been fine"

Thats exactly what i wanted to hear! Thanks!

I think i'll get a Extreme III 4GB or another 2GB or stretch for a Extreme IV maybe.

Shame this card isnt good though.

Glad i didnt just plunge in but for £42 it was worth asking!

Thanks!

Josh