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Hey everyone,

I've decided on the 40D with 17-85mm IS lens (the current canon cashback offer is a beautiful thing ) and I'd like to know which CF cards will be quick enough to keep up with the 6.5fps of the camera?

The SanDisk extreme III has a 20Mb/s read/write speed and the extreme IV has a 40Mb/s write speed.

Can any 40D owners comment on what cards they use to get the most out of their camera??

Thanks for any help.

Mark

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Congratulations on your camera choice.

My SanDisk Extreme III 4.0GB card keeps up with the camera just fine. I don't think you would get any benefit out of an Extreme IV in the camera but if you have a suitable card reader you might see better read times when using that to transfer photos to the computer.

Bob.

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Thanks Bob!!

Now to save the last of the money

Mark

I have exactly the same card as Bob, no problems writing to at any speed.

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hey!

not to start another 40d card topic, ill just ask in this thread. i hope you dont bother.

so, quick question:
is the 40d taking cf-cards of any capacity or are there limitations?

thanks!

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40D + 17-85 IS

Not something that crossed my mind for the 40D, but I know 4Gb works. I think it takes all current capacities available - perhaps a confirmation by someone in the know??

Mark

It takes up to 8GB for sure, but not sure about larger than that, Also I have an extreme IV and Extreme III 4gb card, the Extreme IV seems to not take up as much battery because it gets a 100-200 or so more pictures a charge.

Guess the time of writing adds up and drain more battery than expected.

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thanks for the help you two!

interesting information about the CF IV cards...

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40D + 17-85 IS

I'll stick my Canon 40D Memory Card question here also.

When I was reading & watching reviews on different DSRL's I seen that the Sony A300/A350 was able to use a "PRO DUO" card with a CF adaptor.

Is that limited to only Sony or can the 40D also use the same thing?

The reason I ask is because I have a Sony DSC-17, Vaio Laptop & PSP that all use the same type of card & in case I am in a jam, I could use it as a fallback.