50x or 120x for Canon s3 is ? Its important memory speed for that kind of camera?
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For video recording and high-speed continuous, a 50x will suffice. Personally I recommend going with the Transcend 150x 2 or 4 gig card as they are very inexpensive, rarely produce write errors, and they transfer files more rapidly. One thing you should also consider is the type of batteries that you are using. Although 2200mah batteries will usually work fine, the 2500mah or 2700mah NiCad's tend to provide a little boost in the Digic II's processing speed. This becomes much more important when you get into shooting with the intervolometer or if you are running the excellent, but power hungry, firmware hack that lets you shoot RAW, configure new shooting options, and run settings scripts.
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I'm using a class 4 8GB SDHC card (Sandisk Ultra II) with my Canon S90 camera. Haven't gotten any hiccups so far and it loads images plenty fast for me. Though there are some cameras out there that will want a minimum speed from SD cards. For instance, most dslr cameras will benefit from using class 6 (minimum write speed of 6MB/sec) SD cards because it can shoot multiple frames per second. Some go as high as 9fps. There aren't very many Point and Shoot cameras that support such a high frame rate so in short they can't benefit from the latest and greatest SDHC cards.
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Not sure officially but it's fast! Really need to use the beat fastest memory card u can get to make sure pix are saved fast....the card makes a big difference
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Which memory card would work best all around in the canon sx260, a sandisk card rated 6 or a faster rated 10? Some have suggest either would do fine for still pictures while others suggested that a 10 rated card would be better for HD video. But is there a big difference in performance in this camera between the two?
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The manual doesn't specifically give requirements so I tested my S90 with an 8GB Sandisk Extreme (30MB/s*), an older 4GB Sandisk Extreme III (20MB/s*), an older model 4GB Sandisk Ultra II (15MB/s*) and a really old 2GB Sandisk Blue card. I set the camera to record JPG+RAW and set it for continuous shooting. I held the button down for 60 seconds and got the same results for the first 3 cards at 47 exposures in 60 seconds and 25 exposures for the Sandisk Blue. At 11.4 MB per shot, the camera was packing down files at approximately 9MB/second which is well below what the first three are capable of providing. Shooting simple jpegs or video will require even lower speeds. (*The speeds shown are manufacturer's stated values) In static testing, I have found that the write speed of my Ultra II card is up to 18.2 MB/s while the considerably more expensive Sandisk Extreme card is only slightly better at 19.3 MB/s, which may of course be the speed limitation of my Sandisk card reader. (Speeds may also vary between card production runs.) Does this answer your question however? Not really. The first 3 cards noted above are indicated as class 10, 6, and 2** respectively. But as Sandisk cards generally run well above their class ratings, this doesn't tell you what speed a generic class 10, 6, or 2 card will provide. Speeds may vary significantly in a specific class based on the quality of the card. If you stick with a good quality card though anything class 4 or above should be fine. A Sandisk Ultra 4GB Class 4 card can be obtained for less than $15 through Amazon from Beach Camera who is an authorized sandisk dealer. (Beware of unauthorized dealers as I have received a bogus item from one of the more prominent ones that sells here on Amazon.) (**Please note that my older model Ultra II card referenced above was shown as a class 2 while the current Sandisk Ultra models are listed as a class 4 even though the stated 15MB/s has not changed.)
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Thanks for the opinion on the LX3, I think I'll wait for one of the these new Canons. Agree with your point on megapixels too, it's seems like 12mp is probably overkill for these small image sensors, so I expect I'll probably crank mine down to 10 or 8 to see if I get less noise. Digic 4 sounds pretty cool too, hopefully that will help.
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Apparently canon puts a 30 min limit on recording time to protect the sensor. A 128gb card would get you about 1hr in HD so the limit is 64Gb.
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Stockinv, As John McQuitty recomments the ScanDisk Ultra II and Extreme III memory cards work well in this Camera. I am using the Ultra II 1GB in My TZ3 with no problems, but would recommend you try the Extreme III 1-2GB or any of the Panasonic high speed (Class 6) cards available. Amazon has good deals on the Extreem III 2GB and Panasonic 2GB (class 6) memory cards.
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Not sure. This old camera probably does not support such a large card size, and for sure does not support high speed. No need to go faster than say 400x with it.
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TZ3 Manual recommends a min mem card speed of 10MB/Sec. This is equivalent to 10MB/X where X = 150KB/Sec ~ 60X. That is, a card that is rated at a minimum of 10MB/Sec, or a card rated at a speed of 60X, will meet TZ3s max response capability. San Disk Ultra II cards meet this specification. Of course slower cards can be used. Beware of off-brand cards rated at 60X or higher that in fact do not meet claimed spec. SanDisk, Kingston, Panasonic etc name brand cards are reliable. Anything faster than 60X can also be used, but cost more and will not increase the speed of the camera.
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I bought a 2 GB Sandisk Extreme III (20 MB/s write rate). It works fantastically. I was able to continuously record video until I completely filled the card (over 18 minutes) with 480x640 resolution at 30 frames per second (like a standard digital camcorder). It costs a bit more than standard SD memory cards, but if you are shooting video it is well worth it. I ordered mine from Jowow through Amazon for under $40 delivered.
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I have had both the s95 and s100 and they are wonderful cameras..What I love about the Canon 120 :touch screen..great for spot focusing with stills and moviesFaster AfSlow motion video optionShoots 10 fpsVery sold feel....great pocket cameraHDR that really works very wellTerrific low lightSo my answer to you is I think you would be very very happy with the S120//Hope that helps Dave
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Any regular SD card will work. I recommend a SD HC card because of the faster speed. I use a 4 GB card but any size will work with this camera. A micro SD card will not fit the camera without an adapter.
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I cannot offer a nikon/canon comparison however I upgraded from a S90 to the S120 and am VERY VERY impressed. Amazingly fast user interface, bright rear screen and long battery life are some of the high points. Low light performance is AMAZING compared to my S90. The difference is almost like the change from T2I to 6D full frame in my canon SLR! The bad? Still no RAW converters out there, not even DXO though they report one coming later this month.
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Good day, I have a Canon SX50 Powershot and it works great with this card. I realize it's not quite the same, but probably a good indicator. Furthermore, Cannon's manual for the SX400 IS says, "The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity: SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, SDXC memory cards". It does have a disclaimer that not all cards are tested or verified, but it does suggest that compliant SDHC cards (like this one) should typically work fine. SOURCE (see page three): http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/8/0300015698/01/pssx400is-cusp-en.pdfI hope that eases your mind! Good day, I have a Canon SX50 Powershot and it works great with this card. I realize it's not quite the same, but probably a good indicator. Furthermore, Cannon's manual for the SX400 IS says, "The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity: SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, SDXC memory cards". It does have a disclaimer that not all cards are tested or verified, but it does suggest that compliant SDHC cards (like this one) should typically work fine. SOURCE (see page three):... » Read More Good day, I have a Canon SX50 Powershot and it works great with this card. I realize it's not quite the same, but probably a good indicator. Furthermore, Cannon's manual for the SX400 IS says, "The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity: SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, SDXC memory cards". It does have a disclaimer that not all cards are tested or verified, but it does suggest that compliant SDHC cards (like this one) should typically work fine. SOURCE (see page three): http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/8/0300015698/01/pssx400is-cusp-en.pdfI hope that eases your mind! « Show Less
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Have to respectfully disagree regarding the S3 being good as anything on the market in this class. There are other cameras in this class that are faster and have far better sensors with far better ISO capability. The S3 is really only good up to 200 ISO. A few cameras in this class can easily handle 400 and some are somewhat OK at 800.I can personally only recommend this camera to someone if they plan to use the superb video function along with the photos. If video isn't something that's needed, buyers should look elsewhere.And yes, I do own an S3 and I'm glad I bought it. But I use it for both video and photo. If I wanted just photo I never would have purchased it. Have to respectfully disagree regarding the S3 being good as anything on the market in this class. There are other cameras in this class that are faster and have far better sensors with far better ISO capability. The S3 is really only good up to 200 ISO. A few cameras in this class can easily handle 400 and some are somewhat OK at 800.I can personally only recommend this camera to someone if they plan to use the superb video function along with the photos. If video isn't something that's needed, buyers should look elsewhere.And yes, I do own an S3 and I'm glad I... » Read More Have to respectfully disagree regarding the S3 being good as anything on the market in this class. There are other cameras in this class that are faster and have far better sensors with far better ISO capability. The S3 is really only good up to 200 ISO. A few cameras in this class can easily handle 400 and some are somewhat OK at 800.I can personally only recommend this camera to someone if they plan to use the superb video function along with the photos. If video isn't something that's needed, buyers should look elsewhere.And yes, I do own an S3 and I'm glad I bought it. But I use it for both video and photo. If I wanted just photo I never would have purchased it. « Show Less
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Works great with the Sony a6000. If the Canon EOS60D uses an SD card this will work faster and the camera will "write" to the card faster.There is no downside, other than the cost may be higher sd vs sdhc. In my opinion it's worth it. Faster memory card equals faster camera.