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Title: SD Card Recomendations?
Post by: TXRED on July 13, 2008, 02:31:00 AM

Even as a creaky old dinosaur being dragged kicking & screaming into the digital age,I realize that due to the vast price range of SD cards,that they are probably not all created equal.That said,I'm seeking advice on brands & sources for 1 or 2GB cards for a trail cam.Speed isn't nearly as important to me as durability & value.Price is also a consideration,seeing as how it could walk off fairly easily.
       Thanks in advance!

Title: Re: SD Card Recomendations?
Post by: trapperDave on July 14, 2008, 12:48:00 AM

i use the cheapest i can find, havent had any problems

Title: Re: SD Card Recomendations?
Post by: Tim Fishell on July 14, 2008, 09:07:00 AM

The main differnce you will see is the speed the camera can write to the card.  If your just using it in a trail camera than any card should do the trick.  I havent seen any quality differences between the cheap and the expensive cards.

Title: Re: SD Card Recomendations?
Post by: TXRED on July 14, 2008, 09:14:00 AM

Thanks Dave,any probs with temp extremes with the cheapies?Anyone else add anything?

Title: Re: SD Card Recomendations?
Post by: TXRED on July 14, 2008, 09:19:00 AM

Tim,that's what I was thinking/hoping.How about sources?TigerDirect.com has various brands from $7 & up.Couldn't argue with the price,just question quality.

Title: Re: SD Card Recomendations?
Post by: beachbowhunter on July 14, 2008, 06:57:00 PM

They all work the same but some are more reliable. I have several Transcend cards that have served me well. The absolute best place to buy is  www.newegg.com (http://www.newegg.com)

Great service and super cheap.

Title: Re: SD Card Recomendations?
Post by: TXRED on July 14, 2008, 07:57:00 PM

Thanks,Norb.That firsthand reliability report is what I was hoping for.I'll check out the link,now!

Title: Re: SD Card Recomendations?
Post by: trapperDave on July 15, 2008, 10:38:00 AM

I get mine from tiger direct....no problems even at 0 degrees. Now my batteries are a different story  ;)  

You can also get good deals at wal-mart sometimes

Title: Re: SD Card Recomendations?
Post by: TXRED on July 15, 2008, 04:06:00 PM

Ya happen to recall any specific brands,Dave?

Title: Re: SD Card Recomendations?
Post by: trapperDave on July 17, 2008, 02:10:00 PM

sandisc(from walmart), kingston,kodak...I just get whats cheapest at the time.

Title: Re: SD Card Recomendations?
Post by: D.Sheppard on July 19, 2008, 10:55:00 AM

I have several that I was going to sell over at E-*** but I would rather sell them to someone that will use them not flip them and resell. They are brand new with the security seal still intact. The specs on the back say that the 256MB will hold 284 pics and the 512MB will hold 569 pics when using a 2MP camera. $36.00 TYD for the works.
                                 Shep


 (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p115/shepu812/mini-E-BAYITEMS062.jpg)

Title: Re: SD Card Recomendations?
Post by: JL on July 19, 2008, 05:54:00 PM

CompUSA has them on sale-A 2 Gig SD card-$7 (http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm89/HawkeyeProductions/rock.gif)

Title: Re: SD Card Recomendations?
Post by: TXRED on July 20, 2008, 10:23:00 PM

D.Sheppard,That's a great deal on those cards & I really appreciate the offer,but with fuel prices being what they are & my hunting grounds 100+ miles away,I'm thinking that the hogs,deer ,coons,armadillos & such could possibly fill card space a lot quicker than I'll be able to keep up with.That's the reason I'm thinking 2 Gigs or better.Thanks again to you & all for the info,I do feel more informed now.I'll check those out JL.