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Compactflash vs. Microdrive - which is better?

by George_T Sep 13, 2005 9:45AM PDT

Can anybody out there tell me which is better? I'll be using them with a Canon EOS 20D.

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Compactflash vs Microdrive

by snapshot2 Forum moderator Sep 13, 2005 1:40PM PDT

The only thing the microdrive had going for itself was capacity. They are not noted for great speed.

The compact-flash cards have now met that capacity.

With the Canon 20D, they suggest you use very fast compact-flash cards, to take advantage of the continuous shutter speed ability of the 20D.

Check this link for the fastest compact-flash cards when tested on the 20D

http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=6007-7303

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CF vs. Microdrive

by George_T Sep 16, 2005 6:31PM PDT

Thanks Sanpshot -

Great article - pretty much explained everything I wanted to know.

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