So I bought a Sandisk Ultra II card for my SD400

[CameraNewbie]

And I dont notice any difference as compared to the old 256 sandisk standard I had before this. I sold the 256 and got a new 512 ultra II for $71cdn. Good deal? I already got one message error on it, im sure no biggie. Im just deciding if I should return the card and stick with a 256 card. What are the ways to make use of a high speed ultra card?

[Bluedog]

You probably won't notice any difference with that camera. The Ultra cards are geared more toward DSLR's. Don't know about the error as I've never gotten any with my 6 Sandisk cards ... but thats not to say it isn't possible.

[CameraNewbie]

You probably won't notice any difference with that camera. The Ultra cards are geared more toward DSLR's. Don't know about the error as I've never gotten any with my 6 Sandisk cards ... but thats not to say it isn't possible.

serious? oh great.

i heard since this cam has a digic II processor it will make the times faster between taking pics.

[CameraNewbie]

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I purchased a 512 Sandisk Ultra II card to go along with my new SD200 and I have been nothing but happy with the results. Try to remember that the read/write speed of your card DOES factor in to how quickly the camera will be ready to take the next shot/continue filming. Also helps enormously in the fast frame rate movie mode (60 fps, cuts off at 1 min. though...arrgghh) I have read that the slower cards have to "catch up" to the camera, possibly interfering with movies? I know that a comparable card would have been cheaper but it was worth the extra 20 bones. Hope this helps!

[TheObiJuan]

high speed cards are utilized by cameras with large buffers, faster write/read times, and overall better performance.
The size of the memory card should allow around 200 images per card, which isn't a lot. If you want to shoot video, expect that number to drop quickly.
As cheap as 1gb cards are I see no reason why everyone, even 4mp cameras don't use them. It is nice not to have to delete images off of the card everytime you use it.

[Alnath]

Your camera needs to be write accelrated to use the speed of a high speed card, in my G6 a bog standard 1GB Kingston card is as fast as a 40x PQI one.

It should be nippy with a card reader though.

[LANNY R]

You probably won't notice any difference with that camera. The Ultra cards are geared more toward DSLR's.
Every review I have read, including the one on this site, recommends the high speed card with the SD cameras--here is a direct quote from the review on this site:

"The SD400 takes advantage of high speed SD cards and one is required for the unlimited burst mode or for the highest movie quality. Look for a card rated at 60X or higher for best results."

IMO, you made a good choice with the higher speed card if you are going to use these features.

[CameraNewbie]

Every review I have read, including the one on this site, recommends the high speed card with the SD cameras--here is a direct quote from the review on this site:

"The SD400 takes advantage of high speed SD cards and one is required for the unlimited burst mode or for the highest movie quality. Look for a card rated at 60X or higher for best results."

IMO, you made a good choice with the higher speed card if you are going to use these features.

hmmmmmmmmmmm