what size card for shooting in raw please?
Posted 01/04/2015 - 20:19
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Your numbers for RAW alone seem to correlate quite well with my jpeg+RAW numbers.
OTOH, I doubt that download speed has anything to do with the number of shots that can be stored - the first is a measure of the rate of data transfer, whilst the second is a measure of the amount of data that can be stored (just like you can fill a 5 litre container with water at different speeds but it will always hold 5 litres - unless the water splashes out! ).
Probably the differences in numbers for the K-3 cards is more a matter of what numbers the card reports it can hold when interrogated by the camera - and cards from different manufacturers/batches might report in slightly different ways, and/or might reflect the numbers of non-defective memory locations in each card because the manufacturer needs to guarantee the minimum marked capacity and so include "spare" locations to allow for some faulty ones here and there,
Your numbers for RAW alone seem to correlate quite well with my jpeg+RAW numbers.
OTOH, I doubt that download speed has anything to do with the number of shots that can be stored - the first is a measure of the rate of data transfer, whilst the second is a measure of the amount of data that can be stored (just like you can fill a 5 litre container with water at different speeds but it will always hold 5 litres - unless the water splashes out! ).
Probably the differences in numbers for the K-3 cards is more a matter of what numbers the card reports it can hold when interrogated by the camera - and cards from different manufacturers/batches might report in slightly different ways, and/or might reflect the numbers of non-defective memory locations in each card because the manufacturer needs to guarantee the minimum marked capacity and so include "spare" locations to allow for some faulty ones here and there,
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Posted 01/04/2015 - 20:21
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I'm a bit of a David bailey when it comes to Cornwall, that's what I get called anyway. Am fed up with my cousins at the moment because they complain in loud voices that I take 'too many' photo's. have some picts of Bletchley park which I'll put on here later
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Posted 01/04/2015 - 20:25 - Helpful Comment
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Firstly, I also use Photo Director (Ver 6*), I have no issues with it and find it good value.
My comments regarding the memory cards are biased to the way I use them, as will be the responses from the others...
I do use continuous shooting at air-shows, so I need a fast card, also I need a large capacity card so I don't have to change cards often during the course of the day,
I only use Sandisk cards as they have never let me down, some other makes may have issues (Samsung & Sony reportedly) but you pay your money and take your chance.....
If you don't need the large capacity for continuous, then go for the smaller capacity cards, but keep the transfer rate high, they will then also do video if required.
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My comments regarding the memory cards are biased to the way I use them, as will be the responses from the others...
I do use continuous shooting at air-shows, so I need a fast card, also I need a large capacity card so I don't have to change cards often during the course of the day,
I only use Sandisk cards as they have never let me down, some other makes may have issues (Samsung & Sony reportedly) but you pay your money and take your chance.....
If you don't need the large capacity for continuous, then go for the smaller capacity cards, but keep the transfer rate high, they will then also do video if required.
Regards
Andy
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Posted 01/04/2015 - 20:30
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Firstly, I also use Photo Director (Ver 6*),
Is that by Cyberlink? I got this one at the photography show.
Firstly, I also use Photo Director (Ver 6*),
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Posted 01/04/2015 - 20:33 - Helpful Comment
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Thanks for your replies. I have been told that the Cyberlink photo director does both raw and Jpeg. Last time I went to Cornwall I took a few shots, so I might go for a 16gb and see where I go from there. Can you recommend a make please?
Is this one recommended please?
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That Sandisk card would be "OK" but note the "30MB/s" number which is the rated data transfer speed - and which is relatively slow for a modern Class 10 card. I would suggest spending just a little more and buying one with a rating of at least "45MB/s", but don't go mad and spend a lot more for a card with much higher number because the K-30 can't transfer data as fast as some of the higher spec Pentax bodies like the K-3 (where the difference between a 30MB/s and a much faster card are definitely noticeable!).
Thanks for your replies. I have been told that the Cyberlink photo director does both raw and Jpeg. Last time I went to Cornwall I took a few shots, so I might go for a 16gb and see where I go from there. Can you recommend a make please?
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I take it you have at least one spare card with you when you go shooting? If not its advisable to do so.
Yes I need to get one I take it you have at least one spare card with you when you go shooting? If not its advisable to do so.
Is this one recommended please?
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Posted 01/04/2015 - 22:05
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I wouldn't worry about the card speeds for photos ... The real limitation is the cameras buffer memory as it stores each shot from a burst.
I'd only buy the fastest card if I was doing lots of HD video and expecting to record very large files. For photography I'd have thought all modern card speeds are acceptable.
I'd only buy the fastest card if I was doing lots of HD video and expecting to record very large files. For photography I'd have thought all modern card speeds are acceptable.
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Posted 01/04/2015 - 22:20
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I wouldn't worry about the card speeds for photos ... The real limitation is the cameras buffer memory as it stores each shot from a burst.
I'd only buy the fastest card if I was doing lots of HD video and expecting to record very large files. For photography I'd have thought all modern card speeds are acceptable.
We are literally talking about a few pence here (in this case, less than a pound for a 45 Mb/s card) - not pounds - so I am not saying anything unreasonable or stupid in order to get the best result "pound for pound" or "pence for pence".
I wouldn't worry about the card speeds for photos ... The real limitation is the cameras buffer memory as it stores each shot from a burst.
I'd only buy the fastest card if I was doing lots of HD video and expecting to record very large files. For photography I'd have thought all modern card speeds are acceptable.
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Posted 01/04/2015 - 22:40
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No, out course not ... If its the case that prices are so similar then there's no harm. I was really thinking I wouldn't spend much more to get the fastest if not shooting lots of video. I assumed there was a significant difference in price.
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Posted 01/04/2015 - 23:50
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I agree with Nigel. For my general photography purposes I don't overthink what card I'm using. I just go for a recognised brand and 8gb plus, and that's all the consideration I give it.
Re your software, Laura, since you've already bought it why not just try it and let us know how you get on
Re your software, Laura, since you've already bought it why not just try it and let us know how you get on
Posted 02/04/2015 - 08:37 - Helpful Comment
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I wouldn't worry about the card speeds for photos ... The real limitation is the cameras buffer memory as it stores each shot from a burst.
I'd only buy the fastest card if I was doing lots of HD video and expecting to record very large files. For photography I'd have thought all modern card speeds are acceptable.
The card speed is important, if you use the camera at airshows and you have the shutter set to continuous then the faster cards really show their worth enabling more frames before the buffer overflows......I wouldn't worry about the card speeds for photos ... The real limitation is the cameras buffer memory as it stores each shot from a burst.
I'd only buy the fastest card if I was doing lots of HD video and expecting to record very large files. For photography I'd have thought all modern card speeds are acceptable.
And for Laura, yes it is by cyberlink, and I have no issues with it, it will open all the various RAW file types, & if you go to their website there are some free lens profiles you can download to use, it is not extensive but there should be some there to help.....
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Posted 02/04/2015 - 11:15
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Posted 02/04/2015 - 11:19 - Helpful Comment
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Also this one?
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Yes, these are probably the best cards to go for. Sandisk are rated highly for reliability. As for which one: I'd go for the 16mp rather than the 32 which undoubtedly would give you a large storage capacity but its best to keep downloading your images onto the computer and not leave them in the camera until it fills up.Quote:
with a rating of at least "45MB/s
Where do I find that on the card please? Also is this a good card to go for/with a rating of at least "45MB/s
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Also this one?
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Also you can get two 16mp cards for less than the price of one 32 so you'd also have a quality spare.
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Posted 02/04/2015 - 11:26 - Helpful Comment
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Also this one?
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The "MB/s" number is the one shown on the front of the card label - although I was slightly wrong in saying that the 45MB/s is only a few pence more than the 30MB/s version because that is the 40MB/s version at just under £7 (that said, Amazon prices can vary a lot very quickly when people appear to show an interest in a particular products - it's "dynamic pricing"!! ). The 45MB/s version is (now?) just under £10.Quote:
with a rating of at least "45MB/s
Where do I find that on the card please? Also is this a good card to go for/with a rating of at least "45MB/s
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Also this one?
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See this page and you will find all the cards there.
OTOH, the one you linked is a 60MB/s card which is quite a lot more expensive again, and probably faster than the K-30 can deliver data (but not a bad thing if you need it).
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