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Cheap Chips

Postby Jeff on Sun Nov 28, 2010 9:17 am

Hi
I am going to buy myself a Christmas present because I have been a good boy (?)
Lexar Professional UDMA CompactFlash 600X - 8GB (90MB/Sec) advertised for $138 by Cheap chips.
Is this a good price and are they a reliable company,they are based in Queensland .
Any comments gratefully accepted.

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Re: Cheap Chips

Postby Raskill on Mon Nov 29, 2010 10:48 pm

I use them a fair bit, very fast, very reliable mate.

As for the card though, can I ask why? Does the D700 write that fast anyways?

I have a couple of 8GB cards, but far more prefer the smaller 2GB cards in case of failure. I know several shooters in out chosen field who still use 512MB cards for that reason also.
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Re: Cheap Chips

Postby Jeff on Tue Nov 30, 2010 6:56 am

Thanks mate
I shoot mainly RAW so the 8gb card is a good size for up to a days shoot. I also find that the buffer in the camera sometimes slows the shots per second ,so I figure a faster write card will assist the buffer.
Are you shooting Homebush and are you in need of the Terrey Hills motel ?

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Re: Cheap Chips

Postby fozzie on Tue Nov 30, 2010 8:03 pm

Jeff,

Here is another Trader, selling what you want at $107.45 + Shipping (Usually Ship Same Day)

http://www.techbuy.com.au/p/132434/MEMO ... ANZ600.asp

I have bought from this Company before without issue.
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Re: Cheap Chips

Postby aim54x on Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:00 pm

Raskill wrote:As for the card though, can I ask why? Does the D700 write that fast anyways?


It helps on the download if you have a fast enough reader!
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Re: Cheap Chips

Postby Jeff on Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:27 pm

Thanks guys ,as usual you are helpful.

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