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Why are CF cards so much more expensive than SD cards?
I have noticed that two cards -one CF and one SD - from the same manufacturer, with the same specifications have a significant difference in cost. The CF card costs several times more than the SD ...
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How to view/erase images from both CF and SD cards on Canon EOS 5D mk3?
I've been trying to setup my Canon EOS 5D mk3 to shoot in "backup mode". I have two cards:
32GB CF
8GB SD
I've set it like the following:
SET UP1 menu
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Record func.: Rec. ...
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How to upload multiple CF/SD cards fast?
What tools are available out there (hardware and software) to upload CF (and SD) cards fast? I am looking for a unit that can take multiple at a time. After shooting a Wedding, for example, you are ...
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What's the difference between CF and SD cards?
What's the difference? Why do professional cameras support CF but amateur models don't?
Both are flash based, both support FAT filesystems — what's the difference?
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Is a card reader faster than connecting camera via USB?
I've heard that compact flash readers allow your computer to much faster read the photos off the camera, than when you connect your camera over USB.
Is that true? What about other card formats, like ...
