Memory Card Questions

[Pollito916]

OK, so we finally picked a digital camera, now I don't know how to decide on the memory card. The camera says to use SD, and I figure we want at least 1-2 GB, but what are the differences between brands? Are any better than others - which ones? Other features? Where do you find them cheapest?

Thanks!

[Jeanne B]

I would recommend buying two 1GB cards rather than a single 2GB. If you're on vacation for example and something unexpected happens to your only memory card you're not going to be happy. I usually buy SanDisk but Best Buy is still running their black friday deal on the PNY 1GB for $14.99 with free shipping (I'm assuming you can get it in the store at this price also). I ordered one of these on Thanksgiving and I have another PNY memory card and I've had no problems with it. Here's the link...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6965581&st=PNY&type=product&id=1099385493537

[boBQuincy]

There are speed differences between cards but most cameras can't take advantage of them anyway. If you don't shoot rapid-fire it won't be a concern.

There are not many manufacturers of memory cards, but a lot of labels. Some good information on cards is at rob galbraith's website.

I agree about not putting all your eggs in one basket, and try to get cards that hold maybe 100-200 images each. For me that's about a half day's shooting, so if a card goes bad I will at least have something from the day.