Difference in memory cards

[blackears]

While looking for some new memory cards, I came across two types from the same manufacturer, Kingston. I have a 4Gb SDHC already and am looking to get a few more, but while on Adorama, I saw they have a Kingston Technology 8 GB, 266x Ultimate-2 Compact Flash Memory Card
http://www.adorama.com/KGCF8GBU2.html?searchinfo=kingston&item_no=65.

And then I see this one..
Kingston Technology 4 GB Class 6 Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card
http://www.adorama.com/KGSD64GB.html?searchinfo=kingston&item_no=22

So, what's the difference other than the GB size? Pros-Cons? TIA

 

[annnewjerz]

Your links didn't work...but based on the descriptions you gave, it sounds like you are looking at two completely different types of memory.

The first you listed is a compact flash card, which many cameras do not accept (like my Nikon D60 and if I'm not mistaken, the Nikon D40, D40x, D50, D70, D80 and D90 also).

The second you listed is a high capacity secure digital (or "SD") card. This is the type that all of the cameras above (I'm pretty sure) take. They are smaller, looking almost like a little flat chip you insert into the slot instead of the compact flash carc which is a bit thicker and looks like a square.

If you have been saving ANY photos you have taken (b/c most dSLRs don't come with any internal memory) then you should know which one your camera takes...or just look it up online if you just got the camera and haven't tried it out yet.

Good luck!

 

[ukcatfan]

Also, be sure your camera takes SDHC. Some can only use standard SD.