Digital Camera Memory

[redbirdgrad]

Guys,

I know little to nothing about digital cameras - however, that hasn't stopped me from deciding to buy a Fuji A330 - 3.2 MP. My question is - the memory card, Sams Club has a Fuji 256 memory card for $79.82 - Walmart has a 256 XDigital Media memory card for less - is there any difference in quality of memory cards? Should I stick with Fuji cards? Thanks.

Redbirdgrad

 

[ToyStory Fan]

I have a Sony camera, and their memory stick is used by Sony only (I think), but other media storage companies make the sticks as well Lexar, Sandisk etc. I have used all 3 (Sony, Lexar Media and Sandisk) with no problems. Check buy.com or jr.com they usually have the best prices.

 

[Indyman]

As long as you buy the correct media type (in your case the xD media card) you will be fine buying any brand.

 

[Ronda93]

Don't pay more than $50 (after rebate) for a 256 mb card from any manufacturer. I'd stay with a name brand... SanDisk, Lexar, Memorex come to mind. You can also check out pricegrabber.com

Edited to add, this advice is for Comapct Flash type I cards... pretty sure that's what Fuji uses.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Compact Flash is the most common media, and the least costly, however, media brands, (of obviously same media types) are all pretty much the same. I have used/do use several and never see a difference. Check www.buy.com and www.ecost.com, and maybe www.overstock.com in addition to those mentioned above. You might take a look also at using www.ebates.com as a portal to any of those for additional savings. Good luck, enjoy.