Home :: Computers :: Components :: Memory :: Memory Cards & Readers  

CompactFlash Cards
GPS System Memory
Memory Card Readers
Memory Sticks
MultiMediaCards & Secure Digital Cards
SmartMedia Cards
XD Cards
Kingston 512 MB Type I CompactFlash Card (CF/512)

Kingston 512 MB Type I CompactFlash Card (CF/512)

List Price: $408.99
Your Price: $47.99
Product Info Reviews

<< 1 2 >>

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: How many pictures will it store?
Review: How many pictures will it store? It is the most commonly asked question from digital camera enthusiast but usually the question that is the most difficult to get a straight answer about. Well, considering I worked in the memory industry for over 7 years I can help clarify this perplexing question and do so unbiased as I have since changed industries.

The Kingston 512MB Type I CompactFlash Card, like most 512MB cards, will store on average 568 pictures when used with a 2 megapixel camera, 426 images when used with a 3 megapixel camera, 256 pictures when used with a 4 megapixel camera, 204 images when used with a 5 megapixel camera, and 160 pictures when used with a 6 megapixel camera. These numbers are based off the assumption that you are going to shoot your images at the highest quality JPEG setting available for the camera and understand that they are estimates and may be off by as much as 10 percent due to numerous factors including the complexity of the scene being shot and the compression algorithm used by your specific camera.

I truly hope this review was helpful to you in determining whether this 512MB card is the right capacity for your specific needs.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Kingston CF/256
Review: Bought the Kingston CF/256 for my Nikon CP5000, to replace the little SanDisk 32 MB card I got with the camera. Turns out this Kingston model isn't compatible with the Nikon CP5000. If you want a Kingston CF card for that camera, consult Kingston for their model recommendation.

Bought a Lexar 12X 256 MB card (faster than 12x makes no difference in that camera) and it works great.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Kingston CF/256
Review: Bought the Kingston CF/256 for my Nikon CP5000, to replace the little SanDisk 32 MB card I got with the camera. Turns out this Kingston model isn't compatible with the Nikon CP5000. If you want a Kingston CF card for that camera, consult Kingston for their model recommendation.

Bought a Lexar 12X 256 MB card (faster than 12x makes no difference in that camera) and it works great.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great Storage!
Review: Got this card with my new Powershot G3, stable card, works fast. No problems.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Works fine
Review: I bought a Minolta Dimage 7Hi recently and needed to upgrade my 128 MB CF cards.

I got a SimpleTech 512, which worked for a day and then let me down, even though it still works with my Canon A40 and carries my class presentations to school.

The Kingston has never let me down so far. I took several hundred shots, but can't really vouch for its speed, since the Minolta has 64 MB RAM, so you can take about 16 pix at superior quality or 5 at RAW quality before the card writing speed could bother you.

Overall, the Kingston seems to be a quality product - can't find any caveat with it.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Does not work with a Nikon Coolpix 4300
Review: It would be really great if Amazon and other resellers did a better job outlining which accessories were compatible with which products. This is stated as a CF Type I card yet this does not work with a Nikon Coolpix 4300--another, more expensive Kingston card, must be used.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Does not work with a Nikon Coolpix 4300
Review: It would be really great if Amazon and other resellers did a better job outlining which accessories were compatible with which products. This is stated as a CF Type I card yet this does not work with a Nikon Coolpix 4300--another, more expensive Kingston card, must be used.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A perfect fit on a 5 MP camera
Review: This 512MB card by Kingston is my camera's right hand man. I've used it extensively with a Canon Powershot S50 and haven't had any problems with it to date. A day's shooting on the highest quality JPEG setting fills the card at 200 photos - plenty for a hobbyist like myself. And the wait to download a full card's worth of photos, either through the camera or a card reader, is never more than a couple of minutes. The card is what you'd expect from CF memory - durable (I've accidentally stepped on it once and it's still okay), ultraportable and roomy. Highly recommended for anyone eyeing a 4+ MP camera or any other device with a need for lots of storage.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Kingston = SLOW
Review: This Kingston card uses a multi-level-cell (MLC) Flash made by Toshiba and writes much slower than the single-level-cell (SLC) models. I would avoid Kingston if you have a high resolution digital camera or frequently use the burst mode on your camera to take several pictures back to back. For MP3 players or lower resolution cameras, this card may be fine. Just keep in mind that it will also take longer to write MP3s from your computer to this card than it will with others. I would opt for a card made by SimpleTech, which is in the same price category but much faster.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Essential
Review: Well theres nothing much to say about when it comes to Compact Flashes, they are all nearly the same (except for speed) and Kingston done the job well in this area. I am using my card with Cannon PowerShot G3 (Digital Camera) and the results are pretty amazing, its definitely faster than the card which is shipped with the camera (and many other brands like sandisk, viking, etc)and i had no problems using/installing it.
I am using the Lexar FireWire card reader which transfer the whole card into my laptop in seconds.
Kingsoton == five stars.


<< 1 2 >>

© 2004, ReviewFocus or its affiliates