Will I notice a difference between a Sandisk Ultra and an Extreme SD card?

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Hi. I'm deliberating whether to buy the Sandisk Extreme III or Ultra II 4Gb to use in my D40x SLR. The question is, will I notice ANY difference when using the camera between the 2 cards?

Thanks in advance :thumbs:
 
I am sure someone will come along and point out that one is faster than the other, but as for noticing any difference in normal day-to-day use, I doubt it very very much !
Put the saving towards something else, like maybe a remote release, which is something I rated as of low importance until I got one !
 
I've got an Ultra and an Extreme SD card for my DSLR, and it the Extreme is noticeably quicker to display the image on the LCD after a shot is taken. I'd have to disagree with the earlier poster and say that for the sake of a few pounds having the best there is, and the extra speed is worth it.
 
Remember the quicker cards upload to your computer faster too. So if you're taking lots of pics, it pays to get the quicker card.

:D
 
Opps your in Spain, silly me but if anyone else in the UK is buying.

Which ever you go for, this may help deciding best value price.Works for all types of mem cards.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=871540
If you decide to buy from PCW then print this page and take with you http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/3439747/SanDisk-Extreme-III-4GB-SDHC-Memory-Card-With-MicroMate-Reader/Product.html

PCWORLD 39.99 in-store/on-line - DPP 110% 28.50 = 11.49 for a 4gb sdhc and card reader.

You can only order one per phone call or up to 3 on reserve and collect, but you can r & c several times or clear the shelves in-store.
 
OK, my comments were taking into consideration the OP's camera, and him saying "when using the camera"
Yes, the cards are different, but will his camera really show much difference between the cards ?
 
What is the write speed of the camera?

If the write speed of the cards (either of them) is faster than that of the camera - then no, you won't see a difference, because the camera is the pinch point.

If the camera is faster than the cards, then the faster card will be slightly faster - how much depends on what is being shot, what it is saved as and the burst rate.
 
Thanks for your replies, guys :thumbs:

How can I find out the write speed of the D40x? I've looked on Google but I can't find any reference to it...
 
Look in the manual. It will be in the specifications, towards the back page.
 
Oli R C said:
Remember the quicker cards upload to your computer faster too. So if you're taking lots of pics, it pays to get the quicker card.

:D
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It's all about time management. Let them start downloading and go make yourself tea/breakfast/wash your teeth/sleep/go to work

THat sort of thing ;)
 
At the mo with an Extreme 3, photos (in RAW) download in a flash, so to be quite honest I don't mind waiting another 30 seconds or so for a slower card to d/l.

Plus, i fancy getting a D200 soon so I'll most likely be having to change from SD to CF anyway... I think I'll order an Ultra to keep me going :)
 
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