On the DP Review web site, they have a (now outdated) comparison/review of the speed of various brands and speeds of digital "film". The details are a bit out of date, but the explanation of of the test, etc. is instructive.
Stan on 10/06/03 5:56 PM, William Robb at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Collin Brendemuehl" > Subject: Re: istD and threads > > >> Ok. I'll be simpler. >> If you take 2 quick shots does it take twice as long >> to write to the >> CompactFlash? > > Yup. About 12 seconds per image. > The buffer fills at five, and a minute later the light goes out. > >> Also, spend the money on fast CompactFlash. >> You'll definitely appreciate the difference. > > How does one tell if it is a fast card or not, prior to purchasing? I know I > have one really slow card, it's pretty awful, but it is also a 64mb, so it's > not likely to see much use anymore. > > William Robb > > >
