Edward Bowman said - >I am using a I GB Microdrive in an EOS 1Ds. I need larger capacity. >I understand there are cards that hold up to 4 GB. Can anyone please advise if these new cards work well with the Canon >and, if so, where to buy at a reasonable price. >Many thanks
Edward, I have been using a 2.2 Gb Magicstore Microdrive on my Fuji S2 for about 8 months now with no problems. I am also still using the original IBM Microdrive I bought when the Fuji S1 was released a few years ago. I don't think I would want to go for a 4 Gb Microdrive because if the drive fails for whatever reason, you could potentially lose the images of an entire job or project. Using a number of devices of smaller capacity, albeit 1 or 2 Gb, there is at least a chance of salvaging a proportion of the work. The 2.2 Gb capacity is ideal for me - 58 full res 35Mb tif files or 160 RAW. If you go to www.mymemory.co.uk you will find all the info you need regarding 2.2 Gb compatibility, full money back guarantee if the drive does not work with your equipment and a current price of around 120 GBP. They also have details of a 4 Gb Microdrive for around 200 GBP if you really need that capacity. Snip from their site - >Provides 2.2GB large storage capacity in industry Standard CF-II interface and PCMCIA Type II compatibility (for PCMCIA adaptors), suitable for a wide range of handheld devices providing reliable storage >performance for MP3,PDA,digital still cameras, notebook PC and other handheld devices. >Fast 4200 RPM operation and intelligent power-saving mode >Advanced head load/unload technology; rugged shock resistance rated at 1500G (non-operating) >Ultra compact and light-weight, weighing only 16 grams. >Compatible with products that accept Microdrive and CompactFlash Type II. >(If you purchase this product for a device that uses a microdrive and it is not compatible, we will be happy to offer you a full refund or exchange). I hope this helps and I will point out that I have no association with this company. Regards Ian Jebbett Authorised NIKON Dealer Freelance Creative Digital Photo-Graphics email ian[at]foto-works.net Out-going text and images are Virus Checked =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
