SD Card and Case and Tripod help! at DVinfo.net

Charles Bray · May 24th, 2010, 06:50 PM

Hey All! My first post here. So I just bought a T2i to help me with my practice (dentist) and also to have for family videos. I found out the hard way that 16gb class 2 will not work. :) I also bought a case and tripod...and didn't like either of those, so I took it all back and am starting from scratch again. By the way, LOVE the T2i!! My last SLR was a Nikon N90S, so this is a huge step up!
Anyway, I could really use some suggestions for: where I can get the cheapest 16GB class 6 card, a nice tripod that isn't too bulky, and a nice bag. I know the bag is personal taste, but thought it couldn't hurt to ask. I have seen the sling Lowepro and thought that was pretty nice. Anyway, well thanks for your help and take care.

Chris Hurd · May 24th, 2010, 06:59 PM

Hi Charles, welcome to DV Info Net. I don't think you want the "cheapest" 16GB class 6 card -- that could be asking for trouble. Most likely you're looking for the best value, which doesn't always mean it's the least expensive. See these threads:

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-eo...lass-10-a.html
http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-eo...ory-cards.html

Charles Bray · May 24th, 2010, 09:05 PM

You are absolutely right. Sorry about the poor wording. Best value is more like it. Thanks

Sam Kanter · May 24th, 2010, 10:01 PM

Transcend 16GB Class 6 cards work great and are a good value.

Amazon.com: Transcend 16 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS16GSDHC6E [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]: Electronics

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...aSearch&N=0&Q=

Charles Bray · May 24th, 2010, 11:10 PM

So i am thinking of going with the sandisk 16gb. Is there a big difference between the 20mb/sec vs the 30mb/s? anyone have any pros vs cons to this card? thanks

Charles Bray · May 25th, 2010, 02:40 PM

can anyone help?

George Angeludis · May 25th, 2010, 02:52 PM

I think that Sandisk 30mb edition is the best option for the 45mbit streams of 550D.I haven't bought it yet but I am sure this will be awesome. Both my Verbatim and Silicon are good for capturing some minutes but sooner or later they stop.

Colin Rowe · May 26th, 2010, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles Bray

So i am thinking of going with the sandisk 16gb. Is there a big difference between the 20mb/sec vs the 30mb/s? anyone have any pros vs cons to this card? thanks

Either will do.

Khoi Pham · May 26th, 2010, 08:06 AM

I recommend you buy the most expensive card you can get, probably will save you money and headache in the long run, Hoodman Raw for your SD card and Tamron for your bag, Lowepro is fine too back when I was selling them, I have a Tamron for 16 years now and it is still in good shape, you might want to do more research with the tripod but you want one that has fluid head and counter balance that will match the weight of your camera.

Charles Bray · May 27th, 2010, 03:23 PM

can anyone give a good pros/cons of which card to buy? I have one person say either will do, and the other saying to buy the most expensive one I can find. Thanks

Colin Rowe · May 27th, 2010, 03:48 PM

We can only give the pros and cons of any brand of cards that we use on a regular basis. My personal opinion is, if you like to spend money, buy the most expensive card you can find. I pesonally have never had any problems whatsoever using Transcend class 6 or 10 cards, with my EX1 or 550D, others will say they have had problems using the same cards.
The current favourite, high performance SDHC that is favoured by EX1 owners is the ATP Promax class 6, and soon to be class 10 SDHC. There are lots of threads here relating to the different cards available. As I said above, there is little to choose between the Sandisk 20 and 30 mbs cards, both will get the job done.

Charles Bray · May 27th, 2010, 04:32 PM

Ok thanks for all your help. I went ahead and got the 16gb. Now can anyone recommend a good lightweight tripod that would fold down pretty small so I can carry it? I would like to stay around $50-100. Thanks

Charles Bray · May 28th, 2010, 11:26 PM

bump for more help.thanks

Colin Rowe · May 29th, 2010, 05:04 AM

Charles. It depends on the intended use, ie video or stills. A good in between choice would be the Velbon range. The D700 offers a reasonable fluid type head, which should be more than adequate for a 550D. You can spend a lot of money on a fluid head, but used carefully the Velbon should be up to the job. If you get the chance, take your camera along to a dealer and try it out on various models.

G. Lee Gordon · May 29th, 2010, 11:33 PM

IMHO, Skip the class 6 cards. Prices have dropped so low that they affordable class 10 cards(no red alert bar!).

May 24th, 2010, 06:50 PM	#1
Charles Bray New Boot Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 11	SD Card and Case and Tripod help! Hey All! My first post here. So I just bought a T2i to help me with my practice (dentist) and also to have for family videos. I found out the hard way that 16gb class 2 will not work. :) I also bought a case and tripod...and didn't like either of those, so I took it all back and am starting from scratch again. By the way, LOVE the T2i!! My last SLR was a Nikon N90S, so this is a huge step up! Anyway, I could really use some suggestions for: where I can get the cheapest 16GB class 6 card, a nice tripod that isn't too bulky, and a nice bag. I know the bag is personal taste, but thought it couldn't hurt to ask. I have seen the sling Lowepro and thought that was pretty nice. Anyway, well thanks for your help and take care.

May 24th, 2010, 06:59 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Hi Charles, welcome to DV Info Net. I don't think you want the "cheapest" 16GB class 6 card -- that could be asking for trouble. Most likely you're looking for the best value, which doesn't always mean it's the least expensive. See these threads: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-eo...lass-10-a.html http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/canon-eo...ory-cards.html __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 24th, 2010, 10:01 PM	#4
Sam Kanter Major Player Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 205	Transcend 16GB Class 6 cards work great and are a good value. Amazon.com: Transcend 16 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS16GSDHC6E [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]: Electronics Amazon.com: Transcend 16 GB Class 6 SDHC Flash Memory Card TS16GSDHC6E [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]: Electronics http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...aSearch&N=0&Q=

May 25th, 2010, 02:52 PM	#7
George Angeludis Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Thessaloniki, Greece. Posts: 179	I think that Sandisk 30mb edition is the best option for the 45mbit streams of 550D.I haven't bought it yet but I am sure this will be awesome. Both my Verbatim and Silicon are good for capturing some minutes but sooner or later they stop. __________________ My Films My Works FB

May 26th, 2010, 08:06 AM	#9
Khoi Pham Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 747	I recommend you buy the most expensive card you can get, probably will save you money and headache in the long run, Hoodman Raw for your SD card and Tamron for your bag, Lowepro is fine too back when I was selling them, I have a Tamron for 16 years now and it is still in good shape, you might want to do more research with the tripod but you want one that has fluid head and counter balance that will match the weight of your camera. __________________ Khoi Pham www.proeditproductions.com

May 24th, 2010, 09:05 PM	#3
Charles Bray New Boot Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 11	You are absolutely right. Sorry about the poor wording. Best value is more like it. Thanks

May 24th, 2010, 11:10 PM	#5
Charles Bray New Boot Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 11	So i am thinking of going with the sandisk 16gb. Is there a big difference between the 20mb/sec vs the 30mb/s? anyone have any pros vs cons to this card? thanks

May 25th, 2010, 02:40 PM	#6
Charles Bray New Boot Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 11	can anyone help?

May 27th, 2010, 03:23 PM	#10
Charles Bray New Boot Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 11	can anyone give a good pros/cons of which card to buy? I have one person say either will do, and the other saying to buy the most expensive one I can find. Thanks

May 27th, 2010, 03:48 PM	#11
Colin Rowe Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cornwall UK Posts: 793	We can only give the pros and cons of any brand of cards that we use on a regular basis. My personal opinion is, if you like to spend money, buy the most expensive card you can find. I pesonally have never had any problems whatsoever using Transcend class 6 or 10 cards, with my EX1 or 550D, others will say they have had problems using the same cards. The current favourite, high performance SDHC that is favoured by EX1 owners is the ATP Promax class 6, and soon to be class 10 SDHC. There are lots of threads here relating to the different cards available. As I said above, there is little to choose between the Sandisk 20 and 30 mbs cards, both will get the job done. __________________ Colin

May 27th, 2010, 04:32 PM	#12
Charles Bray New Boot Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 11	Ok thanks for all your help. I went ahead and got the 16gb. Now can anyone recommend a good lightweight tripod that would fold down pretty small so I can carry it? I would like to stay around $50-100. Thanks

May 28th, 2010, 11:26 PM	#13
Charles Bray New Boot Join Date: May 2010 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 11	bump for more help.thanks

May 29th, 2010, 05:04 AM	#14
Colin Rowe Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cornwall UK Posts: 793	Charles. It depends on the intended use, ie video or stills. A good in between choice would be the Velbon range. The D700 offers a reasonable fluid type head, which should be more than adequate for a 550D. You can spend a lot of money on a fluid head, but used carefully the Velbon should be up to the job. If you get the chance, take your camera along to a dealer and try it out on various models. __________________ Colin

May 29th, 2010, 11:33 PM	#15
G. Lee Gordon Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 431	IMHO, Skip the class 6 cards. Prices have dropped so low that they affordable class 10 cards(no red alert bar!). __________________ "Get Er Done!!!"