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advise needed: memory cards & batteries
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yeah, what you picked should be great. I have a 16GB card but 8 should be just fine.
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The eneloop batteries are a huge improvement over regular NiMH batteries - their ability to hold a charge over a longer period of time are astounding.
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I really believe in the energizer lithiums and I also have an 8gig card but always go big and it will pay off in the end especially if you shoot raw
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Energiser Lithiums are an excellent choice in colder climes. They also lighten up the camera by a few grams.
If using rechargeables - how are you planning to charge your batteries? Remember all of the voltage conversions etc. I just bought a compact charger made by energiser here in canada which has a Nth American wall socket, but switches automatically 110-240 volts. It folds up really small (I bought it for travel too).
www.energizer.com/products/hightech-batteries/rechargeabl...
I also bought Rayovac Ni-Mh batteries with Hybrid cell technology. I haven't tested brands, but these were cheaper than eneloops, and I believe the key is to have this tech so that the camera works when you want it to. Check out duracell/varta equivalents.
As for the memory cards, get three and rotate them through the camera (preferably before you go too). I lost a full days shooting some wonderful memories in Istanbul a couple of years ago due to a fried card (camera issue). This also reduces the chance of theft of everything in one go if your camera gets stolen.
Speed-wise unless you are shooting action, I stick with the standard types. I've been using standard Sandisk cards for a number of years and really like them. The 8gb SDHC sized cards will give you around 750 or so RAW (PEF format) per card. Just remember that older computers (running XP or previous) may not be able to read SDHC cards, so you may not be able to upload photos at every internet cafe.
I would also suggest a compact USB card reader in this regard.
I would also recommend the Optech Neoprene camera covers - My K200D and 40mm Ltd easily fits into one of their "body" covers. I then put the camera in my pack (or a dry bag, and then my pack).
You're giving me itchy feet to travel again.....Bon Voyage and look forward to seeing some of the results when you post them.
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clarke_ag edited this topic 43 months ago.
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yeah the memory card is a good one i have exacly this one and can take a lot off pictures on its about 2200 jpeg in raw about 1000 (i thik never try to full it in raw) and the batery me to ill go whit the energizer e2 lithyum and it worth it
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www.plcreation.ca edited this topic 43 months ago.
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I'd been using some local brands of rechargables and recently bought 2 sets of genuine Energiser NimH 2500's - well what a difference .. now I'm doing a change a week instead of every other day.
Sticking with the name brands for batteries from now on ..
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I liked the Energizer lithiums that came with the camera, but I've been using Sanyo Eneloops since the lithiums ran out and they are working really well. I have a Maha 204W charger for the batteries, and while I have not used it yet, it has received good reviews. It works with 100-240V and 50-60Hz automatically:
www.imaging-resource.com/ACCS/C204W/C204WA.HTM
I use a Kingston 4GB SDHC Class 6 card and have had no problems.
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