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A belated but sincere "Thank you" to all who offered me information and the encouragement to switch to the SanDisk Extreme cards. I appreciate the responses to that long ago post. I finally got around to buying two of the Extreme cards and I am a happy shopper. Sure enough, the faster cards are not going to eliminate my yen for that 1D MarkII, but the superior performance of the Extreme cards somewhat eases the itch.
Truthfully, I couldn't manage a 1D now if one appeared on the dining room table. I am nowhere close to getting my reflexes up to speed, much less my arm and hand strength. But, I am relishing the improvement in those departments. I do enjoy the challenge of action photography.
When photographing a madly running Galen (or Lightning, as we call him occasionally), I genuinely appreciate any 
improvement in emptying that buffer. The upgrade in speed produced a slight twinge of pain in the wallet; nevertheless, I can't imagine now returning to my trusty old Ultra II's for action photography. Heck, who knows? I may end up with Extreme 1V's before you know it. Ouch, I think I felt that twinge again.
improvement in emptying that buffer. The upgrade in speed produced a slight twinge of pain in the wallet; nevertheless, I can't imagine now returning to my trusty old Ultra II's for action photography. Heck, who knows? I may end up with Extreme 1V's before you know it. Ouch, I think I felt that twinge again.
Wonderful action shots of Galen...what a handsome guy he is!
ReplyDeleteEarl - Thank you for the comment. I do so enjoy trying to capture those fleeting moments. Galen looks so happy, doesn't he?
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots, Anita! Galen has been a true gift to your life. I'm glad that you found each other. :)
ReplyDeletePaul - Thank you for the comment on the photos. Indeed, this pup is a gift. Neither of us could bear to be without him now.
ReplyDeleteTwo beautiful shots, Anita. Glad to hear you're improving daily. Don't give up.
ReplyDeleteI've yet to upgrade cards. Maybe I'll try one to check it out. Thanks for the tip.
Ken - Thanks for the comment on the photos and for the good wishes. I get past the bad days faster all the time.
ReplyDeleteEither the Exteme cards make a slight difference, or I have drunk the SanDisk Kool-Aid. I hope you will check this out and publish your assessment.
Wow, look at that guy :). He's great, what a beauty! And good for you for trying out those speedy cards. I can't imagine going back to the slower cards.
ReplyDeleteMary Ann - He really can fly. I wish you could see him live. Fortunately, he isn't stuck up, inspite of his good looks. ;)
ReplyDeleteI may be late to the party, but I am having fun!
I'll bet that Galen sleeps like a baby after a workout like this!
ReplyDeleteSteve - You have that right. And, now you know why we are careful to be certain that he gets these workouts.
ReplyDeleteFunny, I also use an Extreme III, something slower before, but I've never had the feeling I need a faster card. Reliable yes, but fast?
ReplyDeleteBut that's simply what I take photographs of. I may shoot a fast boost if I make images for HDR, but then it's a maximum of seven exposures, with five being more likely, and that does not even fill the buffer.
Nice shots btw :)
Andreas - Thanks for your input.
ReplyDeleteGoing from Ultra to Extreme (I haven't tried anything faster than that) made only a slight difference for me, but one that I notice and appreciate when shooting fast action. There are a few occasions when I would like to shoot more than five or even seven bursts. Then, that speed is quite handy. If I shot only landscapes and stills, I probably would have stayed with the more economical Ultra's.
That top image is AWESOME. I'd call it a keeper.
ReplyDeleteMonte - Thank you. An AWESOME rating pretty much makes my day! Wow.
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