4 GB SD cards for istDS/DS2, istDL/DL2

[Adam Maas]

Flash memory degrades over time as it has a limited write cycle, just 
like floppy disks (Although the lifetime is longer).

They're consumables.

-Adam


P. J. Alling wrote:
> Actually some did complain when floppy disks changed from 5 1/4 to 3 
> 1/2.  Some programs were supplied on copy protected 5 1/4 inch media, 
> (mostly games I suppose), that were no longer available in the new 
> format.  Floppy disks were consumables however, with a limited 
> lifetime.  I expect that usable CF cards will be around long after 
> there's nothing to read them with.
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> Shel Belinkoff wrote:
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>>The memory sticks for my Sony cost between $80.00 and $125.00 or so each
>>when I got 'em, and I have six - 128mb each.  While disappointed that I
>>couldn't use them in a newer camera,  I found no reason to complain.  I got
>>good use from them, even used them to xfer data from one computer to
>>another for a while (still do, actually), and will eventually sell 'em for
>>whatever I can get for them when I finally get around to selling the camera
>>for which they're intended.  They've served me well, but now it's time to
>>move forward.
>>
>>I can understand that some people may be upset that their CF cards can't be
>>used in the new cameras, but OTOH, everyone knew going into this DSLR thing
>>that it involved developing and changing technology.  Did you really thing
>>that the media wouldn't change at some point?  Did people complain when
>>their old floppy disks were replaced by newer media?  Or is that not the
>>same thing?
>>
>>Using dual memory slots takes up space and, presumably, costs the consumer
>>some $$ as well.  I'd rather not pay for the space a CF card takes up.  I
>>do understand your point, though, but I think you may be in the minority
>>(not to negate your POV or situation, though).
>>
>>Shel
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>>>[Original Message]
>>>From: David Savage <ozsavage at gmail.com>
>>>To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <pdml at pdml.net>
>>>Date: 8/22/2006 12:18:47 AM
>>>Subject: Re: 4 GB SD cards for istDS/DS2, istDL/DL2
>>>
>>>Not if you'd bought $500+ (a 1GB & a 2GB in my case) worth of CF cards
>>>you wouldn't.
>>>
>>>You have to remember Shel, when most people bought there *istD flash
>>>memory wasn't as cheap as it is now.  If it had been, I would consider
>>>it disposable.
>>>
>>>For a camera maker know for backwards compatibility, IMO they should
>>>have put in a dual memory card slot.
>>>
>>>Dave
>>>
>>>On 8/22/06, Shel Belinkoff <scbelinkoff at earthlink.net> wrote:
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>>>>Would I still feel as strongly about SD cards had I bought a bunch of CF
>>>>cards?  Yes, I think I would.
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