Instead of less expensive MLC where its a MultipleLayerCells and break points in 1’s and 0’s are different bits and you can squeeze more memory into a foot print but cannot get the speed needed.

I am unsure of what SanDisk and Lexar Use. My experience with ATP and conversations with HoodMan Reps at the Photo Expo tell me they use Single Layer Cells - Which is the best way to go for the long term of reliability.

I am not affiliated with any card manufacturer and have owned cards from most manufactureres except HoodMan.

As always - comments on the internet should be validated with your own educated research.

I understand that Hoodman has been working on a 3″ loupe and it will be available soon!! I have been holding out to buy one as I own a D300.

Kevin

The actual shell assembly/pad printing can be done by any company with the relevant kit but the actual memory will be coming from the same factory as Sandisk, Lexar if they go for the good stuff. Pricing is done in units of 1,000 and traded daily on the markets. It really upset things when Apple switched to Flash memory for ipods. Much as I love my mac which I am typing this on, I cursed them for a god few days. Actually caused a sea change as now all quotes are limited to 2 days across the industry in case another Apple hush hush causes people to lose money when they used to give a 14-30 day price quote.

Reminds me of my research lab days when I would hear techno snobs informing me that it was a shame I worked for Philips as I only got staff discount on Philips TV and not the superior Sony TV’s. I used to smile as Philips supplied the screens and half the electronics for Sony. We also used to own Marantz and Bang and Olfsen. Nothing quite like getting staff discount on those brands

The device very likely contains Sandisk memory or equivalent, so paying an extra $70-80 for this seems like a total waste of money.

G.

The adage applies here that you get what you pay for and Hoodman, as I understand, has no field failures to date.

Some people have important enough work and risk aversion tendencies that they are willing to pay for the “insurance” built into the Hoodman cards.

Beside, ideally, you would only have to pay for it once.

Just a thought,
Pat

I’ve also looked into UDMA CF cards/readers and the Hoodman units, altough not well known down here in New Zealand, those in the know recommend them, but the cost differential is almost twice in our market compared to Lexar and Sandisk.

I have a question re UDMA, can these cards be used on any CF compatible DSLR, or do you need a specific make/model?

If you would like to know more about the differences between Hoodman’s cards and other brands, may I suggest you get in touch with Rob Schmidt, Vice President of Hoodman USA about their UDMA cards. He has been a guest on Scott Sheppard’s Inside Digital Photo Radio Podcast, talking about this kind of stuff.

I hope you find this useful!

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Régis

I was looking at one of your Digital Photography books the other day and you mentioned that you use Quantum lights, but I notice on your updated equipment list that you don’t have Quantum listed, just the SB-800 (excluding your studio set-up). Have you changed your thoughts on Quantum?

I use the SB-800s, but am considering buying the Quantum set-up in lieu of a third or fourth SB-800 or perhaps something like Norman or Lumedyne. I’m a wedding photographer and some of my fellow shooters use a Norman set-up on location.

I’m wondering if you have any thoughts on that. By the way, this question was in part triggered by your mention of “theStrobist”.

thanks again for all that you do!

I assume you have seen John Nack’s blog today, but if you haven’t, be sure to check out the link to the Candle Cannon www.candlecannon.com for the results of creative minds at work. Its a hoot!!

Emmet