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skybolt · Jan 10, 2005, 09:56 AM

Bought new Canon camera over the weekend. It says it uses Compact Flash Type I. I found a good deal on CF card, but it did not say "Type I". Is it the same? Should it work?

Thanks in advance!

k_munic · Jan 12, 2005, 01:54 AM

the number I, II, III has to do with physicall size (e.g. III are that Gb-micro drives, much thicker)

skybolt · Jan 12, 2005, 09:20 AM

Thanks for the info! I guess I think, then, that since the package I purchased does not indicate I, II or III that it is probably I. I looked closely at the card that came with the camera and the new card (still in the packaging awaiting the final outcome of my research - for possible return to the store)and they seem to be the same size/thickness. Guess I'll try it and risk not being able to return it.

Thanks again!

skybolt · Jan 13, 2005, 10:15 AM

Well, after all that, I have discovered that the card I bought is only 4X, so is probably pretty slow. Now wonder it was so cheap (Lexar brand) at Sam's Club. So, guess it goes back anyway!

bmedina · Jan 13, 2005, 12:07 PM

What kind of camera did you get? Most point and shoot digitals won't need a fast flash card.

skybolt · Jan 13, 2005, 01:36 PM

It is a Canon S500 -- yes, point and shoot. So you think I don't need to worry about the speed of the card? I read where a faster card would make a difference in the amount of time it took for the image to be stored on the card, allowing for quicker shooting of subsequent pics.