What memory brand do i need for my Canon SD200?

newbie2005 · 09-05-2005, 02:06 AM

I have a Canon SD200 digital camera. It comes with only 16 MB memory. I feel the need for more. Ok, so i am a newbie in digital camera. I really don't know the compatible memory brand for this camera.

I'm thinking about getting 1 GB. There's this thing called "CompactFlash memory"...and also something called "SD memory". Which is the right one? What would be a reasonable price?

Can you folks help? Thanks.

- P.S. do you folks know where can I get free promotion codes?

**The_Other_One** · 09-05-2005, 02:25 AM

Did you even try to read the instructions or info on the web about it? It uses SD cards.

Johnnyboy0056 · 09-05-2005, 06:08 AM

all you have to do is look on the card that came with the camera...that will tell you which mem to get....i think hes right tho....its sd. double check urself tho....and brand isnt much difference....u got a great camera..thats the major issue....and amount of pixels is key...for your info....you may not need a gig of mem. a 512 sd card is going to hold about 500 pics with a 4 megapixel camera.

newbie2005 · 09-05-2005, 01:59 PM

There was no manual, no cd-rom. This is an OEM.
I was wondering if the Sandisk is the best memory brand for this camera, or maybe the PNY brand.

Johnnyboy0056 · 09-05-2005, 06:03 PM

i have 2 pny cards for my digital camera.....take em to the store and they print clear every time....excellent pictures..sandisk and pny are pretty close....u want the ebst...look at the kodak cards. otherwise, its up to you.

newbie2005 · 09-08-2005, 10:53 AM

Does it make a huge difference if i use the 1 GB Sandisk Ultra II secure digital card, instead of the regular 1 GB Sandisk secure digital card?

It is said that the Ultra II can transfer 10 MB/sec. Does that make my Canon SD200 camera return to the "ready mode" (after shooting a picture) faster?

Johnnyboy0056 · 09-08-2005, 05:20 PM

the write speed on the regular 1gb card is 32X...on the ultra II it is 60X, so its going to write to the card about half the time as the other.

price difference.......about 20 dollars

4W4K3 · 09-08-2005, 05:24 PM

Go with the Ultra II, i think the $20 difference is worth it. especially if your camera shoots live vdeo or large resolution shots. Waiting sucks.

krimson_king · 09-29-2005, 02:30 AM

dude, all you have to do is LOOK AT THE SHAPE of the card...CF and SD are totally different size AND shape. oh, and go with san disk if it doesnt really matter to you. and yea, for regular old picture taking, you wont notice anything different with the ultra...if you get into changing shutter speed, it takes usually as long as the shutter was open to write it. for example, you set it to 8 seconds. shutter opens...8 seconds...closes...then writes for another 8 seconds. get the ultra, it might only take 4. not an amazing feat, but if you dont have the patience for four seconds, its a no brainer.

Johnnyboy0056 · 09-29-2005, 05:32 AM

lol, a bit of a late response, but helpful nonetheless.....

09-05-2005, 02:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
newbie2005 Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 53	What memory brand do i need for my Canon SD200? I have a Canon SD200 digital camera. It comes with only 16 MB memory. I feel the need for more. Ok, so i am a newbie in digital camera. I really don't know the compatible memory brand for this camera. I'm thinking about getting 1 GB. There's this thing called "CompactFlash memory"...and also something called "SD memory". Which is the right one? What would be a reasonable price? Can you folks help? Thanks. - P.S. do you folks know where can I get free promotion codes? Last edited by newbie2005; 09-05-2005 at 02:09 AM.

09-05-2005, 02:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
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09-05-2005, 06:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Johnnyboy0056 Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Age: 23 Posts: 666	all you have to do is look on the card that came with the camera...that will tell you which mem to get....i think hes right tho....its sd. double check urself tho....and brand isnt much difference....u got a great camera..thats the major issue....and amount of pixels is key...for your info....you may not need a gig of mem. a 512 sd card is going to hold about 500 pics with a 4 megapixel camera. __________________ John G. :rolleyes: Sweet Ride- By Me, For Me :) ____________________________________________ ATX Clear Side Tower with 500 Watt Power Supply EPoX 5NVA+sli Motherboard Intel Pentium 4 CPU 3.40 GHz 1 GB DDR2 RAM (2 x 512 MB) Seagate 160 GB HDD w/ SATA Connection ATI Radeon X700 PCI Express Video Card

09-05-2005, 06:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Johnnyboy0056 Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Age: 23 Posts: 666	i have 2 pny cards for my digital camera.....take em to the store and they print clear every time....excellent pictures..sandisk and pny are pretty close....u want the ebst...look at the kodak cards. otherwise, its up to you. __________________ John G. :rolleyes: Sweet Ride- By Me, For Me :) ____________________________________________ ATX Clear Side Tower with 500 Watt Power Supply EPoX 5NVA+sli Motherboard Intel Pentium 4 CPU 3.40 GHz 1 GB DDR2 RAM (2 x 512 MB) Seagate 160 GB HDD w/ SATA Connection ATI Radeon X700 PCI Express Video Card

09-08-2005, 05:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Johnnyboy0056 Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Age: 23 Posts: 666	the write speed on the regular 1gb card is 32X...on the ultra II it is 60X, so its going to write to the card about half the time as the other. price difference.......about 20 dollars __________________ John G. :rolleyes: Sweet Ride- By Me, For Me :) ____________________________________________ ATX Clear Side Tower with 500 Watt Power Supply EPoX 5NVA+sli Motherboard Intel Pentium 4 CPU 3.40 GHz 1 GB DDR2 RAM (2 x 512 MB) Seagate 160 GB HDD w/ SATA Connection ATI Radeon X700 PCI Express Video Card

09-05-2005, 01:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
newbie2005 Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 53	There was no manual, no cd-rom. This is an OEM. I was wondering if the Sandisk is the best memory brand for this camera, or maybe the PNY brand.

09-08-2005, 10:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
newbie2005 Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 53	Does it make a huge difference if i use the 1 GB Sandisk Ultra II secure digital card, instead of the regular 1 GB Sandisk secure digital card? It is said that the Ultra II can transfer 10 MB/sec. Does that make my Canon SD200 camera return to the "ready mode" (after shooting a picture) faster?

09-08-2005, 05:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
4W4K3 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lewisville, TX Age: 20 Posts: 6,892	Go with the Ultra II, i think the $20 difference is worth it. especially if your camera shoots live vdeo or large resolution shots. Waiting sucks. __________________ My Computer I choose to believe what I was programmed to believe. Can I eat your brain? FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

09-29-2005, 02:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
krimson_king Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: connecticut Age: 21 Posts: 466	dude, all you have to do is LOOK AT THE SHAPE of the card...CF and SD are totally different size AND shape. oh, and go with san disk if it doesnt really matter to you. and yea, for regular old picture taking, you wont notice anything different with the ultra...if you get into changing shutter speed, it takes usually as long as the shutter was open to write it. for example, you set it to 8 seconds. shutter opens...8 seconds...closes...then writes for another 8 seconds. get the ultra, it might only take 4. not an amazing feat, but if you dont have the patience for four seconds, its a no brainer. __________________ sí, señor.

09-29-2005, 05:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
Johnnyboy0056 Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami, Florida Age: 23 Posts: 666	lol, a bit of a late response, but helpful nonetheless..... __________________ John G. :rolleyes: Sweet Ride- By Me, For Me :) ____________________________________________ ATX Clear Side Tower with 500 Watt Power Supply EPoX 5NVA+sli Motherboard Intel Pentium 4 CPU 3.40 GHz 1 GB DDR2 RAM (2 x 512 MB) Seagate 160 GB HDD w/ SATA Connection ATI Radeon X700 PCI Express Video Card

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