SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV UDMA CompactFlash Card
SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV CompactFlash Cards are for the high-end professional photographers, who require the highest possible performance and the largest capacities for their medium format digital camera backs and high-end digital single lens reflex (SLR) cameras. Extreme IV memory cards feature innovative ESP (Enhanced Super-Parallel Processing) technology and utilize the UDMA (Ultra Direct Memory Access) Standard which involves a process by which data can be moved from a storage device very efficiently, without laboring the host device's processor.
Every SanDisk Extreme IV CompactFlash card comes with RescuePRO Deluxe so you can recover images, documents, mail, video, music - just about any digital file, with ease. Built with leading-edge media recovery algorithms, RescuePRO Deluxe lets you preview recoverable data before you try to retrieve it. With RescuePRO's unique recovery algorithm for MPEG audio and MPEG video recovery (MPEG-1/2/3) what you see, and what you hear, is what you can recover.
- Designed to meet the critical speed and performance needs of serious professional photographers.
- Provides significantly improved workflow efficiency for capturing, viewing, upload and transferring large image files
- Ideal for demanding photo shoots under severe weather conditions - heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, etc.
- Built to perform in the most extreme temperatures from -13° F to 185° F (-25° C to 85° C)
- Up to 40MB/second sequential read and write (leveraging the new Extreme FireWire Reader)
- Durable, reliable and thoroughly tested - temperature tested (heat and cold); shock and vibration tested
- Included data recovery software ensures your photos will always be there (even if you delete them accidentally)
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by PowerReviews(based on 206 reviews)
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Pros
- Reliable (163)
- Writes/reads fast (113)
- Easy to use (110)
- Large capacity (107)
- Great value (77)
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia (75)
- Digital photography (63)
- Storing images/multimedia (51)
- Digital capture (30)
- Image storage (22)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (60), Professional (47), Semi pro (31), Semi-pro photographer (21), Photo enthusiast (17)
- Primary use:
- Personal (71), Business (49)
Most Liked Positive Review
Worth the extra money
I have been using the extreme III's for a while and I am glad I finally picked up a few extreme 4's. The first difference I noticed was the jump in amount of frames...Read complete review
I have been using the extreme III's for a while and I am glad I finally picked up a few extreme 4's. The first difference I noticed was the jump in amount of frames that the buffer would hold. I generally shoot a 1Ds Mark II with raw files. On the extreme 3 series cards, my buffer would be only 8 deep, with the extreme 4 cards the buffer goes to 11. I can also notice the time to clear the buffer is somewhere between 30-50% faster. If you are shooting high megapixel cameras this is the card for you, with the rebate it is a great deal. If you shoot cameras with ~8 Mp or less you probably get away with the extreme 3 series cards.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Hard to see the value
I purchased this as it was supposed to offer a speed improvement over the Extreme 16G III with a Nikon D300. I don't see any improvement, and it's not yet available in 16G either....Read complete review
I purchased this as it was supposed to offer a speed improvement over the Extreme 16G III with a Nikon D300. I don't see any improvement, and it's not yet available in 16G either. So there's nothing wrong with it, but there's nothing especially right with it either.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV UDMA CompactFlash Card:
A bit expensive but it's worked great with my 7D. No problems so far.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV UDMA CompactFlash Card:
In the 9 years I've been shooting digital never have I had any issue with a SanDisk card. This card is very fast, a pleasure to work with. Saves time.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV UDMA CompactFlash Card:
Just purchased a Canon 7D and with 18 megapixels and 8 fps burst needed a high speed compact flash card to handle it.
This fits the bill exactly.
Love it!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV UDMA CompactFlash Card:
Fast and reliable. I have been using the earlier versions hard for 8 years and have never had one fail. Rock solid.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV UDMA CompactFlash Card:
great to use in digital photography
Provide superior quality RAW photos and very fast capture rate
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Large Capacity
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV UDMA CompactFlash Card:
Prior to getting this, I was using 4G cards with my Canon 40D. Just bought a 7D and this 8G card couldn't be any better. I now shoot in RAW. Get it with the rebate and its quite a bargain.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV UDMA CompactFlash Card:
Wedding photography...allows me to shoot without worrying about running out of image space.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
- None so far
Best Uses
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV UDMA CompactFlash Card:
This card is very fast ("extreme" describes it the best)
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Reliable Performance
Cons
- Small Capacity
Best Uses
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV UDMA CompactFlash Card:
Great UDMA cards, great price with the rebates, am very satisfied.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV UDMA CompactFlash Card:
Pro sports photographer. SanDisk Extreme 4 cards are very reliable not 1 problem in past 5 years. Don't try to save $10 or $20 with a unreliable knock-off brand. Works well with my Canon Mark 3 camera very fast shooting and downloading.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV UDMA CompactFlash Card:
Easy to install, works fine, good response time, a tad expensive.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV UDMA CompactFlash Card:
Fast and reliable so far.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV UDMA CompactFlash Card:
I use 8 GB or 16 GB cards on my 30D and 7D. For action shots such as car or motorcycle races, airshows...it makes difference in taking rapid shots. Just make sure your camera supports the UDMA feature.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV UDMA CompactFlash Card:
8GB is a great size. The extreme iv makes me feel like I don't have to worry about complications...peace of mind.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV UDMA CompactFlash Card:
Portrait/Wedding
Writes/Reads quickly, great price
No cons yet!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV UDMA CompactFlash Card:
Large enough and plenty fast. I am a wedding photographer and one card is enough to get me through the ceramony without changing the card.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV UDMA CompactFlash Card:
I use the card with m either a Canon 50D or a 7D. The card performs well with both cameras.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
- I haven't any Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV UDMA CompactFlash Card:
Used this card in France and it performed beautifully. I was able to set up and take bracketed shots with no hold back from the buffer.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV UDMA CompactFlash Card:
I use this with Canon 7D. Bulletproof, clears camera's buffer quickly
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme IV UDMA CompactFlash Card:
Fast card, no problems in my EOS 7D. Nice rebate as well.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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What's in the Box
- RescuePRO Deluxe Software (pre-loaded onto card)
- Travel Case
- Lifetime Limited Warranty
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