Please note: Online ordering is unavailable until Saturday 6:45 PM EST. Feel free to browse our site and add items to your cart or wishlist. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patronage.

Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card

  • No Longer Available
  • B&H # KICF266X8GB
  • Mfr# CF/8GB-U2
 

What item is right for you?

Ask our Experts!

866.276.1435
Live Chat

The Kingston CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card offers an amazing minimum sustained write speed rating of 266X, making it perfect for advanced amateur and professional photographers who need reliable flash memory that can keep up with the most demanding assignments. With an ultra-fast transfer rate of 45MB/sec. read and 40MB/sec. write, the Kingston CompactFlash Ultimate Card supports high-end digital cameras and devices. Plus it comes with a bonus download for data recovery software from MediaRECOVER so you can recover lost or deleted files and restore corrupt files on Windows or Mac systems.

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews
Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card
 
4.9

(based on 26 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (24)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (0)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Reliable (23)
  • Large capacity (12)
  • Writes/reads fast (10)
  • Easy to use (9)
  • Great value (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Portable images/multimedia (9)
    • Digital photography (8)
    • Storing images/multimedia (7)
    • Image storage (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Enthusiast (15), Professional (7), Semi pro (3)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (8), Business (5)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 26 customers

    Sort by

    Displaying reviews 1-20

    Back to top

    Previous | Next »

     
    5.0

    Perfect card

    By Ephendi

    from Bratislava, Slovakia

    About Me Professional

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Great Value
    • Large Capacity
    • Writes/Reads fast

    Cons

    • Dont know

    Best Uses

    • Storing images/multimedia

    Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card:

    This is my first 266x compact flash card. Im working as oficial photographer and i want to say, this is very quick - write card. My EOS 1D will empty buffer to card in a second :). Thanks.

    • Primary use:
    • Business

    Comment on this review

     
    5.0

    Good product

    By figundim

    from Houston, TX

    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Great Value
    • Large Capacity
    • Reliable Performance
    • Writes/Reads fast

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Portable images/multimedia

      Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card:

      I use it in my Canon SRL, it's fast and it works properly. The cost is very affordable.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Comment on this review

       
      5.0

      Love it!

      By Mike

      from Tucson, AZ

      About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable construction
      • Easy To Use
      • Large Capacity
      • Reliable Performance
      • Writes/Reads fast

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Portable images/multimedia
        • Storing images/multimedia

        Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card:

        It can store so many pictures and it is extremely fast! It can store so many pictures that my Canon 40D will only show 999 and will show that even after a hundred pictures!

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Comment on this review

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Great Card

        By Matthew

        from Missouri

        About Me Semi Pro

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Great Value
        • Large Capacity
        • Reliable Performance

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Storing images/multimedia

          Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card:

          Been using the card in my Canon 5D for a couple weeks and have had no troubles. I get 500+ shots with it.
          I have used it in freezing temperatures with great results.

          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          Want speed , buy this card

          By Dave

          from Fort Smith, AR

          About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Use
          • Great Value
          • Large Capacity
          • Reliable Performance
          • Writes/Reads fast

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card:

              This card is fast, stays up with 1d mark III with no problems. I would highly recommend this card.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal

              Comment on this review

               
              5.0

              great price fast load time

              By xoxoxoxo

              from portland, or

              About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Great Value
              • Large Capacity
              • Reliable Performance
              • Writes/Reads fast

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Portable images/multimedia
                • Storing images/multimedia

                Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card:

                its been wonderful so far. 266x yields super fast loading time for photos. great memory for the price. cant complain!

                • Primary use:
                • Personal

                Comment on this review

                 
                5.0

                Excellent value for the price

                By Davek6

                from Sierra Vista, AZ

                About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Use
                • Large Capacity
                • Reliable Performance
                • Writes/Reads fast

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Portable images/multimedia
                  • Storing images/multimedia

                  Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card:

                  I use it to photograph scenics, nature, and birds. Fast speed, large memory permit rapid shots of birds and animals in motion, with little delay in download from camera memory to the card. In the past, many shots have been missed while memory que was downloading. I use a Nikon D200

                  • Primary use:
                  • Personal

                  Comment on this review

                   
                  5.0

                  Good with Canon 5D Mark ii for photo

                  By Hovik

                  from Burbank , Ca

                  About Me Semi Pro

                  Verified Reviewer

                  Pros

                  • Reliable Performance
                  • Writes/Reads fast

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Storing images/multimedia

                    Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card:

                    I use it with my Canon 5D Mark ii-Raw & JPEG with no problem-it's not fast as my Sandisk Extream IV but it's fast enough for event photography.
                    For video capture: You'll notice drop frame when capturing in full HD, but SD capture is fine.
                    For this price its purfect.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Business

                    Comment on this review

                    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    5.0

                    Great buy!

                    By JackShotMe

                    from Worcester, MA

                    About Me Professional

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use
                    • Great Value
                    • Large Capacity
                    • Reliable Performance
                    • Writes/Reads fast

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Portable images/multimedia

                      Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card:

                      I have always used Lexar or Sandisk and was reluctant to try something new, I'm glad I did! The price was ridiculously low and the x266 speed is notable. Works very well with the D700.

                      • Primary use:
                      • Business

                      Comment on this review

                      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Great product, small package!

                      By photogal77tx

                      from Houston, TX

                      About Me Professional

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Durable construction
                      • Easy To Use
                      • Large Capacity
                      • Reliable Performance
                      • Writes/Reads fast

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Portable images/multimedia

                        Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card:

                        I have no complaints about this digital card. It is fast and I have other Kingston cards that are 2+ years old and still working strong.

                        • Primary use:
                        • Business

                        Comment on this review

                        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        Worth every penny

                        By ridgecounter

                        from Oldsmar,Florida

                        About Me Semi Pro

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Durable construction
                        • Easy To Use
                        • Large Capacity
                        • Lifetime Warrenty
                        • Reliable Performance
                        • Writes/Reads fast

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Portable images/multimedia
                          • Storing images/multimedia

                          Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card:

                          In a world flooded with media with which to retain our precious photographic moments, buying a compact flash would seem to be the least of problems. However, as a long time photographer, I have been subjected to the angst of reviewing my “Pulitzer winning photos” only to find that many have been lost. Who knows why; I'm not a technician. However, my experience with the Kingston line of CF's has been without event. And this particular version provides several features that have proven most reliable. Obviously the large capacity is most important. In the best JPEG mode, this CF will capture over 3500 clicks, while in RAW, it is capable of over 400. The rewrite speed (266x max) not only allows for quick camera response but draws less available juice from my SLR's battery - very handy for long isolated shoots. All in all, a terrific value in CF's based on its technical qualities as well as a limited lifetime warranty.

                          • Primary use:
                          • Personal

                          Comment on this review

                           
                          5.0

                          8GB CompacFlash Ultimate 266X

                          By VXVIDEO

                          from New Bedford, MA

                          About Me Professional

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Use
                          • Improves Product Function
                          • Lightweight

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Everyday use

                            Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card:

                            I am using this card for video capturing with my Sony Z7U. It was work flawlessly. It's and excellent way to capture video and instantly edit. This has created a very simple work flow for my recent projects and has added additional services to my companies capabilities.

                            Comment on this review

                             
                            4.0

                            reliable, fast

                            By Thomas Graves

                            from Washington D.C.

                            About Me Professional

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Large Capacity
                            • Reliable Performance

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Portable images/multimedia

                              Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card:

                              I bought this to use in my Nikon D3, and it keeps up nicely with whatever pace I'm shooting. I've had no problems with corrupt files or any connection problems or anything like that.

                              • Primary use:
                              • Business

                              Comment on this review

                               
                              5.0

                              Excellent product

                              By Two Shot

                              from Myrtle Beach, SC

                              About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Durable construction
                              • Large Capacity
                              • Reliable Performance

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Portable images/multimedia

                                Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card:

                                Photo hobbiest using this CF for all photographic situations. Excellent results without any failures.

                                • Primary use:
                                • Personal

                                Comment on this review

                                 
                                5.0

                                BEST BUY&FLAWLESS PERFORMANCE

                                By DanY

                                from Hilton Head Is, SC

                                About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Lightweight
                                • Reliable
                                • Strong Construction

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Digital Photography

                                  Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card:

                                  Product performs flawlessly in my SonyAlpha 700, downloads great and with the discount is the best buy around

                                  Comment on this review

                                   
                                  5.0

                                  Kingston Ultimate 266X CompactFlash Card

                                  By jwisecarver

                                  from Arnold, Missouri

                                  About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Convenient Interface
                                  • Reliable

                                  Cons

                                  • Can't think of any at all

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Digital Photography

                                  Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card:

                                  Ultimate is a real good name for this card. I have othe cards in this range and the Kingston writes and reads faster than the others I own. I use this in a Sony A700 and I shoot alot of sports action shots and it keeps right up with me. Have not had to wait for the card to be written to. I will buy another one soon.

                                  Comment on this review

                                   
                                  5.0

                                  BEST VALUE ANYWHERE

                                  By cpdmajor

                                  from St Louis MO

                                  About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Reliable
                                  • Strong Construction

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Digital Photography
                                    • Image Storage

                                    Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card:

                                    Outstanding choice and lives up to the blazing fast 266x rating! Cant imagine life without it

                                    Comment on this review

                                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                     
                                    5.0

                                    Really shined in an unorthodox use case

                                    By X41 Experimenter

                                    from Beaverton, Oregon

                                    About Me Casual user

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Lightweight
                                    • Reliable
                                    • Strong Construction

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Solid State Disk Drives

                                      Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card:

                                      I got this CF card because it was highly rated on [...] user sites as an good way to convert my X41 to a solid state notebook machine. I was not disappointment. Teamed with a Addonics CF-ADI adapter, I was able to load a lean-and-mean WinXP OS , Open Office, FireFox, Thunderbird and get it all in under 4GB. The disk performance went from 17mbps to 42mbps with none of the hard disk head parking clicking noises that were driving me nuts.I also initially made a mistake with the alignment of the adapter and inserted it with the pins offset by one. Good grief - the card heated up before I could remove it and I was sure it was ruined. But despite the fact that the data was wiped (duh) I was able to reformat it and reload the OS without the loss of a single byte. This is one fast, robust compact flash card! I am very pleased and recommend it highly.

                                      Comment on this review

                                       
                                      5.0

                                      CompactFlash Ultimate 266x

                                      By Brian

                                      from Kansas City, MO

                                      About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Reliable

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Digital Photography

                                        Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card:

                                        Very fast read and write. Had it for about a month with no problems.

                                        Comment on this review

                                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                         
                                        5.0

                                        Great High Speed Card

                                        By MADN3SS

                                        from Largo, FL

                                        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Reliable
                                        • Strong Construction

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Digital Photography
                                          • Image Storage
                                          • Image Transportation

                                          Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Ultimate 266x Card:

                                          Used the card to capture high speed shutter captures of American LeMans and Indy race cars at the St. Pete Grand Prix. Performed extremely well.

                                          Comment on this review

                                          Displaying reviews 1-20

                                          Back to top

                                          Previous | Next »

                                          Card Readers

                                          GGI -  CompactFlash Type I & II Memory Card Reader - USB 2.0
                                          • Price: $12.99
                                           

                                          Memory Card Cases

                                          Vidpro -  COMP-1 CompactFlash Case
                                          • Price: $9.95
                                           

                                          Care & Cleaning

                                          Kinetronics -  Memory Card Contact Cleaning Kit
                                          • Price: $11.99
                                           
                                           
                                           
                                          See any errors on this page? Let us know.

                                          Close

                                          Close