Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Elite Pro Memory Card
Kingston CompactFlash Elite Pro memory cards are designed specifically to help advanced amateur or professional photographers get the best performance from their high-end imaging devices and applications, plus the autosleep feature of the cards preserve system battery life. No matter how fast you work, the Elite Pro cards can keep pace with its ultra-fast transfer rates of 25MB/sec. read and 20MB/sec. write. The cards high capacity means you can capture more continuous, high-resolution images, and when it's time to transfer your largest files, the high speed rating of these cards means that your production workflow will be more efficient than ever.
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Ratings Distribution
88%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Reliable (94)
- Easy to use (69)
- Great value (69)
- Large capacity (58)
- Writes/reads fast (44)
Cons
- Writes/reads slow (15)
- Unreliable performance (10)
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia (41)
- Storing images/multimedia (30)
- Digital photography (27)
- Image storage (15)
- Digital capture (11)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional (43), Enthusiast (40), Semi pro (28), Semi-pro photographer (7), Tech savvy (5)
- Primary use:
- Personal (55), Business (47)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (39)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great Card
I can get about 300 RAW files + Large JPEGS on a clean card. I shoot with a Nikon D300 which shoots @ 12.1 MP. So not bad. Write speed is not bad either...Read complete review
I can get about 300 RAW files + Large JPEGS on a clean card. I shoot with a Nikon D300 which shoots @ 12.1 MP. So not bad. Write speed is not bad either. It's not SUPER fast, but it is better than paying a heck of alot more for a card that with the same amount of storage and writes twice as fast...of course that's just my opinion :)
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Most Liked Negative Review
Kingston 8GB CF Elite Pro
Purchase this card from B&H. It was the cheapest for the capacity and speed advertise. The card does indeed have the capacity indicated but it does not have the speed. When photographing...Read complete review
Purchase this card from B&H. It was the cheapest for the capacity and speed advertise. The card does indeed have the capacity indicated but it does not have the speed. When photographing the same subject for the same number of shots (controlled light/studio) this card takes 50% longer than my 3 years old Sandisk Extreme III 8 GB CF to clear the buffer (on a new Canon 40D) even though both cards are rated with the same read and write speeds.
I would recommend staying with the trusted Sandisk cards...
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Elite Pro Memory Card:
First time user of this product --It worked perfectly in my camera Plus it fits my /HP 5180 printer so that I can download to other media or print right off the Compact flash
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Elite Pro Memory Card:
I looked at a number of web site and the was the best price for a speedy Compact Flash memory card. Very happy with the purchase.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Elite Pro Memory Card:
Works as it should. Cant beat it for the cost.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Elite Pro Memory Card:
This card is great for the budget minded photographer. The additional speed can be useful in some situations, but even with a 7D shooting at 8fps or shooting 1080p video I've not had any problems with the card.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Elite Pro Memory Card:
Like this card a lot. It is reliable, fast and has the right capacity.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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 Elite Pro Memory Card:
I bought 16 of these cards for my Pro-Digital Cameras.I have found these cards to be very reliable.I have shot Tiff at multiple shootings without any problems.Read & Write speeds are very quick.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Elite Pro Memory Card:
It worked great for my video
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Elite Pro Memory Card:
Been using for a couple of months now, bought it at a good price [$]was a little skeptical but working pretty well. So far So good
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Elite Pro Memory Card:
The 8 GB compactflash Elite Pro Memory Card by Kingston is my product of choice for my digital camera. I have used these in the past and they work well - fast, accurate, etc.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
Cons
- Unreliable Performance
Best Uses
Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Elite Pro Memory Card:
I use these cards often in my 744 recorder, and have always had good luck with them. Two of the 3 cards bought last week were NG. Just a bad batch probably. They are usually reliable. Happily they were accepted for return. I'd probably still use them again based on past positive results.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Elite Pro Memory Card:
Great price for all the space
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Elite Pro Memory Card:
This card is a real value for the money. 133X is middle of the road for write speed, and probably not ideal for journalists or sports shooters. I work mainly on a tripod photographing architecture or reproducing artwork, so card write speed is not much of an issue. If you keep this in mind, I'm sure you'll agree that the Kingston Elite Pro series delivers great performance for the money.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Elite Pro Memory Card:
Can't go wrong. Good download time. Why would anyone want to spend any more on a card with the same specs?
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Unreliable Performance
Best Uses
Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Elite Pro Memory Card:
I bought this card to use with a new Sound Devices 702 recorder. It worked ok for the 1st shoot with about 35 audio files captured. However, I noticed some strange behavior with the card files when I connected the 702 to the computer via firewire. They all played so I didn't think anything of it.
At the end of the 2nd shoot I tried to power down the 702 and it wouldn't shut down? After 20 minutes of inactivity (while supposedly powering down), I had to remove the battery to get it to shut off. I thought it was a problem with the 702 but after taking off the battery, disconnecting the power, reconnecting the power, etc, the 702 wouldn't load up -- still frozen. Finally, I took the CF card out and retried the 702 and it worked like new. Once I would reinsert the card, either while off or on, it would freeze the 702 again requiring a total power disconnect to shut off the machine.
I don't know if I could get it working some other way but really, I don't care. I'm not into hassling with workarounds after 2 short shoots.
The moral here, don't cheap out on your media cards. It's tempting and it got me once. It doesn't have to be the fastest card, but it needs to be RELIABLE. I lost all of the audio from the 2nd shoot with the card! The Kingston is going back via RMA today and I'm getting a SanDisk for a few dollars more.
By the way, the Sound Devices 702 is absolutely beautiful and I'm glad it was the card and not the machine!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Elite Pro Memory Card:
I use this in my Canon 7d. I like that it holds about 250 RAW files. I mostly do Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and weddings and I want something that holds about 1/4 of what I'll end up shooting so I dont have an entire event on just one card.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Elite Pro Memory Card:
I've used this Brand of Memory for 3 years now and just purchased more to replace my current inventory. It's reliable, fast up and downloads, and bulletproof for professional use. For the price this memory is a steal.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Elite Pro Memory Card:
I got this for my 702 audio recorder. It works well so far.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Good in high mp camera
Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Elite Pro Memory Card:
Used in a Sony A-850
Faster than some of my other CF cards.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Large Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Elite Pro Memory Card:
as I needed one, I'm satisfied for buying it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kingston 8GB CompactFlash Elite Pro Memory Card:
I been using this brand for years, realli good at a great price!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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