SanDisk 8GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card
The SanDisk 8GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card is designed exclusively for the high-end, professional photographers who work under extreme conditions and expect the very best in products and support services.
This card has a minimum of 30MB/second sequential write and read speed (based on SanDisk internal testing), which allows for faster capturing of large image files to the card, faster viewing of images and faster data transfer rates.
- Cutting Edge Technology
- Features ESP Technology (Enhanced Super-Parallel Processing Technology), which provides best-in-class performance.
- Reliable
- Tested in extreme temperature ranges from -13 to +185° Fahrenheit so that they can be used to shoot photos in any weather condition.
- Durable
- Shock and vibration tested with industrial-grade RTV included, which is designed for rugged use.
- Data Recovery Software
- Get a Free download of RescuePRO software to recover photos or other files that are accidentally deleted.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 338 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
99%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Reliable (291)
- Large capacity (145)
- Writes/reads fast (142)
- Easy to use (129)
- Great value (85)
Cons
- Writes/reads slow (4)
Best Uses
- Digital photography (154)
- Portable images/multimedia (101)
- Storing images/multimedia (65)
- Digital capture (63)
- Image storage (53)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (103), Professional (62), Semi pro (50), Photo enthusiast (41), Semi-pro photographer (33)
- Primary use:
- Personal (100), Business (62)
Most Liked Positive Review
It just works
I am a full-time professional photographer, and between weddings, headshots, model portfolios, engagement sessions, and commercial assignments, I shoot several thousand frames every week.
I've been using the Extrem...Read complete review
I am a full-time professional photographer, and between weddings, headshots, model portfolios, engagement sessions, and commercial assignments, I shoot several thousand frames every week.
I've been using the Extreme III 8GB since they first came out -- never had a single problem -- no crashes, no lost images, nada. I currently have seven of them so I can shoot two weddings with my 40Ds without having to erase the cards from the 1st wedding.
Speed is as good as it needs to be for my cameras, and reasonably good for uploading (takes about 11 minutes with my SanDisk Firewire 800 card reader).
I would like the upload speed of the Extreme IV cards, but they are significantly more expensive, so for now, I'm sticking with the Extreme III.
I really like the 8GB capacity -- for me it's the perfect balance of two competing risk factors -- too small a card, and you're constantly swapping them, risking loss of the card, pin bending etc. Too large a card, and if something does happen, you lose too many pictures.
All in all, the perfect price/performance ratio for the professional or advanced amateur.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Great card
I am a pro photographer shooting weddings and portraits. I think this is a great little card and purchased two of them. I do wish the recording speed was a bit faster as I ...Read complete review
I am a pro photographer shooting weddings and portraits. I think this is a great little card and purchased two of them. I do wish the recording speed was a bit faster as I tend to shoot quickly and sometimes it can't keep up. Overall, a decent card.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card:
SanDisk has never let me down. Fast writing speed.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
- N O N E
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card:
When shooting RAW+jepg you will want a fast reliable card with lots of memory.....sooooo many people skimp on the memory cards, why?....this is the gizzy that records your wonderful photographs and video. Get a good one. Like the Sandisk extreme lll with 30mb/s and you'll have 'no worries'.
Sandisk is one of the best, don't skimp on the card. Plus get one with lots of memory,there is nothing worse than running out of memory when more photos have to be taken, you will not regret 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 III CompactFlash Card:
I use three of these cards with my 7D, and they work great. No write/read issues thus far, fast transfer speeds, and I've gotten up to 25 full-size RAW images at high speed burst mode, which is pretty awesome.
My only gripe so far is I generally have to fight with the case they come with whenever I want to open it, but I suppose from some viewpoints that's not so much of a bad thing.
- 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 III CompactFlash Card:
I haven't had the card very long, but so far it has been very reliable and extremely efficient. Has a great amount of storage and allows me to take pictures quickly and effectively.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card:
Not a pro but this card is perfect for what I need it to do.
- 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 III CompactFlash Card:
The 8GB card now allows me to shoot over 600 photos at once with out changing the card and the 30MB/S write speed is plenty fast. The price is right in the ball park.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card:
I shoot a ton of photos, and I was constantly uploading and formatting my 2gig card since I got a D300 last year. I did have to get a faster card reader to keep up though, of course.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
- None
Best Uses
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card:
I now have 3 of these cards and they have all worked perfectly. Very reliable.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card:
Performs well as expected from Sandisk Extreme line of memory cards.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card:
I have had multiple SanDisk cards and have never had a problem with any of them. It holds around 700 raw files when I use it with my Rebel XTi
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Camera
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card:
The card is used with my 7D works great! Keeps up with the 8 FPS shooting.
- 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 III CompactFlash Card:
I get a little over 400 raw shots on a card. I don't need much more space per card. Fast and dependable. Great value.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card:
use with Canon 7d and it has no trouble keeping up with high speed bursts.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card:
I ordered 3 SanDisk 8GB Extreme III compact flash cards for[$] each after rebate. They formatted in my Nikon D700 with no problems. I backpack in for two or three weeks and do not want to run out of capacity nor carry anything extra so 8 GB cards are right for me. Two or three days "out" and you should have the most reliable equipment money can buy. I have never had a problem with SanDisk cards and will not use any other brand.[...] Does not get any better than SanDisk and B&H.
- 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 III CompactFlash Card:
just enough. i don't think anyone, unless they are like a sports reporters and photographers, need more than this. it is fast enough and big enough. superior build quality and i love it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
Cons
- Unreliable Performance
- Writes/reads slow
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card:
Liked that this card has a lot of room. Worked great most of the time. However, when approaching the end of the memory, very slow between shots. Unreliable. Missed some great shots.
- 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 III CompactFlash Card:
These 30 MB/s compact flash are fast enough to not have to wait for the camera to finish writing. 8GB size gives me the size for RAW+JPG shooting.
- 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 III CompactFlash Card:
I use the project with a Nikon 700 doing Hockey photography. The card has been fast enough to support the 5 frames per second that the camera is shooting.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card:
Consistant output and reliable. Only wish they were less expensive. You get what you pay for though! You can never have enough memory cards!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about SanDisk 8GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card:
Used it in an industrial setting with a PC/104 single board computer as a solid state drive. Worked beautifully.
- Primary use:
- Business
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