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SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA

  • Price: $37.95
  • GBP 24.23
  • B&H # SAECF8GB
  • Mfr# SDCFX-008G-A61

Product Highlights

  • 8GB Data Storage Capacity
  • 400x Speed Rating
  • Max. Read / Write Speed: 60MB/s
  • UDMA 5 Compliant
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty

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The SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA provides fast, reliable photo and video capture. With a speed rating of 400x, this card boasts a read / write speed of up to 60MB/s. Ultra Direct Memory Access 5 (UDMA-5) and proprietary Enhanced Super-Parallel Processing (ESP) and Power Core Controller Technology ensure class-leading performance. When paired with a UDMA-compliant DSLR camera, this card guarantees speedy, high-quality photo and video capture. Enjoy the security of a lifetime warranty.

Power Core Controller
  • All-new Power Core Controller distributes data across card rapidly and efficiently; firmware algorithms use wear leveling to enhance endurance
  • ECC Engine Technology improves reliability
Highly Durable
  • RTV silicone coating for added protection against moisture and humidity
  • Tested to perform in extreme cold to hot environments and while exposed to rigorous stress, shock, and vibration
Format
  • Accepts RAW and JPEG files
  • Works in all UDMA modes
Capacity 8GB
Card Type Compact Flash / CF memory card
Speed Rating 400x
Write Speed 60MB/s max.
Read Speed 60MB/s max.
Compliance UDMA 5 - works in all UDMA modes
CFA Specification Type I Card
Environmental Requirements Temperature: -13 - 185°F (-25 - 85°C)

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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SanDisk8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA SDCFX-008G-A61
 
4.8

(based on 655 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (560)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (90)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Reliable (531)
  • Writes/reads fast (511)
  • Easy to use (439)
  • Great value (384)
  • Large capacity (358)

Cons

  • Small capacity (17)
  • Writes/reads slow (8)
  • Capability issues (7)
  • Cost (5)
  • Pricey (3)

Best Uses

  • Portable images/multimedia (363)
  • Storing images/multimedia (227)
  • Photography (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Enthusiast (248), Semi pro (198), Professional (175), Casual user (11), Getting started (3)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (354), Business (272)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (407), Yes (10)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Very Dependable

I use the Extreme Compact Flash in my Canon 5D Mark II. I would not use any other brand because my work cannot be redone. I am a wedding photographer and been using SanDisk ...Read complete review

I use the Extreme Compact Flash in my Canon 5D Mark II. I would not use any other brand because my work cannot be redone. I am a wedding photographer and been using SanDisk for over 5 years and none of my cards have ever failed. I just follow three simple rules. 1.) Never erase or move photos from the card, only copy. 2.) Only format the card on the camera, not on a PC or MAC.. 3.) If dropped do not use on critical work because they may fail the card. These cards seem to flawless (some of mine have over a million image taken on them) if properly used and maintained.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Freezes and looses photos

I got this with the accesory kit and I thought something was wrong with my new camera. The card was causing the camera to freeze and loose the pictures I had taken immediatly before freezing...Read complete review

I got this with the accesory kit and I thought something was wrong with my new camera. The card was causing the camera to freeze and loose the pictures I had taken immediatly before freezing. I would have to take the battery out to turn it off. I read online that I am not the only one that had this problem, other people said that it was this exact same card that ave them issues.

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5.0

So far so good

By Kibo III

from California

About Me Semi Pro

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Great Value
  • Reliable Performance

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Portable images/multimedia

    Comments about SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA SDCFX-008G-A61:

    Picked this up as a backup card. Shoot mostly to a Hoodman RAW card, then switch out of paranoia so some shots are on a different card. Whie you double chances of having trouble, you don't lose everything if there is trouble. Copied the files to a laptop while keeping the originals on the cards during the shoot which makes yet another backup and also lets you know the files are good. Saving raw and jpeg from the camera, the card write time doesn't seem to get in the way - but I don't shoot video so I don't demand that much constant write speed. It works as I need it to without a hitch - while that's not asking for much, it is everything.

    • Primary use:
    • Business
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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    5.0

    Excellent memory card

    By Kim

    from California

    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Great Value
    • Reliable Performance
    • Writes/Reads fast

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA SDCFX-008G-A61:

        I used the card to photograph a training fire by the local fire department. The card saved fast and I was able to catch some good shots without worrying that the card would slow down.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        5.0

        Flawless card

        By mahannah

        from Kalamazoo, MI

        About Me Professional

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA SDCFX-008G-A61:

              I've used only SanDisk cards in my Nikon D300 and have had nothing but outstanding results. Fast, reliable and fairly priced.

              • Primary use:
              • Business
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

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              5.0

              fantastic i like it

              By max

              from Playa del carmen Mexico

              About Me Professional

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Writes/Reads fast

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Portable images/multimedia

                Comments about SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA SDCFX-008G-A61:

                photo professional

                • Primary use:
                • Business
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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                5.0

                Great product. Consistently reliable.

                By Carpe Diem

                from Bronx, NY

                About Me Semi Pro

                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 SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA SDCFX-008G-A61:

                  I use this memory card for all my photos - including action shots. It always performs beautifully. Sandisk is the best.

                  • Primary use:
                  • Business
                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

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                  5.0

                  Will probably buy some more....

                  By Sidepipes

                  from Calabash, NC

                  About Me Semi Pro

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

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

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Portable images/multimedia

                    Comments about SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA SDCFX-008G-A61:

                    Excellent quality. I use it on my daily shooting.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Personal
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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                    5.0

                    Reliable Performance!

                    By Found Creative Studio

                    from San Diego, CA

                    About Me Professional

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

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

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Portable images/multimedia

                      Comments about SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA SDCFX-008G-A61:

                      I've been purchasing the SanDisk Extreme cards for years, and they consistently deliver great results. I have yet to have one of these cards fail on me, and I shoot nearly every day for work (knock on wood). The only time I have an issue with the cards is if I'm shooting on Multi Shot and have about 8-10 shots in a row, it will give me the "busy" signal for a few seconds. Only happens occasionally. Fantastic Product!

                      • Primary use:
                      • Business
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

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                      5.0

                      Works well

                      By Jules

                      from Los Angeles

                      About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Use
                      • Large Capacity

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA SDCFX-008G-A61:

                          The product came quickly and works very well. I have no complaints!

                          • Primary use:
                          • Personal
                          • Was this a gift?:
                          • No

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                          5.0

                          Fast

                          By Gustavo

                          from Brazil

                          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 SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA SDCFX-008G-A61:

                            Writes/Reads fast.

                            • Primary use:
                            • Personal
                            • Was this a gift?:
                            • No

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                            5.0

                            The best

                            By Rachael

                            from Seattle, WA

                            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 SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA SDCFX-008G-A61:

                              Super fast wonderful quality. The only brand I buy and use.
                              I am a wedding photographer and use the 8GB because it gets me through one section of wedding, such as getting ready. I am not a fan of any larger because I don't want to risk having all my data on one card.

                              • Primary use:
                              • Business
                              • Was this a gift?:
                              • No

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                              5.0

                              Great Memory Card

                              By RoRo

                              from Los Angeles, CA

                              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 SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA SDCFX-008G-A61:

                                This is a really good memory card. I haven't had any issues with it and I don't have any buffering issues when shooting video.

                                • Primary use:
                                • Personal
                                • Was this a gift?:
                                • No

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                                5.0

                                I would buy again

                                By richad

                                from Taylorsville, NC

                                About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

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

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Storing images/multimedia

                                  Comments about SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA SDCFX-008G-A61:

                                  fast reading card

                                  • Primary use:
                                  • Personal
                                  • Was this a gift?:
                                  • No

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                                  5.0

                                  They work great.

                                  By Mark

                                  from Vancouver, WA

                                  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 SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA SDCFX-008G-A61:

                                    They worked at advertised.

                                    • Primary use:
                                    • Personal
                                    • Was this a gift?:
                                    • No

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                                    5.0

                                    Great buy!

                                    By Vadim

                                    from Los Angeles

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Comments about SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA SDCFX-008G-A61:

                                    Works great with my 5D MK-II. Fits 285 full size RAW files. Been using SanDisk exclusively for many years - never had any problems.

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                                    4.0

                                    Holds a lot

                                    By Van Uxem

                                    from New York, NY

                                    About Me Semi Pro

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Easy To Use
                                    • Large Capacity
                                    • Reliable Performance

                                    Cons

                                    • Writes/reads slow

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Portable images/multimedia
                                    • Storing images/multimedia

                                    Comments about SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA SDCFX-008G-A61:

                                    This 8GB card allows me to shoot full spectrum adobe color in RAW format for an extended shoot. I can get around 300 shots in on this card. The speed is okay. For my next card I will ramp up the speed a bit. For the price this is a good midrange card if you do not want to go up to 16GB or higher.

                                    • Primary use:
                                    • Business
                                    • Was this a gift?:
                                    • No

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                                    5.0

                                    Just right

                                    By penneypix

                                    from Surprise AZ

                                    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Easy To Use
                                    • Writes/Reads fast

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Portable images/multimedia

                                      Comments about SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA SDCFX-008G-A61:

                                      Bought two of these because it's nice to have one project on a card. When I use my 32GB card, I find I don't use all of it, so why not save money? My camera can't download faster than this card, so why pay for extra speed?

                                      • Primary use:
                                      • Personal
                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                      • No

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                                      4.0

                                      It just works.

                                      By Tim

                                      from Carlstadt, NJ

                                      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 SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA SDCFX-008G-A61:

                                        When it comes to memory cards, there's not much more you can say than it works as advertised. With the capacity and speed I expected, I'm quite happy with these.

                                        • Primary use:
                                        • Business
                                        • Was this a gift?:
                                        • No

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                                        4.0

                                        Simple, easy to use

                                        By Daniel Allen

                                        from Seattle, WA

                                        About Me Semi Pro

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

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

                                        Cons

                                        • Small Capacity

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Storing images/multimedia

                                        Comments about SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA SDCFX-008G-A61:

                                        I wish I had gotten the 16 or 32GB card, but this one seems to work just fine for my current needs. Speed and reliability for photos (even in RAW) is more than adequate. I've not shot video yet with it, so I can't comment on speed/reliability in that capacity at this time.

                                        • Primary use:
                                        • Business
                                        • Was this a gift?:
                                        • No

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                                        5.0

                                        Great Memory Size for Travel

                                        By danl

                                        from New Jersey

                                        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

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

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                            Comments about SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA SDCFX-008G-A61:

                                            Solid reliable product, perfect storage size for Raw and JPEG. High speed write to allow for rapid fire.

                                            • Primary use:
                                            • Personal
                                            • Was this a gift?:
                                            • No

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                                            5.0

                                            sandisk cards have never failed on me.

                                            By photo bill

                                            from NY

                                            About Me Semi Pro

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

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

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Portable images/multimedia

                                              Comments about SanDisk 8GB CompactFlash Memory Card Extreme 400x UDMA SDCFX-008G-A61:

                                              I use the in my nikon D3s and D300 also D200 D100 They down load fast and I can shoot photos fast.

                                              • Primary use:
                                              • Personal
                                              • Was this a gift?:
                                              • No

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