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Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x

  • Price: $63.95
  • Instant Savings: -$10.50
  • Offer ends MAY 31 '12
  • You Pay: $53.45
  • GBP 34.13
  • B&H # KICF266X32GB
  • Mfr# CF/32GB-U2

Product Highlights

  • 32GB Data Storage Capacity
  • 266x Speed Rating
  • Read Speed: 45MB/s
  • Write Speed: 40MB/s
  • Lifetime Limited Warranty

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The Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x 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.

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Kingston32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x
 
4.1

(based on 41 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (26)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (6)

78%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Fast (20)
  • Large capacity / good size (20)
  • Reliable (19)
  • Easy to use (17)
  • Portable (13)

Cons

  • Unreliable (5)

Best Uses

  • Additional storage (15)
  • Video (10)
  • Back-up (7)
  • File transfer (7)
  • Digital photography (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Power user (25), Casual user (7), Semi-pro photographer (3)
    • Primary use:
    • Business (19), Personal (14)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (22)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Fine by me

I've had no problem shooting Kingston cards for the past 5 years. I use a Canon 5D mkII and 1D mkIV and ran test against a 32gb Lexar 400; the Lexar emptied the 25 ...Read complete review

I've had no problem shooting Kingston cards for the past 5 years. I use a Canon 5D mkII and 1D mkIV and ran test against a 32gb Lexar 400; the Lexar emptied the 25 shot buffer on the 1DmkIV in 9sec.; the Kingston in 14sec. For my $ and shooting style the faster 5sec. means nothing. Just Saying!

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Not Happy

I use this product with my Canon EOS 7D.

I've only had it for a couple of weeks, and I'm experiencing digital dropout with pics, and video. Strange thing, I...Read complete review

I use this product with my Canon EOS 7D.

I've only had it for a couple of weeks, and I'm experiencing digital dropout with pics, and video. Strange thing, I can copy the same file from the card multiple times with different results. Example: the file will be corrupt when I transfer using my card reader, then I'll copy it again, and it will be fine. Or, a pic will be messed up on the reader, but if I use the camera to copy it over the photo will be fine.

This has been a consistent problem.

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1.0

Not happy anymore

By dp.photolad

from Hudson, WI

About Me Power user

Pros

  • High Capacity

Cons

  • Unreliable

Best Uses

  • Additional Storage

Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x:

I got this card in 2 days before a wedding I had to photograph, I had a 16GB Kingston that works perfectly so I naturally just ordered another larger card from them.

I figured I would start using the larger card first and realized that it would reject photos from the buffer or would freeze, I would have to pull the battery out just to get the card to function again, put the 16GB back in and didn't have any problems until I filled it and had to go back to this card, I lost some really magic moments even after capturing them because the card would freeze.

I'm not sure if I will return this and get 2x 16GB cards or see if the card is faulty and get the same, all I do know is that I'm not happy with the product and will most likely not be getting anymore Kingston products.

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

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5.0

Great bang for your buck!

By Ian Q.

from Brossard, Quebec

About Me Power user

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • High Capacity
  • Reliable

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Additional Storage
    • Backup

    Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x:

    I now own two of these. This card is very reliable and at a great price!

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

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    5.0

    ONTIME

    By PHOTOMAN

    from SF,CA

    Verified Buyer

    Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x:

    Could not complain.

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    3.0

    Odd math?

    By Gram

    from Spokane, WA

    About Me Power user

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • High Capacity
    • Portable

    Cons

    • Holds 20 less images

    Best Uses

    • Backup

    Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x:

    Doesn't seem quite as fast as my Lexar cards and oddly enough, holds 20 less images in RAW+Fine JPEG format. Seems odd?

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

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    5.0

    I like it!

    By Brian

    from Charlotte NC

    About Me Power user

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Fast
    • High Capacity

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Additional Storage

      Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x:

      Its big and fast! I can get about 1300 raw file from my 5dii on this card.

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

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      5.0

      Great Card for the price

      By MMG

      from Madison

      About Me Power user

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Set Up
      • Easy To Use
      • Fast
      • High Capacity
      • Portable
      • Reliable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Additional Storage
        • Backup
        • File Transfer
        • Video

        Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x:

        I use this in my 5D Mark 2 and it works great. I've never maxed it out, and I like to take a lot of pictures, and I shoot in RAW.

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

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        5.0

        Compatible with 5D3 All-I video

        By andrewaldenmiller

        from Austin, TX

        Verified Buyer

        Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x:

        I bought these card for a 5D3 to replace my older X133 cards which can't keep up with the data rate of the new camera. These work.

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        4.0

        Doing the job just fine

        By Dobrin

        from New York

        About Me Casual user

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Cheap

        Cons

        • None

        Best Uses

        • In camera

        Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x:

        I use this card in my 5D Mark II. No problems whatsoever. Great value for the money!

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

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        5.0

        Love this CF Card

        By Lady Photographer in Texas

        from Llano, TX

        About Me Power user

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Set Up
        • Easy To Use
        • Fast
        • High Capacity
        • Portable
        • Reliable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Additional Storage

          Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x:

          Works great for when I need to take lots of shots at weddings or sporting events.

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

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          5.0

          Great cards for the money

          By E

          from Birmingham, AL

          About Me Power user

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Set Up
          • Easy To Use
          • Fast
          • High Capacity
          • Portable
          • Reliable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Additional Storage
            • File Transfer
            • Video

            Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x:

            I bought a pair of these to increase my shooting capacity. So far I have been very pleased. I haven't seen any lag even when shooting in high speed burst, in RAW mode. Very happy.

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

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            4.0

            Great value

            By Len

            from New York

            About Me Power user

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x:

                  Lots of memory for a great price and decent speed.

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

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                  5.0

                  a brand you can rely on

                  By quivertree

                  from nyc

                  About Me Power user

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Set Up
                  • Easy To Use
                  • Fast
                  • High Capacity
                  • Portable
                  • Reliable

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • File Transfer

                    Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x:

                    i've never had a problem with kingston - it's affordable, reliable and durable

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

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                    5.0

                    Great Cards

                    By Conrod Photography

                    from Nova Scotia, Canada

                    About Me Power user

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Set Up
                    • Easy To Use
                    • Fast
                    • High Capacity
                    • Portable
                    • Reliable

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Additional Storage

                      Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x:

                      I never have any issues with Kingston Cards, they work just like they are supposed too. And KIngston's data recovery is excellant and free. I've used the recovery program on other brand cards.

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

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                      1.0

                      Does not work in Nikon D700/D800

                      By Josh

                      from Seattle

                      About Me Power user

                      Verified Reviewer

                      Pros

                        Cons

                        • Not compatible
                        • Unreliable

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x:

                          I bought 2 of these cards, and they did not work in my D700 or D800. I contacted Kingston, and they confirmed this, and said that Nikon has to come out with a firmware upgrade before they'll work.

                          I've never had a card not work in my D700 before...

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

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                          1.0

                          DO NOT BUY!!!

                          By Mike-Richards.com

                          from Orlando, FL

                          About Me Power user

                          Verified Reviewer

                          Pros

                          • PRICE

                          Cons

                          • Slow
                          • Unreliable

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x:

                            I am a pro photographer and run dual D3 cameras when shooting weddings. I've always used Sandisk and Lexar but I decided to give these a try due to their low cost. Boy was that a mistake! First off, thank GOD I shoot D3 cameras and use the in camera back-up function cause not only 1 card failed of 4, but so far 2 cards have completely failed on me, freezing up my D3 when writing and give files half black. Also, I got a CHA error on my D3 with another of the cards, put my Sandisk back in and NO PROBLEMS! Stay clear from Kingston! I've owned a total of 7 Kingston cards, and 2 have completely failed, 3 are EXTREMELY slow when viewing files and the other 2 are okay but I'm returning all of them!!!!

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

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                            5.0

                            Quality service

                            By romaxprod

                            from IN

                            About Me Casual user

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                  Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x:

                                  I received item quickly and on time.
                                  I have previous good experiences with B&H, always precisely and on time.

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

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                                  5.0

                                  Fine by me

                                  By The Esteemed

                                  from Northern Virginia

                                  About Me Casual user

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • High Capacity
                                  • Portable
                                  • Reliable

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Additional Storage

                                    Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x:

                                    I've had no problem shooting Kingston cards for the past 5 years. I use a Canon 5D mkII and 1D mkIV and ran test against a 32gb Lexar 400; the Lexar emptied the 25 shot buffer on the 1DmkIV in 9sec.; the Kingston in 14sec. For my $ and shooting style the faster 5sec. means nothing. Just Saying!

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

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                                    2.0

                                    Do not recommend this card to 7D

                                    By T.S.

                                    from Chicago

                                    About Me Casual user

                                    Pros

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                          Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x:

                                          I use this for 7D shooting video and photo.
                                          Of course doing still images has no problem, but it stops recording so many times and I couldn't restart for a few mins. It's getting worse during video shoot, Error 02 it says.
                                          Do not recommend you to get this if you are shooting videos.

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

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                                          5.0

                                          Size, speed, price, it has it all!

                                          By Tim's Digital Darkroom

                                          from Austin, TX

                                          About Me Power user

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Easy To Set Up
                                          • Easy To Use
                                          • Fast
                                          • High Capacity
                                          • Portable
                                          • Reliable

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Additional Storage
                                            • Video

                                            Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x:

                                            First, coming from Kingston having used many of their CFC cards before I know I am getting a quality product.
                                            Second, for the size, speed, and price of this, you simply cannot beat it in all three categories.
                                            It is being used in my Canon 5DMII and it has performed brilliantly thus far in both 21MP RAW files and full HD video.

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

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                                            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                                             
                                            4.0

                                            Good general purpose CF card

                                            By Jeff

                                            from Albuquerque, NM

                                            About Me Power user

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Additional Storage
                                                • Video

                                                Comments about Kingston 32GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 266x:

                                                I used it for digital video on my Nikon D300S. it can't keep up with 15 + frame bursts, but it did fine with recording video. for the price, I would recommend. For high end photographers that need rapid fire fps, you can do better, but will pay much more.

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

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