Kingston 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x
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Designed for working professionals, for whom high-speed performance is essential, Kingston's 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x will satisfy even the most demanding shooter's needs. The card features speed ratings of up to 600x, with read/write speeds of up to 90MB/sec. These lightning fast speeds translate into faster shooting and transfer of files. This CF card can hold up to 14,476 3MP JPEG images. Other compatible file types include RAW and TIFF.
The Ultimate CompactFlash 600x Memory Card also comes with data recovery software. MediaRECOVER 4.0 allows retrieval of lost or deleted files - translating into a saved job and hours of work. This software can also restore corrupted files on Windows and Mac machines. Kingston ensures that this card, like all their memory cards, has been tested, and is in 100% working order. In addition to this quality promise, Kingston provides a lifetime warranty and 24/7 live technical support.
- CompactFlash Ultimate 600x
- Professional photographers need Flash memory they can count on for even the most demanding shoots. CompactFlash Ultimate 600x offers sustained write speed ratings of up to 600x, making it one of Kingston's fastest cards to support high-end digital cameras and devices. It's designed to deliver superior results with fast data transfer and support for continuous shooting
- Ultra-Fast Rates
- The CompactFlash 600x card features ultra-fast rates of up to 90MB/sec read and write, so you can capture more continuous, high-resolution images in less time than with traditional CompactFlash memory cards
- Compatible File Types
- CompactFlash Ultimate offers plenty of room for capturing and storing high-definition video and high volumes of images in RAW, JPEG, TIFF and other large file formats
- Number of JPEG Pictures Per Card
- This 16GB card holds approximately 7,620 6MP JPEG files
- "X" Speeds
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Flash cards with a higher X-speed rating are designed to perform faster. The X-speed rating can also be translated into another common measurement of performance - MegaBytes (MB) per second of write speed. To determine the actual MB per second, you must know the value of "X" and do the math using the multiplier number and the value of X as claimed by the product
Kingston defines X-speed as the write speed, because users generally care more about how long it takes to write data to a Flash card when using it in a digital camera or cell phone. Typically, read speeds are higher than write speeds for Flash cards, so the write speed is more meaningful when measuring performance. As an example, Kingston's 2GB CompactFlash Ultimate card is rated at 266x; this translates to a write speed of 266 (150 KB/sec) meaning 39,900 KB/sec or 40 MB/sec
- MediaRECOVER Data Recovery Software
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For added peace of mind, CompactFlash Ultimate comes with a bonus download of data recovery software from MediaRECOVER to let you recover lost or deleted files and restore corrupt files on Windows or Mac systems
MediaRECOVER is a complete digital image and file recovery utility. The program recovers your lost files including photos, audio, video, PDF's, Office Files, tax spreadsheets, etc. from hard drives and removable media used in digital cameras, PDA's and other storage devices
Updated MediaRecover Version 4.0 Features:
- Multiple Recovery MethodsGreatly improved partition and hard drive support. A new recovery method added for faster and more accurate recovery of hard drives
- Added Support for Digital CamerasNow supports the ability to preview and recover over 200 high-end digital camera RAW file types
- Disk Management ToolsRestore corrupted media cards and securely erase data forever
Recovers Over 250 File Types
- Images: jpg, tif, png, gif, bmp, exif
- Email files: eml, nsf, url
- Database files: mdx, prm
- Archive files: bkf, jar, gz, gzip
- Graphic files: emf, jp2, epx, dwg, ai, fh8-fh11
- Document files: doc, xls, hlp, lwp, rpt, wri, vss, vsd, vst, mbx
- Audio/Video clips: avi, mov, mpg, mpeg, aif, aiff, dvf, m4b, iso, asx, midi, rm, ra, 3gpp, 3gpp2
- RAW Image files: Canon crw, Casio cam, Fuji raf, Hasselblad, Kodak dcr, Leaf mos, Leica, Minolta mrw, Nikon nef, Olympus orf, Panasonic, Pentax pef, Phase ONE AS, Ricoh j6i, Sigma x3f, Sony srf, sr2, raw, dmg
- 100% Tested
- To ensure that Kingston Flash memory solutions are among the performance leaders in their class, Kingston engineers select high-performance controllers as part of each card's design. Each card is 100% tested and you can rest assured that each and every CompactFlash Ultimate card has received a perfect score
- Lifetime Warranty and Technical Support
- As with all Kingston Flash cards, CompactFlash Ultimate cards are backed by a lifetime warranty, 24/7 live technical support and the legendary reliability that makes Kingston a leader in memory
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 63 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
88%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Great value (40)
- Writes/reads fast (40)
- Reliable (37)
- Large capacity (36)
- Easy to use (31)
Cons
- Writes/reads slow (6)
- Capability issues (5)
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia (21)
- Storing images/multimedia (21)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (25), Professional (17), Semi pro (17)
- Primary use:
- Personal (36), Business (22)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (56), Yes (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great performance
I bought this to use with my Canon 7D. It worked flawlessly with the camera... but I was really impressed when I plugged the card into my computer. Download speeds were terrific. ...Read complete review
I bought this to use with my Canon 7D. It worked flawlessly with the camera... but I was really impressed when I plugged the card into my computer. Download speeds were terrific. Even opening RAW files in PS directly from the card was lightning fast. I'm very glad I didn't pay more for a Sandisk or Lexar product.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Unreliable - Use at your own risk
I'm going with 2 stars on this one because 1 out of 2 isn't too bad.
These cards work when they work. 600x speed is negotiable. So far I get abou...Read complete review
I'm going with 2 stars on this one because 1 out of 2 isn't too bad.
These cards work when they work. 600x speed is negotiable. So far I get about 30-45mb/s in windows 7 from a direct to SATA card reader - not usb. This is also the case with my lexar express card CF reader. Same speeds.
Now for the bad stuff:
1 card has lost not only 1 critical clip during a film shoot, but also 2 other clips during wedding video shoots which is not okay. My 7D froze on this one card pretty bad - I upgraded the firmware to address the camera going into "busy" mode, but now instead it just drops the last clip it was writting to this card.
Also the 1 card (I have 2) transfers at 10mb/s while the other is 30-45mb/s as expected. These cards are also rated at 90mb/s which I've never seen even close to these transfer speeds. I would say they are closer to 50mb/s.
I'm a highly technical cinematographer who also writes a lot of software as a software architect so I know what I'm talking about when it comes to technology reviews.
1 card works as expected. No issues there, but after 3 shoots of failed clips the other card is total junk. I would never expect this kind of thing from some other manufacturers who are 100% reliable 100% of the time in 100% of the cameras and devices out there.
The limited duration waranty should tell you everything you need to know. There's a reason other manufacturers - including Kingston - offer a lifetime warranty on their cards. This one is not one of those.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kingston 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:
I have not had any problems with it keeping up with fast photos. I am shooting photos at Indy car and haven't had to wait for my shots to catch up before I shoot again!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kingston 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:
THE TITLE CAN NOT BE ANYMORE SPECIFIC. GREAT CARD, A MUST TO BUY
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- THINKTANK POCKET ROCKET
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
Cons
- Writes/reads slow
Best Uses
Comments about Kingston 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:
(Type 1 memory card ) I used this memeory card for my Nikon d2x my only compaint is the reasponse time, its pretty slow but i can live with it.
Pros
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about Kingston 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:
Kingston is one of the best on the market. There is really not much I can say about it.
Does the job perfectly
Very fast.
No Problems noted
I have also one old card 4GB 133x for 3 years by now and it is working perfect.
So if you need CF card, Kingston might be very good choice
- 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 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:
I've been using this in my Canon 7D and have had no problems. I don't notice it which is a good thing. It's very fast and since I export my images often, I never worry about it filling up.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- HD DSLR Video
Comments about Kingston 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:
I got this to shoot video with my Canon 7D after my old cards would delay seamless video. I'm a thrifty guy but this was worth the extra money and I have no lag in 1080 video now.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Value
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
Comments about Kingston 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:
Since I started shooting RAW recently with my Canon 40D, larger memory cards become a critical need. This 600X card works great with the camera. Write times are very good. And the sale price didn't hurt either.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about Kingston 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:
No probs with the card to date. Seems to work better than my Lexar 600x, but it's still early days.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Digital Photography
Comments about Kingston 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:
Keeps up handily with my 5D Mark II, as fast as I can shoot. Good deal for the performance and capacity.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
- Capability Issues
Best Uses
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about Kingston 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:
Fantastic...
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Great Value
Cons
- Writes/reads slow
Best Uses
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about Kingston 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:
I bought this product because on paper is seemed to compare to the Sandisk Extreme Pro, but at a much more attractive price. i guess you get what you pay for because the Sandisk is noticeably better (faster write speed). The Kingston was good for an initial high burst, but then started to lag (BTW, I use a Canon 7D). I've just taken it out of the package and did a rudimentary test against my Sandisk. I haven't taken it out into the field (wildlife photography), but I'm already skeptical it's up for the task of high speed continuous shooting and feel I'll be frustrated with lost opportunities. I think the Kingston is a decent product.... just not as good as the Sandisk.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
- Capability Issues
Best Uses
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about Kingston 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:
Used on Eos 30D on an extended trip where I will not have the chance to back up my photos.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Writes/reads slow
Best Uses
Comments about Kingston 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:
I just bought this 16Gig 600x Kingston and a 32Gig 400x Transcend. Using a Canon 5DII in burst mode, it took 17 seconds to write out 13 frames on the Kingston, but it took only 8 seconds on the Transcend. The Transcend was the even lower in price. Guess I will be sticking with Transcend.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kingston 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:
I wanted a really fast card and this one is perfect. I have a Canon 7D and pictures load to the card super fast. Would really buy this again.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kingston 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:
I bought four of these cards and the first job I shot the card unformatted itself and I lost the entire job. I reshot on the Sandisk cards I have been using for years. The second job I used a different Kingston card and after shooting about 200 raw files the card only showed 5 files when I went to download. Fortunately I was able to down load from the camera which took forever. I am afraid to use this product on any future shoots after two sketchy experiences on the first 2 jobs.
- 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
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about Kingston 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:
I use it in my Canon 7D, mostly for sports.
Even using large files it provides massive storage capacity. It also is very fast.
None
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
- Raw
- Video
Comments about Kingston 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:
Fast cards, much cheaper than other brands but work phenomenally well for their price. And like the headline states, these cards work very well with Canon's 5D mk II when shooting video.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about Kingston 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:
This was my very first time using this Flash Card. It's only been about 3 weeks, but I haven't had any issues with it at all. It has great transfer time. And records really well in my Canon 7D. I'd definitely recommend!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
- Writes/Reads fast
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kingston 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:
I use this memory card with a Canon 7D and always shoot RAW. This memory card is very fast and I never have to wait on the camera to write files. Uploading many MB's of photos to my computer also very fast.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Portable images/multimedia
- Storing images/multimedia
Comments about Kingston 16GB CompactFlash Memory Card Ultimate 600x:
• Over 600 raw pictures for a 12 MP camera.
• Convenient and secure.
• Competitive price.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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