Digital camera accessories

[jbre1]

Hi Folks   - I am new here and need a little help.  I have a Nikon Coolpix 4300.  My instruction booklet indicates that I can use cards up to 128 MB in the camera.  Is there any reason why a 256 card would not work?  TIA for your responses.  Any and all help is appreciated.

[ShutterbugGail]

Hi Folks   - I am new here and need a little help.  I have a Nikon Coolpix 4300.  My instruction booklet indicates that I can use cards up to 128 MB in the camera.  Is there any reason why a 256 card would not work?  

Hi there, too, jbre and welcome,

The Q&A Board is new itself. We're glad you found us.

To be honest, I hesitate to recommend anything Nikon doesn't recommend. Your camera first appeared on the market about two years ago, so there are lots more choices in CF cards now.

I checked a pdf version of your digicam manual and it says:

The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX4300:

• SanDisk SDCFB series 16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 64 MB, 96 MB, and 128 MB
• Lexar Media 4X USB series 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 64 MB, and 80 MB
• Lexar Media 8X USB series 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 64 MB, and 80 MB
• Lexar Media 10X USB series 128 MB and 160 MB

Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of memory card.

It seems that Lexar has a 160 MB card though I 've never seen that capacity in stores. You could contact Lexar and order it from them.

Note that Nikon says the memory cards are those which have been tested by them, doesn't mean other cards won't work. However, it would be worth your while to call Nikon before getting anything over recommended capacities.

Here is a listing of Nikon's websites and tech support numbers:

http://www.digicamhelp.com/nikon-coolpix-5400/nikon-support.htm

btw, I happen to have a Nikon 5400 camera and wrote a Blog about it here at Digicamhelp. This is the reason I have information for this particular manufacturer.

[Mike54]

I took a quick zip over to Nikon and found a couple of other "approved" cards on the list.
Lexar Media 40x USB WA series 512MB* (Edge Code 0E1B)
Ritz Big Print 8x 128MB* (Edge Code 0E1B)
Ritz Big Print 8x 256MB* (Edge Code 0E1B)
Never under estimate the power of the vendors website.

[Mary_Lee]

Hi there I have a question reagarding Sony memory sticks verses Pro version what is the differance? And If I bought a new Camera 7Meg Sony could I use me old 128 sticks in it.
I want something that will have a quicker shooting speed to take shots at partys and not have to make people stand still for shots.
Any advice?
PS this is a great site I am so happy I fund it.

[ShutterbugGail]

Hi Mary_Lee and welcome,

We're happy that you found our site too.

According to Sony's website,

Memory Sticks have  total storage capacities up to 256MB; they are compatible with a wide variety of Sony devices, and they are "incredibly affordable."

AND

Memory Sticks PRO are advanced media for high-resolution imaging, have storage capacities up to 1GB and lightning-fast write speeds. They also state that the PROs are designed especially for high-end electronics.

^{Source: http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_BrowseCatalog-Start?CategoryName=dcc_DIMemoryStickMedia&Dept=dcc_DIDigitalCameras}

There are so many digital cameras coming on the market that it's difficult to keep up. I am aware of two Sony digicams with 7 megapixles. They both take Memory Sticks and one also takes CompactFlash cards (Type 1):

Sony P150
Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO

Sony DSC-V3
Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Compact Flash (Type I)

The newer consumer digital cameras are increasing in speed for both read and write time. The PRO sticks (or faster speed Compact Flash Cards) would probably be the best choices for the scenerio you mention. They will cost more but prices seem to be edging down.

Hope this helps. If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

[Deb]

Hi there, if I might add ... you can find high speed, large capacity cards by Lexar (for example) at good prices at a variety of online store. I'd suggest doing an internet search and see the difference shopping around can make.