SanDisk Extreme® III

Pros: Very durable, performs well at all temperatures, very fast read and write times.

Cons: Expensive, many devices can't yet take advantage of its speed capabilities.

The Bottom Line: Highly recommended for digital SLRs that are subjected to tough working conditions. Very fast write and read times, good reliability, and enough memory to get through longer assignments.

Review: Introduction My recent purchase of a Nikon D200 forced me to update my S anDisk Extreme III 1 GB compactflash card to something with more capability. Since this card has performed flawlessly, I decided ...

Pros: acclaimed performance, reasonable pricing, included data recovery software, supposedly included RAW software

Cons: Capture One software code only in marked boxes, speed and temperature range less essential

The Bottom Line: At now $100 after rebate, this is a no-brainer for reliability and brand name. Look for marked boxes for the PhaseOne software.

Review: It hasn't been too long when I praised the 2GByte for its new low price near the magic $100 mark. Now, only a few months later I added the 4 GByte version to my collection for almost the same price. Technically, the only difference is in the capacity, ...