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Roger Pinto · October 20th, 2012, 10:22 AM

How would these CF cards from WISE behave for Normal/Slow/Fast video recording on Canon C300 as against these CF Cards from Sandisk

Paul Cronin · October 21st, 2012, 08:55 AM

Rodger I would go to the Canon site and see what they have approved for their camera. Saving a few dollars is never worth it if the card is not approved.

Chris Medico · October 21st, 2012, 09:37 AM

On paper they look good. What you don't know is if they slow down as they get full or have any other quirks that can catch you when you least expect it on a shoot.

I've been using the Lexar pro series cards for my machines the need CF. Never had a problem with them. Certainly NOT the low cost option though.

Since no one here has offered any first hand experience you may be blazing your own trail with that one. If you give them a try be sure to report back and let us know how they work.

Nigel Barker · October 22nd, 2012, 02:39 AM

A 32GB card will record 82 minutes of 50Mbps video. We really don't use that many cards on a shoot so it seems pretty pointless to try & save a few bucks on an unknown card when a SanDisk Extreme is guaranteed to work.

Paul Cronin · October 22nd, 2012, 05:09 AM

Roger I also use Sandisk Extreme 32GB cards on my C300, Nano Flash, 5D MKIII. These cards are great and in my opinion cheap for what they offer.

Last year I had a problem with three cards when an assistant tried to put them in my 5D MKII backwards. It bent the pins on three cards. I sent them back to Sandisk and they replaced the cards.

Buy quality from a quality company and run redundant recording.

Roger Pinto · October 23rd, 2012, 10:38 PM

Used the 1000x 150Mbps wise CF 64GB card with no issues what so ever. Sandisk is yet to make such high speed cards. Moreover Wise does make range of cards and i have previously used their USB2 based SxS 32GB cards.

David A. Fisher · October 24th, 2012, 08:02 AM

I agree with Nigel. Why would you risk a shoot that could cost you tens-of-thousands on a card that you saved $50 on?

Terry Nixon · October 25th, 2012, 11:33 AM

Canon DLC: Cinema EOS Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of CF Cards are compatible with the C300?

Engineers at Canon, Inc. regularly perform compatibility tests under specific conditions to verify operation with popular, pro-level media cards. This information is updated regularly on Canon USA's web site, and should be periodically checked by users for up-to-date information. As of November, 2011, here is Canon's list of "approved" cards, which successfully passed these tests:

Manufacturer CF card model 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Sandisk Extreme Yes Yes Yes
ExtremePro Yes Yes Yes
Hagiwara Z III (UDMA-5) Yes Yes
Lexar Professional 300x Yes* Yes* Yes*
Professional 600x Yes* Yes*
Delkin Devices CombatFlash Yes* Yes* Yes*
Transcend CompactFlash Yes* Yes*

* Operation confirmed in all recording modes EXCEPT slow motion

Roger Pinto · November 7th, 2012, 09:24 AM

Wise 32GB CF Cards 1000x 150Mbps used extensively for event shoots on Slow & Fast mo shoots also. It worked perfectly to satisfaction with my C300 !!!

October 20th, 2012, 10:22 AM	#1
Roger Pinto Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: India Posts: 98	CF Cards & C300 How would these CF cards from WISE behave for Normal/Slow/Fast video recording on Canon C300 as against these CF Cards from Sandisk

October 21st, 2012, 08:55 AM	#2
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Re: CF Cards & C300 Rodger I would go to the Canon site and see what they have approved for their camera. Saving a few dollars is never worth it if the card is not approved. __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

October 21st, 2012, 09:37 AM	#3
Chris Medico Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Efland NC, USA Posts: 2,322	Re: CF Cards & C300 On paper they look good. What you don't know is if they slow down as they get full or have any other quirks that can catch you when you least expect it on a shoot. I've been using the Lexar pro series cards for my machines the need CF. Never had a problem with them. Certainly NOT the low cost option though. Since no one here has offered any first hand experience you may be blazing your own trail with that one. If you give them a try be sure to report back and let us know how they work. __________________ http://www.LandYachtMedia.com

October 22nd, 2012, 02:39 AM	#4
Nigel Barker Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norwich, Norfolk, UK Posts: 3,531	Re: CF Cards & C300 A 32GB card will record 82 minutes of 50Mbps video. We really don't use that many cards on a shoot so it seems pretty pointless to try & save a few bucks on an unknown card when a SanDisk Extreme is guaranteed to work.

October 22nd, 2012, 05:09 AM	#5
Paul Cronin Inner Circle Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 4,048	Re: CF Cards & C300 Roger I also use Sandisk Extreme 32GB cards on my C300, Nano Flash, 5D MKIII. These cards are great and in my opinion cheap for what they offer. Last year I had a problem with three cards when an assistant tried to put them in my 5D MKII backwards. It bent the pins on three cards. I sent them back to Sandisk and they replaced the cards. Buy quality from a quality company and run redundant recording. __________________ Paul Cronin www.paulcroninstudios.com

October 23rd, 2012, 10:38 PM	#6
Roger Pinto Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: India Posts: 98	Re: CF Cards & C300 Used the 1000x 150Mbps wise CF 64GB card with no issues what so ever. Sandisk is yet to make such high speed cards. Moreover Wise does make range of cards and i have previously used their USB2 based SxS 32GB cards.

October 24th, 2012, 08:02 AM	#7
David A. Fisher Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 57	Re: CF Cards & C300 I agree with Nigel. Why would you risk a shoot that could cost you tens-of-thousands on a card that you saved $50 on?

October 25th, 2012, 11:33 AM	#8
Terry Nixon Texas Media Systems DVi Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 289	Approved CF Cards for C300 Canon DLC: Cinema EOS Frequently Asked Questions What kinds of CF Cards are compatible with the C300? Engineers at Canon, Inc. regularly perform compatibility tests under specific conditions to verify operation with popular, pro-level media cards. This information is updated regularly on Canon USA's web site, and should be periodically checked by users for up-to-date information. As of November, 2011, here is Canon's list of "approved" cards, which successfully passed these tests: Manufacturer CF card model 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB Sandisk Extreme Yes Yes Yes ExtremePro Yes Yes Yes Hagiwara Z III (UDMA-5) Yes Yes Lexar Professional 300x Yes* Yes* Yes* Professional 600x Yes* Yes* Delkin Devices CombatFlash Yes* Yes* Yes* Transcend CompactFlash Yes* Yes* * Operation confirmed in all recording modes EXCEPT slow motion

November 7th, 2012, 09:24 AM	#9
Roger Pinto Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: India Posts: 98	Re: CF Cards & C300 Wise 32GB CF Cards 1000x 150Mbps used extensively for event shoots on Slow & Fast mo shoots also. It worked perfectly to satisfaction with my C300 !!!