No more 8GB or 16GB SxS cards

Dave Morrison · August 28th, 2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug Jensen

I just got confirmation from Sony that 8GB cards have been discontinued, although some resellers may have enough in stock to keep selling them awhile longer.

16GB cards have NOT been discontinued.

Doug, I hope it wasn't the same rep who told you that they were NOT discontinued a few days ago!! This stuff can drive 'ya crazy, 'ya know? ;-)

Doug Jensen · August 28th, 2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Morrison

Doug, I hope it wasn't the same rep who told you that they were NOT discontinued a few days ago!! This stuff can drive 'ya crazy, 'ya know? ;-)

Actually it was the same rep, and that's why I originally wrote "that is, as of today. Anything can change at anytime" to cover my ass. He said he was expecting news from Japan this week, and it finally arrived.

I think it is a mistake to discontinue the 8GB cards. That is still the size I much prefer to shoot on. If the PXU-MS240 wasn't coming out in a month or two, I'd be tempted to stock up on a couple more 8GB cards while I could get them.

Dave Morrison · August 28th, 2009, 03:18 PM

I agree with you completely. I'm so broke right now that 8 gig cards are about all I can afford. However, if 16's come down to the same (or nearly same) price, I'd probably start using those instead. However, the 8's are SO easy to burn onto single-layer DVD's and I'm not as confident when doing backups onto DualLayer DVD's.

Mark OConnell · December 16th, 2009, 12:35 PM

Just noticed the Sandisk SxS 8 GB cards at B&H for $159.95. Hadn't realized they were available.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...1239/kw/SASBP8

Dean Sensui · December 16th, 2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Morrison

I agree with you completely. I'm so broke right now that 8 gig cards are about all I can afford. However, if 16's come down to the same (or nearly same) price, I'd probably start using those instead. However, the 8's are SO easy to burn onto single-layer DVD's and I'm not as confident when doing backups onto DualLayer DVD's.

Per gigabyte the 8-gig cards are the best deal. It does mean having to swap them out twice as often but that might be a small price to pay for a substantial savings.

It also means that all the eggs aren't in one basket in the rare chance that something goes wrong.

Dave Morrison · December 16th, 2009, 09:54 PM

My thoughts exactly, Dean. GMTA. ;-)

Ilya Spektor · December 16th, 2009, 10:30 PM

...And each 8GB card will fit exactly onto 1 dual-layer DVD for back-up...

August 28th, 2009, 03:18 PM	#48
Dave Morrison Major Player Join Date: May 2002 Location: West Central Florida Posts: 762	I agree with you completely. I'm so broke right now that 8 gig cards are about all I can afford. However, if 16's come down to the same (or nearly same) price, I'd probably start using those instead. However, the 8's are SO easy to burn onto single-layer DVD's and I'm not as confident when doing backups onto DualLayer DVD's. __________________ EX1, Nikon D750 http://www.morrisonphotographics.com http://www.heritagefilm.com

December 16th, 2009, 12:35 PM	#49
Mark OConnell Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 420	Just noticed the Sandisk SxS 8 GB cards at B&H for $159.95. Hadn't realized they were available. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...1239/kw/SASBP8 __________________ http://www.markoconnell.org Last edited by Mark OConnell; December 16th, 2009 at 12:48 PM. Reason: added link

December 16th, 2009, 09:54 PM	#51
Dave Morrison Major Player Join Date: May 2002 Location: West Central Florida Posts: 762	My thoughts exactly, Dean. GMTA. ;-) __________________ EX1, Nikon D750 http://www.morrisonphotographics.com http://www.heritagefilm.com

December 16th, 2009, 10:30 PM	#52
Ilya Spektor Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 99	...And each 8GB card will fit exactly onto 1 dual-layer DVD for back-up... __________________ Thank you.