Fujifilm 512MB xD-Picture Card

512 xd-picture card

Strengths: size and price

Weaknesses: none

Summary: Lots of storage for the price. The size of these things is amazing considering what they are storing. Compatibility with my fuji camera was my main reason for purchase and it has done just that. Very satisfied thus far.

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The Optimum XD Media for FujiFilm FinePix Cameras

Strengths: Capacity, Performance & Compatibility

Weaknesses: insufficient pricing discount to 1Gb XD

Summary: FujiFilm, Olympus and Toshiba share licensing, but only Toshiba actually manufacture all XD media.

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Look at the CHIP, rather than its packaging: there are differences, for example, between FUJI and OLYMPUS XD media. One of these differences is that ONLY the Olympus brand XD cards are guaranteed capable of what is called, "Olympus Panoramic Mode". For this reason, Olympus brand XD media are often sold at a small premium to FujiFilm brand XD media. However, anecdotal evidence gleaned from various NewsGroups, Digital Camera Forums, etc. suggest that BOTH Olympus and FujiFilm XD-512Mb media work, fully-featured, in FujiFilm cameras.

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There are also differences in performance & compatibility between different SIZES of XD media. For example, Fuji technical docs state that their "card readers" (or "holders") are only specified to work up to XD-512Mb size. There are scattered reports that some XD-1Gb owners have experienced compatibility problems, whereas ALL XD-512Mb media work well when connected directly to PC's and laptops.

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And it is interesting to note that some TIMING TESTS show that XD-512 media are FASTER than XD-1Gb. This performance difference exists, apparently, because of a difference between XD-512Mb and XD-M1Gb : note the "M"... this "M" means that the 1Gb size uses a different (more dense) way of storing bits on the XD media.

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Indeed, XD-M512Mb "Type M" media have begun to appear; if nano-second differences in recording speed, downloading -to- PC speed, etc., are important to you, ensure that your XD-512 media is NOT type "M".

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Finally, when we look at the pricing structure of XD media, XD-M1Gb at say ~$80.00 USD looks like a no-brainer when compared to XD-512Mb at ~$60.00; indeed, if your primary purpose is to use your storage media for motion/video, then you really must look at larger capacity. On the other hand, if your interest is simply digital photography, one XD-512Mb card is the optimum size.

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That 512Mb, at 3/4 the price of 1-Gb media is not more closely priced to 1/2 the price of 1Gb media ~ probably reflects the much higher demand for "optimum" Capacity, Performance & Compatibility, rather than (sheer bit density) size alone.

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This xD card works as advertised in my Fuji S3100 ...

Strengths: Works as advertised.

Weaknesses: No panorama mode (found on some Olympus cameras)

Summary: This xD card works as advertised in my Fuji S3100 camera. the 512mb capacity lets me shoot freely without worrying about the card being full soon. Although it does not have the panorama capability that Olympus cards have (panorama func. found on some olympus cameras) it serves its purpose well and is backed by a good warranty from a well known brand in Fuji.

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good card for normal use

Strengths: Small, easy to bring. OK space. Fast for normal use.

Weaknesses: A little more expensive than other brands.

Summary: Bought this card for my Fuji S9000. The speed is fast, however not superb. I tried to shoot movie at maximum resolution and tried the continuous shooting. The performance is excellent. I think the neck is the camera itself instead of the speed of the card. Overall I am satisfied.

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Fujifilm 512MB picture card

Strengths: lots more space than my 128 MB card

Weaknesses: none

Summary: I ordered this to use as an extra with my camera. I used it on vacation and didn't run out of space, as I did with my 128MB. The quality is also good

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Fuji xD Card

Strengths: Speed and Capacity

Weaknesses: Size

Summary: Great card with a very speedy transfer rate. Simple to use and plugs right into the slot with no confusion about which end to put in first. But this card is not for someone with very large hands because the card is really small.

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For me this is the best size for a picture card, i ...

Strengths: It's compact and can carry a lot of pictures.

Weaknesses: none

Summary: For me this is the best size for a picture card, it can keep a lot of pictures. Also I can take high quality pictures with my new Fuji camera and it takes all of them. It's compact and I can store it in my plastic box and carry it with my others xd picture card. It really doesn't take a lot of space but allow you to save a lot of pixels space. This is a very good xD-picture card.

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The card seems great. It holds plenty of photos an ...

Strengths: Holds lots of photos. Teeny

Weaknesses: None

Summary: The card seems great. It holds plenty of photos and is very small. It's a nice extra that a six-slot card-holder was included. Although xD cards are higher-priced than some other media, I found a good deal through Pricegrabber. Besides, prices on media are always falling. Those with Olympus cameras should know that, according to Olympus, an Olympus-brand xD card is required for automatic piecing together of panoramic photos.

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I liked the fact I can store my card in the plasti ...

Strengths: 1. Can hold a large number of photos and also can hold vedio clips. 2. Package includes a small plastic box to keep the XD card 3. Light weight

Weaknesses: 1. The XD card is expensive compared to other types. 2. Not designed to capture Panoramic images. 3. 512 is the maximum available size.

Summary: 2005-04-15 09:48:17 I liked the fact I can store my card in the plastic box enclosed. I bought an Olympus camera which can take Panoramic images. This card does not look like it supports this feature, which is kind of disappointing. But most people might not use such feature. In general, this is a Great XD card.

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This is a great product that is light weight and s ...

Strengths: Small and lightweight

Weaknesses: It is the largest they make

Summary: This is a great product that is light weight and small for easy traveling. The Fuji Picture 512MB card can be used to shoot movies on my Fuji camera. It also has the option to change the quality of the picture. With this picture card I am able to shoot over 600 pictures!!

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