I use any ol' SD card in my cameras, including a free 1 GB one that came with one of them LOL & Ultra IIIs, and haven't noticed any difference IN the camera. Getting images to the computer is where faster cards show their stuff, I think.I'll keep looking, but in the meanwhile, I was wondering if I need to purchase a card reader as well in order to tranfer the photos to my laptop while traveling?
I would definitely get a card reader. They are cheap and fast - you don't need to spend much, either. Make sure it's USB 2.0 - there are still a lot out there with 1.0 and they can be a bit slow...not that it's too much of a problem...have a drink, put your feet up
De nada - love to help where I can. I remember the Sony incident. There's a reason that Sony doesn't make the list when people ask for recommendations on cameras and unfortunately you found out the hard way!Alcina, thanks for stopping by. If you give both cameras your blessing I know I can't go wrong. You were the one who helped me when I was in Little Cayman and couldn't get a photo underwater with my Sony DSC-W80.
(P.S. Since then I argued with Sony so much about their false advertising that they sent me their cheesy $100 filter gratis. Suffice to say it did absolutely nothing to improve the shots. Wish I had consulted you before that purchase last year.
I may have missed it, but if you ever have time, a summary of your experience (with photos if you still have them) would be a tremendously helpful addition to our Sticky!
Rick & Choyster...your contributions to this thread have been fabulous. It's definitely one of the most helpful and comprehensive we've had in a long time! Well done I've added this thread into the Sticky now!