4 GB CF cards with 1DmkII (not "N")

[Paul Romersa]

Are there problems with the 1DmkII re: 4 GB compact flash cards? My memory isn't what it used to be, but I seem to remember there were issues with the 4GB cards. I know Lexar's reputation with the 1 series...Has any one experienced any problems? I am going to Hawaii and thinking about buying a 4 GB card.
Thanks!
Paul

[Stan Jirman]

Never had any issues with 1D2 using 4GB and 8GB CF cards. However, for all intents and purposes, SD cards greater than 2GB don't work (it can be done, but it's tough and iffy).

[John Carolan]

I'm using Ridata cards and no problems with the 4gb 80x one in my 1D2. But I did need to buy a new USB 2 cardreader as the old one couldn't see the 4gb card.

[Paul Romersa]

Thanks Stan and John for the info...

[Will Thompson]

Originally Posted by Paul Romersa

Are there problems with the 1DmkII re: 4 GB compact flash cards? Thanks!
Paul

Hi Paul!

Yes there were problems with the Lexar Professional Series 80x cards (4GB and others) and earlier firmware. Both the 1DMKII and 1DsMKII as well as the cards had a problem.

I have 6 of the 4GB Lexar Professional Series 80x (that I have NOT exchanged) and have not had a problem with the newer firmware But did with the older version.

Here are links to the Canon USA website information:

1DMKII Link 1DsMKII Link


Hope this helps, Will T.

[Rob.Martin]

as a footnote
I've swapped to 8GB CF cards and 4GB SD cards in the 1Ds and 1D Mark II's.
Not looking back.
Rob

[Asher Kelman]

Originally Posted by Rob.Martin

as a footnote
I've swapped to 8GB CF cards and 4GB SD cards in the 1Ds and 1D Mark II's.
Not looking back.
Rob

What makes and series?

Asher

[Peter Galbavy]

I am about to go this route, 8GB CF + 4GB SD, using Transcend cards. I hope they arrive later this week - enough time to runs some burn in tests before I head of to the first festival of the (my) year. Transcend list the 8GB card as "compatible" while a number of people on DPReview say the 4GB SD works as long as you preformat in a PC.

I belive Chuck Westfall (you on here, aren't you Chuck?) said in an old RG post that once the SDHC stansard is ratified it is hoped that a firmware update for all the 1D SD-capable cameras will provide a format facility in camera. I am hoping that the 3 pairs of cards I will carry will not need me to delete images off the SD cards - as opposed to format - whilst in the field (literally).

[Michael Tapes]

I have never had a problem with Sandisk Ultra and Extreme series cards (2and 4 GB) in Canon 1DMkII, 1DMkIIN, 1DsMkII, 5D.

[Chuck Westfall(Canon USA)]

Hi, Peter et al:

Just to confirm, all current EOS digitals can be used with high-capacity CF cards (above 2GB). As of January 2006, the SD Card Organization had not yet ratified a standard for SD cards with capacities higher than 2GB. They issued a press release confirming that fact, and announcing that they were working on anew standard to be called SDHC, for "SD High Capacity." The good news is that the SDHC standard has finally been ratified, and we are expecting firmware updates for all Mark II EOS digital SLRs over the next few months. The potentially bad news is that at least some of the currently available 4GB SD cards may not meet SDHC standards. If you have any questions on this, I would suggest that you contact the card manufacturer or distributor. In the meantime, the Mark II cameras currently cannot format high-capacity SD cards in camera, although many users report successful results formatting such cards with their computers.

Best Regards,

Chuck Westfall
Director/Media & Customer Relationship
Camera Marketing Group/Canon U.S.A., Inc.