How do you tell compatbility?

[shutterbugtae]

Hi all,
I recently purchased a 512 card to add to my 2,128,&2,256 cards.
the 2,256 cards are Lexar and I have had no problems with the 128's either,But when I got my new Samsung 512 it would work in my S1 but not in the S2!!!:confused: anybody have a similar experience its got me stumped.TAE

[teski]

Since Fuji only specifically mentions the Microdrives in their manuals, there's really nothing to go from. However, most manufacturers will certify their cards on certain cameras. For example, I know that Viking tests their cards and certifies them, and I know that all of their cards work on the S2.

I personally bought a 512MB Ridata card from http://www.powerinnumbers.com.au for about $200. Very fast performer and even though the store is in Australia, the service and delivery time are both excellent. If you search over at dpreview.com you will see a lot of people talking about this card and the dealer.

Also, take a look at this thread:

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1020&message=3219322

This is from a Fuji owner at dpreview.com that compiled a list from other S2 owners about their CF experiences.

Good luck,

Teski

[Duck]

I was searching for a Ridata 512mb CompactFlash Card after reading the review it got on dpreview.com... wow! However, I have yet to receive the card (2 weeks) The shop I ordered from has not resonded to my emails... I dont know if they are sitting on my money (and card) or they never got my order.. oh well, I will cancel the card and order from somewhere else...

I have a 128mb Kingston Flash Card that will work in a Nikon 880, but not in the S2... darn!

[memobug]

Have you tried reformatting it in the camera?

Regards,

Matt

[Duck]

I formatted it on both the camera and the computer.. but no luck! I have read other posts about the Kingston 128mb card not working on the S2...

[teski]

Sorry to hear about your issues with your Ridata supplier. I'm assuming it's either from mydigitaldiscount.com or mypcmax.com as they are the other two companies that I know of that sell these. I personally would call my credit card company, dispute the charge, and then order from powerinnumbers.com.au as Vasa is super reliable even though he's in Australia (I'm in Washington State).

Teski

[Duck]

Teski,

I called mypcmax.. they searched their database and said that the sale never went through. The rep was extremely helpful and appologized for any inconvience... so I re-ordered the card from them...

Thanks for the help!

[teski]

Glad to hear that you got things worked out! The Ridata card is a solid performer in the S2. Enjoy!

Teski

[Wichita Wayne]

Originally posted by shutterbugtae
Hi all,
I recently purchased a 512 card to add to my 2,128,&2,256 cards.
the 2,256 cards are Lexar and I have had no problems with the 128's either,But when I got my new Samsung 512 it would work in my S1 but not in the S2!!!:confused: anybody have a similar experience its got me stumped.TAE

I had the same trouble when I purchased my S2. A switch to a different brand solved the problem. I was in the store when this happened so the switch was done by the clerk selling me tha card and camera as a unit so there was no problem. I would recommend taking the camera to the store, or using their demo S2, when you purchase the card and make them show you that it works.

[Topngu]

This list from Digital Camera Magazine:
Logitec EPCF-512mb
Princeton PCF-512
Ridata 512mb
Sandisk SDCFB-512-801
" SDCFH-512-801
Transcend TS512 MFLASHCP
Greenhouse GH-cf512m
Hagiwara sys-com HPC-cf512z
" HPC-CF1GV
Lexar CF512-12-251
" CF512-24-360
" CF1GB-16-360

and last one is winner....
IBM 09N4194 1GB Microdrive...: JEPG 22.42sec....Raw 40.05sec