Hey guys, please don't argue. What I like about the digital camera forum is we have been really civilized. Let's just discuss cameras, cool?
Ok back on topic.
SD Cards - It seems like in terms of popularity and Amazon rankings, the Transcend cards are the way to go. They are cheaper than their equivalent Sandisk counterparts. Their read speeds are identical but they write about 40% faster! Lexars are pretty pricey. I have their products and would support them except I haven't seen any benchmarks posted.
Speaking of, this famous photographer posted this very extensive guide of CompactFlash (CF) card speeds many years ago. Has anyone done something similar, recently, for SD cards?
Olympus M43 Price Drops - I'll probably post a longer version of this question in the Nikon 1 V1 thread. I received mine yesterday and while I like most of it, I started questioning my purchase. I paid $450 for the kit with 10-30 and 30-110mm. I thought the 30-110 zoom was worth the extra price since that lens goes for more sold separately. Going into this, I was viewing it as the V1 is a helluva camera for the ("cheap") price it currently is at. The problem is it fills my "not compact, not pocket-able, MILC" spot which I really want for M43. I plan on getting a OM-D and if I did, I now have two lens systems. Yes, I knew this going in. With the current price drops, would it make sense to return the V1 and get a E-PL5 or E-PM2 as my starter, or backup, M43 then later get the OM-D E-5 or its successor? I am already at $450 with the V1 and the PM2 I think is $500 (albeit with one lens instead of two).
I am quite happy with the V1 and it clearly can produce excellent shots as evidenced on the internet. I already have the 18.5mm on my wishlist but I have to stop myself because I do I really want to invest in the 1 system?