How's my memory?

[Trowski]

I have several CF cards, a couple that are very large: 4x 8GB, 2x 16GB, and 2x 32GB. With any of my cards, I download the pictures off of them whenever I have a chance. However, then I leave the pictures on the cards as well so once downloaded I have two copies of my photos, which I'm glad to see seems to be standard practice for most here. If I know I'm not going to have time to transfer photos, I'll switch cards even before they're full, just in case. Part of the reason I got the bigger cards is that it let me use bracketing a lot more and not have to worry about filling up the card too fast.


I primarily use the 16GB and 32GB cards. The 8GB cards are spread between a few bags so there's always a card in the bag, just in case I'm in a hurry and do something silly like forget to put a card back in the camera.


Whenever traveling, I keep the backups and CF cards separate (usually with one of them on me in a pocket). That way I will have a copy if the other gets stolen. Luckily this hasn't happened to me, but I'm always cautious.


I think it might not hurt to pick up another 16GB card or a couple more 8GB cards. I think with either the 96GB SSD or 500GB drive for daily backups you'd be fine.


I'd ask how you were going to transport your gear, but I remember your "Prevent STDs" thread, so I think you've got a good handle on it. []

[Alan]

Here's something to think about: if you run short of memory while in China, just buy another card.


After all, that's where they make 'em!

[TheRoff]

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