Yeah they are for sure a steal if you don't need write speed, since I like to do HDR and AEB photos and HDR panorama shots, I need the fastest write speed I can find that is still affordable and that is why I posted the cards I bought for a steal today.
Thanks for the testing and the correction.You are wrong Gadgetguy, I personally know as I have been testing this. The amount of time that it takes for the phantom to save 5 AEB shots or an HDR shot is relative to the write speed of the card, the faster the write speed the less time you have to wait between shots. The 633x Write speed cards are the best but the Lexar cards the OP linked to are only 633x read speeds and 20 megabytes per second write speed. That may be good for transferring files to your computer but it doesn't help transfer data to the card very fast
For 4K video, it doesn't seem to matter, as even the slowest cards can keep up, from my own testing, and that of others. However, I haven't been doing many AEB shots recently, nor spherical panoramas, but I intend to! Write speed is definitely a factor there, because of the tiny buffer in the camera, especially when the camera supports the higher write speed, which you have discovered. Confirmed in this thread, too! MicroSD card testing for photography, 5 shot AEB
Just so we are clear, the card you listed is 20 megabytes per second for the write speed. Also those specs always say up to, continuous write speed is slower
Cool thanks! I bought a bunch so I think I will return them to Bestbuy and buy at B&HThanks for the testing and the correction.
I just found the exact same 32GB Extreme Plus card for the same price at B&H without sales tax, and ordered 2 to get free expedited shipping. Thanks for the tip! Price expires at midnight Saturday!
SanDisk 32GB Extreme Plus UHS-I microSDHC SDSQXSG-032G-ANCMA B&H
Yes, the cards I listed are 20 MBps write speed. DJI lists the phantom 3 at 40 & 60 Mbps. Mbps = Mega bits per second, MBps = Mega bytes per second. So, according to DJI specs the Phantom has write capability of 40 Mbps (or 5 MBps) and 60 Mbps (or 7.5 MBps).
yes for photos, the spec you are quoting is the "Max Video Bitrate" which is lower.
i am not sure but there is a noticeable difference between cards (for photo bursts and HDR) video does not really matter.
Indeed, they will, but Best Buy still has to charge sales tax on the price match, while B&H only charges sales tax in NY. Saves up to 8.75-9.75% depending upon your state and county.
Indeed. Been confirmed in several threads. For 4K Video, it doesn't matter, as the fastest write speed is 10Mbs. It will make a difference for AEB, reducing the time interval until the next shot series can be taken, and time is money, especially when the battery is burning, and still needs juice to make it back home. More AEB shots per flight!
