Digital Canon

DC · Soul Rider Joined: 11 Mar 2003 Posts: 456

I'm getting my hands on a digital Rebel and need recommendations on memory cards, batteries, and places to buy these accessories.

Here are some of the items I'm looking to pick up:

Canon BG-E1 Battery Grip
Memory Card - Is there a difference between models? I found a 1 gig Flash Card at Fry's for $70...

RD · Addict Joined: 22 Apr 2003 Posts: 626 City: Discovery Bay

The Rebel doesn't need a particularly fast CF card although it's probably worth investing in them as newer models benefit from faster cards. Unfortunately Fry's isn't really a bargain center unless they're having a sale. I like Sandisk Ultra II 1 gig cards from buy.com usually less than a hundred. The card you're looking at at Frys is probably less than $50 online. The grip I'd look for on ebay- usually a lot of used ones there.

MattyBoyR6 · Outlaw Joined: 09 May 2003 Posts: 239 City: Mesa

To check what CF card works best for your camera you can check this page http://robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=6007

and a direct link to the D Rebel http://robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=6007-6425

Check the online stores for rebates and such. If the dif between a 1 gig and 2 gig is only $60-70 I'd go with the 2 gig card. I have run out of memory on my 1 gig without having a back up.

I have ordered from KEH.com as well as B&H and had fast shipping. http://www.keh.com/shop/product_class_digitals.cfm?cid=90&sid=digital2&crid=9319482

RD · Addict Joined: 22 Apr 2003 Posts: 626 City: Discovery Bay

DC · Soul Rider Joined: 11 Mar 2003 Posts: 456

Thanks! Great info!

What do you think about the Lexar 2GB 80x CompactFlash Card with Write Acceleration 169.95 (after rebate)

Also, I heard that transferring the pictures directly from the camera takes a loooong time. Is there a card reader you guys would recommend?

RD · Addict Joined: 22 Apr 2003 Posts: 626 City: Discovery Bay