SanDisk 4GB Extreme IV CompactFlash Card

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  • Reliable (293)
  • Easy to use (113)
  • Writes/reads fast (110)
  • Lightweight (107)
  • Large capacity (91)
  • Convenient interface (83)
  • Quality construction (82)
  • Fast (70)
  • Durable (64)
  • Good value (39)
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  • Bulky (4)
  • Pricey (3)
  • Corrupt photo issues (1)
  • Cost (1)
  • Equipment compatibility w (1)
  • Formatting problem (1)
  • Hard to find if dropped (1)
  • I don't know (1)
  • I find nothing wrong (1)

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  • Digital photography (195)
  • Digital capture (95)
  • Image storage (80)
  • Portable images/multimedia (80)
  • Image transportation (69)
  • Storing images/multimedia (60)
  • Everyday (13)
  • Sporting events (13)
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Provided by RitzCamera.com

Extreme IV is the new industry leader in the best-in-class solution for high profile professional photographers. As the elite flash memory cards available on the market, Extreme IV has extremely fast read/write speeds. This line provides the durability, high-speed, and quality demands for serious photography. SanDisk?s award-winning technology solidifies the strength of the Extreme IV family of high-performance flash cards.

Advanced Features:

  • Designed to meet the critical speed and performance needs of serious professional photographers.
  • Significantly improved workflow efficiency for capturing, viewing, upload and transferring large image files
  • Ideal for demanding photo shoots under severe weather conditions?heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, etc.
  • Built to perform in the most extreme environments and temperatures?from -13 F to 185 F (-25 C to 85 C)
  • Up to 40MB/sec* sequential read and write (leveraging the new Extreme FireWire Reader) (* Based on SanDisk internal testing)
  • Durable, reliable and thoroughly tested?temperature tested (heat and cold); shock and vibration tested
  • Data recovery software?ensures your photos will always be there (even if you delete them accidentally)
  • Dedicated, priority technical support hotline for direct customers of SanDisk Extreme products
  • Included travel case keeps your memory cards organized
  • Lifetime limited warranty
  • UDMA Card
UDMA

UDMA - what's it all about?
UDMA stands for Ultra Direct Memory Access - has become the new watchword for high performance in compact flash memory cards. Several newly launched DSLR cameras support the UDMA protocol and UDMA memory cards rated at 266x, 300x and higher are now on sale. UDMA memory cards rated at 40 MB/s (266x), 45 MB/s (300x) and higher are now on sale from SanDisk.

What is this exciting new UDMA technology?
DMA is a process by which data can be moved from a storage device very efficiently, without labouring the host device's processor. Ultra DMA is a set of definitions for faster and faster theoretical transfer rates ranging from Mode 0 (16.7 megabytes per second or MB/s) to Mode 5 (100 MB/s).

Specification Description
Model SDCFX4-4096-901, SDCFX44096901, sdcfx44096901
UPC 619659027896
Compact Flash Format Compact Flash Card
Flash Memory Type CompactFlash (CF) Card
Select Capacity 4 GB
Select Card Type Compact Flash Cards
Select Type Compact Flash Cards
Storage Capacity 4GB
Storage Size 4 GB

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Last update: Nov 16, 2009

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Very pleased with this product

"Use it for my photography, have two Extreme 3's and the Extreme 4 is faster, really love this card. When purchasing another memory card I will go with the Scan Disk Extreme 4..." Read Full Review »

Jun 22, 2009 by Stoneface

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★★★☆☆
3.0
works with d300 at 8fps raw 22pix

"sandisk suport grate.but puc # on cards will not mach rebate from sandisk.walk in to ritz store and mach puc # up if you want money back.at full price still a good price for the speed...." Read Full Review »

Aug 14, 2008 by R.A.Davis

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Very pleased with this product

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Great Value
  • Large Capacity
  • Reliable Performance
  • Well pleased with it
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Portable images/multimedia
  • Storing images/multimedia
 

"Use it for my photography, have two Extreme 3's and the Extreme 4 is faster, really love this card. When purchasing another memory card I will go with the Scan Disk Extreme 4 "

  • Photos from Extreme 4

  • Photos from Extreme 4
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 22 2009
Stoneface
Green Bay, Wisconsin
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $62.95
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

SanDisk 4GB Extreme IV CompactFlash Card Review

works with d300 at 8fps raw 22pix

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Great value wrebate
  • Lightweight
  • Reliable
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Will not get rebate

    Best Uses

  • Digital Photography
 

"sandisk suport grate.but puc # on cards will not mach rebate from sandisk.walk in to ritz store and mach puc # up if you want money back.at full price still a good price for the speed. "

go slow and get the shot

go slow and get the shot
  • Made with Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 14 2008
R.A.Davis
Bend,OR
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  • Professional
 

SanDisk 4GB Extreme IV CompactFlash Card Review

I was amazed at the storage capabilities

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Convenient Interface
  • Lightweight
  • Reliable
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Digital Photography
  • Image Storage
  • Image Transportation
 

"I purchased this for a trip to Monterey and Carmel. Worry free shooting for 3 days without making a dent in the storage space. "

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  • Using Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 11 2008
Stef
Sacramento, CA
I am:
  • Photo Enthusiast
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

SanDisk 4GB Extreme IV CompactFlash Card Review

Perfection encapsulated

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Convenient Interface
  • Fast fast fast
  • Lightweight
  • Reliable
  • Secure
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Digital Capture
  • Digital Photography
  • Image transfer
 

"Fast in the camera, faster downloading to the computer. I love the fact that I've never had any trouble at all with SanDisk Ultra II, Extreme III, and Extreme IV cards and have extra confidence knowing that if I did, SanDisk backs me 100%. The supplied recovery software is 1st rate and can be a real …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 23 2008
Digimanic
Central Texas
I am:
  • Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $59.95
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

SanDisk 4GB Extreme IV CompactFlash Card Review

Sandisk comes through again

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Fast
  • Proven track record

    Cons

  • None I can think of

    Best Uses

  • Digital Capture
  • Digital Photography
 

"I've only been using these a short time but have been using the pro level Sandisk CF cards for years. I shoot for my living and have to have reliable cards. all my previous Extreme IV 4GB cards are still going strong though they are the previous version of this model. I've tested these by filling …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 9 2009
PhotoWolf
Arizona
I am:
  • Pro Photographer
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Price: $59.95
 
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