C5050 memory question

[arenny]

What is the max size cards I can use on my C5050? I bought a 1GB xd card and that didn't work (will be on ebay). What is the max size of a CF card for the C5050 and what is better type I or II (does the C5050 take on both types?). Any preference on brands?

Thanks and sorry for the silly questions!

 

[herman]

Yep, 512MB is the max XD the 5050 will accept, found out the hard way as well. I keep a large XD in the camera all the time basically as back-up and use CF's for normal use. I know for sure a 1GB CF will work and seems like I have heard others here using a 2GB. I change batteries after 2 dives so a 1GB is plenty big enough for me.

 

[BrantD]

On the 5050, max is 512Mb with the xD card and 2gig with the CF card.

 

[arenny]

CF type I and II?

Thanks

 

[Diversion]

CF type I and II?

Thanks

I found this on epinions...

"The only difference between CF Type I and CF Type II cards is the card thickness. CF Type I is 3.3 mm thick and CF Type II cards are 5mm thick. A CF Type I card will operate in a CF Type I or CF Type II slot. A CF Type II card will only fit in a CF Type II slot. The electrical interfaces are identical. CompactFlash is available in both CF Type I and CF Type II cards, though predominantly in CF Type I cards. The Microdrive is a CF+ Type II card."


I use a 2GB CF II. Find a high speed card. The camera supports them, and it really makes a difference.

 

[arenny]

Thanks, I was just worried of buying the wrong card... again! What do you consider fast these days? 60x 80x ... Any favorite brands?

Thanks again!

 

[Diversion]

I use a 50x - takes about 3 seconds to save Raw (7 MB). It was the best price point when I bought. Favorite brand is Lexar. My 50x is a Kingston Pro series. Lots of vendors on the web. Be sure to shop around.

 

[arenny]

thanks for all the great info!

 

[Larry C]

Oly now has a firmware download for C50 series cameras to allow a 1gb xD card. Go to the olympususa.com website, click digital cameras, pick a camera and then go to accessories, ALL. You will find a blue highlighted firmware download in the memory section.

 

[arenny]

Unfortunately there is no firmware upgrade available for C5050, I called Olympus today 2/1/06.