AboutScott Valentine Expertise Most anything about digital post processing (Photoshop, etc), effects, and image restoration, some technical information about digital imaging systems, light and electron microscopy, optical physics and image analysis. I can help with shooting basics, lighting setups, and getting the most out of your digital camera. I am also an 'expert' here for Photoshop (Computers/Technology > Software > Graphics Software > Photoshop).
Experience I've been an image analyst and advanced amateur photographer for over 6 years. I run an Adobe user group, focusing on digital media, and have lectured on digital image capture systems. Currently, I am an administrator for a rather large instructional Photoshop forum
Organizations Adobe User Groups, National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Advanced Imaging Specialists
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Physics, University of California, San Diego
Awards and Honors Winner: Best in Show and several category first place awards - Imaging Professionals of the Southwest Print Competition (multiple years)
Expert: Scott Valentine Date: 11/17/2007 Subject: compact flash card
Question My digital camera is a Samsung Digimax 130, which is about 5 years old. The camera has a Compactflash Card slot, I don't know exactly what kind of Compactflash card I need because there are so many different kinds and the manual just says it is compatible with CF card. This camera has 1.3mp and 8mb memory. Can you tell me what size and brand I should get for more memory on this camera?
Answer Thanks for your question, Sandy. I recommend SanDisk or Lexar brand Compact Flash cards from personal experience. You will need Type I (type one) CF cards, and I suggest you not get anything bigger than 256 or 512 as your camera many not see the card properly. Also, at 1.3M, you will get hundreds if not thousands of shots on a single card, which is always a hazard.
Be sure to empty your card frequently; you don't want to lose all those photos because one card failed!
