Not only are gas prices rising, but so is the file size of today’s digital still and video cameras. To help users handle the larger files sizes, Lexar Media has introduced the new Platinum II series 16GB memory cards.
The new high capacity memory cards are available in 16GB sizes in Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) and CompactFlash (CF) memory cards. The new high capacity sizes make them ideal for not only still cameras but many of the new video cameras hitting the market these days also use the removable flash media.
I tested the cards out recently at the Carolina Nationals NHRA event at the zMAX Dragway in Concord, North Carolina. With cars going well over 300 mph, my Canon Mark III digital cameras had no problem keeping up with the action while using the new memory cards. The images were captured and written to the cards as fast as they were taken.
The cards have different transfer speeds with the SDHC having a speed rating of 60x, which lets users transfer the data at a minimum write speed of 9MB per second. The CF memory cards are speed-rated at 80x, which will give users a minimum write speed of 12MB per second.
In a recent press release, Lexar explained the reasons for the new increased capacities. “With the rapid increase in camera resolutions now exceeding 10 megapixels resulting in larger image file sizes from newer digital cameras, flash-enabled digital camcorders, and digital SLRs, consumers need a higher-speed, higher-capacity memory card to ensure optimal performance while shooting,” said Manisha Sharma, director of product marketing, Lexar. “The new Lexar Platinum II 16GB cards provide the quality and dependability that customers expect from Lexar, with the increased capacity required to record and shoot longer.”
When purchasing the new high capacity memory cards, users will also get Lexar’s limited lifetime warranty. In addition, the cards come loaded with the full version of Lexar Image Rescue 3, image recovery software, and a six-month trial of Corel Painter Essentials 4.
Expect the cards to be available later this month.
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