Frames Per Second slowed by card?
jmphotocraft
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I'm only getting 5fps out of my 5D3. Even in jpeg and manual exposure. My best card is a few years old, a Lexar Pro 8gb 300x. Is the card to blame?
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An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
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The camera records images firstly onto the "shot buffer" of the camera. The shot buffer is the primary determinant of image storage speeds (up to the limits of the shot buffer capacity.)
The things that can affect burst speed are:
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Shot in full manual (exposure and focus) to exclude possible delays on exposure calculation and AF.
HTH
Anyway, yes, my first test was at ISO 1600, so I tried again at 200. I got 6fps for the first second, then 5fps for another 2 seconds until the buffer filled. (raw)
Oh well, maybe I need a new card if Nikolai is right, but I rarely shoot bursts longer than a second anyway!
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
I've found that bursts are all I need on the 7D, although, in the time I have shot longer using a 300x card, the camera rarely slows down on me. While we're talking a completely different body, I've found that shooting on High just leads to me having way too many images....it's appropriate for sports, but even then the burst seems sufficient.
Maybe I'm a fool.
As an aside, still can't make up my mind on the MkIII.
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, it's just that Canon doesn't even claim that! Wouldn't you think they would if they could?
Thanks Eyal, good reference. I'd seen that a few years ago but forgotten about it. Looks like I'd want a Lexar Pro 1000x 16gb. GREAT, another $150 I don't want to spend. (just replaced a lost tripod - fun!)
This is the ONE time I ever shot a sustained burst on my 7D:
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
From this page (bolds are mine to highlight specifics):
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_5d_mark_iii#Specifications
"Continuous Shooting Speed
High-speed: Maximum approx. 6 shots/sec.
Low-speed: Maximum approx. 3 shots/sec.
Silent continuous shooting: Maximum approx. 3 shots/sec.
Maximum Burst
·JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 65 shots (approx. 16270 shots)
·RAW: Approx. 13 shots (approx. 18 shots)
·RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 7 shots (approx. 7 shots)
*Figures are based on Canon's testing standards (ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style) and a 8 GB card.
*Figures in parentheses apply to an UDMA mode 7, 128 GB card based on Canon's testing standards."
Canon is saying that you should be able to shoot approximately 2 seconds at 6fps with almost any card, if you have the appropriate settings, which would pretty much be camera default and manual focus mode and very good light with the subject of a plain blue sky or plain white target (no detail or little detail). When in doubt, do a camera reset to get back to camera default settings.
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Anyway, I think my camera is probably fine.
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
My brand new 600x cards now look so not-up-to-speed.... Thank you VERY MUCH, Eyal!
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I looked at the chart and current prices and decided that the Sandisk Extreme 32 hit the sweet spot for me. Respectable speeds at a good cost/gig.
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looks like Lexar and Sandisk 32 GB cards are the best