CompactFlash advice

[theLaika]

I need a new card which is larger than my present 4GB SanDisk at 30MB/s for general landscape/street photography. I have a 7D and I'm not really taking advantage of the Tv benefit of this camera - should I get a faster card if I wanted to perhaps get into more time-sensitive photography (both low and high shutter speeds) or would I not notice really difference..

Or just general good recommendations for a relatively cheap and good card.

[OsmosisStudios]

The SPEED of the card has nothing to do with shutter speed and everything to do with TRANSFER speed (to and from the card). Higher speed cards are useful for things like video (in your 7D), high-speed continuous shooting (sports, with the 7D's 8fps) or simply taking a LOT of photos in a short period of time.

Most of these cards are also designed to be more rugged or tougher with respect to physical damage and the elements of the outdoors. They also come with significantly better warranties and services attached, so that's a huge help when/if you need it

[theLaika]

Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

The SPEED of the card has nothing to do with shutter speed and everything to do with TRANSFER speed (to and from the card). Higher speed cards are useful for things like video (in your 7D), high-speed continuous shooting (sports, with the 7D's 8fps) or simply taking a LOT of photos in a short period of time.

You're right I should have said simply shooting speed.