OCZ Gold Series Secure Digital HC Memory Cards

"Unless you've got a Sony or Olympus camera, you'll be shopping for SD or SDHC cards. SD cards go up to 2GB in capacity and SDHC cards max out at 32GB. Using several, cheaper small cards instead of buying one large card forces offloading photos more regularly. It also makes it easy to tag cards used for specific dates or events for easy organization. Class rating doesn't matter for still shots on compact cameras. What's important is read/write speed (the faster the better) and even then it has more to do with transferring the images from the card to a storage device or computer. If your camera records HD-quality video at 720p or higher resolution, you'll want to get a Class 4 card. Lastly, go with a recognizable brand with a good warranty on the memory; and OCZ are fine choices."

“I’ve been using the 16GB model for several months and love it. It’s my 'go to' card when I’m shooting, especially for long periods (in fact, I find myself disappointed if I’ve not cleared it off or forgotten it). In the time I’ve used it, I’ve had no failures with it at all. It’s kept up with the speed of my Samsung GX-10 for normal shooting and bursts without issue or complaint. In my benchmark tests, my 16GB model averaged 8.386 MB/second writing and ranged from 7.042 to 9.326. The OCZ Gold Series SDHC card has been a true and solid performer in the field and in my computer. For its speed and reliability, photographyvoice.com gives this card a rating of HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.”

"OCZ Gold Series SDHC cards are ideal for the latest D-SLRs to deliver exceptional shooting performance, speed, and reliability to accelerate photo and video transfers from card to computer. With a blazing 150X write in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB capacities, OCZ SDHC Gold Series is designed and optimized for HD video enthusiasts and photography professionals shooting a fast paced action sequence or a memorable occasion."

"The OCZ cards come with protective tab writing, so we can avoid more of a problem or fright when we handle multiple cards and we can mix cards with our work. A very good alternative, rapid and reliable, a real bargain, whether we are using lots of photos, high speed shooting (like with Casio cameras that allow us to 40fotos per second) or if we are to make HD video, which is becoming more common with new models digital cameras."

"This 16GB SDHC memory card from OCZ Technology has been designed to keep you doing what you enjoy most – taking photographs. If you’re using a 12Mp camera, expect to be able to shoot around 2700 JPEG images. Part of OCZ’s Gold Series range, this card features speeds up to 150X and a write performance that fits into the speed class 6 category. There are three other card capacities to choose from if the 16GB doesn’t suit – choose from 4GB, 8GB or 32GB sizes. Performing faultlessly with our test compact, the Ricoh CX1, this 16GB SDHC card offers the perfect capacity for today’s memory-hungry compacts and D-SLRs. At around £30 it’s comparable price wise with many other 16GB SDHC cards on the market."

“The OCZ Gold Series was tested error-free and reached high data transfer rates, thus meeting the requirements of the classification. 8 GB and 16 GB models are the most interesting, price-wise. Somewhat surprisingly, the actual available storage capacity differs from manufacturer to manufacturer. Where some manufacturers have only about 7600 MB available, OCZ offers a total of 7800 MB of memory with its 8GB offering."

“With larger RAW files, faster burst modes and imminent High-Definition video recording to cope with, standard SD memory cards won’t cut it. These cards offer 150X, class 6 write speeds, which in real-world terms means you’ll rarely have to wait for the little red light on your camera to stop flashing.”

"For what could be considered a bare-bones notebook, the OCZ DIY 15" is extremely well-equipped indeed. Overall, OCZ have done a great job with the build quality and features of the DIY from what we've seen so far. The DIY takes a lead across the board. Finishing off with some 'real-world' games, we can see that the DIY is the clear winner yet again, with F.E.A.R especially showing a massive improvement over the next nearest competitor. For the first time ever, enthusiasts and average users alike can take advantage of the cheaper hardware available online to build their dream notebooks at a greatly discounted rate. The build process is extremely easy and OCZ supply enough instructions to point you in the right direction but not overload you with unnecessary information. From unboxing, we managed to have a fully operational laptop in under 15 minutes. Features of the DIY are extensive to say the least."

"With the OCZ Gold Series, we're off to a good start with the memory card peaking out at 11.4MB/s write and 20.2MB/s read. From the benchmarks we've seen, the OCZ Gold Series has consistent read and write performance. The OCZ Gold Series SDHC card exceeded the claimed expectations of a Class 6 memory card. I've used the Gold Series card with my SD880IS and it never failed to capture an action shot. Something I think justifies buying a new memory card for my camera. If you want a product that will last a lifetime with affordable performance, the OCZ Gold Series SDHC is worth your time and consideration."

As you can see, the camera is capable of shooting photos very fast. Each photo snapped was roughly 3MB in size and as fast as they were being shot, that is a lot of data to transfer. The OCZ Gold Series 8GB SDHC Memory Card performed exactly as anticipated during benchmark and real-world testing. I have been using the Gold card exclusively in my Nikon D80 which I use mostly to photograph review products and have probably snapped close to 700 photos without incident. If you are looking for a fast Class 6, 150x SDHC card and don't need a super speedy 200x card for continuous shot performance, the OCZ Gold Series 8GB SDHC Memory Card is certainly worth a look."