Kingston Compact Flash (CF)

Kingston's standard Compact Flash is for everyday use in digital cameras, PDA's, and MP3 players. These standard cards are the perfect solution for additional storage on these devices. These rugged, low-power cards can store loads of digital data and offer users high quality at a great price.

CF (Compact Flash) is one of the world's most popular digital mass-storage devices and bridge the gap between hungry storage requirements and affordability. Users of digital cameras, PDAs and other digital devices can quickly and easily download or transfer digital files between various digital devices and the Internet, using a card that easily fits in the palm of the hand.

" Dimensions - 1.43'' x 1.68'' x 0.13'' (36.4mm x 42.8mm x 3.3mm) - CF Type
" Operating Temperature - 0o to 60o C / 32o to 140o F
" Storage Temperature - -20o to 85o C / -4o to 185o F
" Voltage - 3.3v / 5v
" Standardized - complies with CompactFlash Association specification standards
" Small - one-third the size of a full-size PC card
" Easy - plug-and-play
" Guaranteed - lifetime warranty
" Versatile - compatible with PC Card Type II adapters
" Economical - autosleep mode preserves system battery life

Approximate capacity for a 3 MP camera for 256MB, 512MB, 1GB cards is 226, 452, 905 pictures respectively.

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Kingston's Elite Pro memory cards are designed specifically to help advanced amateur or professional photographers get the best performance from their high-end imaging devices and applications.

Imaging pros expect a lot from their equipment and can't afford to have a component limit their productivity or creativity. That's where Kingston's CompactFlash Elite ProTM memory cards come in. They're designed specifically to help advanced amateur or professional photographers get the best performance from their high-end imaging devices and applications.

No matter how fast you work, the Elite Pro can keep pace with its ultra-fast transfer rates, you can capture more continuous, high-resolution images in less time than with traditional CompactFlash memory cards.

When you purchase a Kingston CompactFlash Elite Pro memory card, you're not just getting great flash memory performance. The Kingston name means you can count on their products to perform when it matters most. If you should ever have a question or concern Kingston's technical service and support team is only a call away.

*Dimensions - 36.4mm x 42.8mm x 3.3mm - CF Type 1
*Speed Rating for cards upto 2GB - 10MB/s read rate and 8MB/s write rate.
*Speed Rating for 4GB & 8GB - 8MB/s read rate and 6.75MB/s write rate.
The actual speed may vary due to host and device configuration.

PLEAE NOTE that 4GB and 8GB cards only work in newer cameras and other devices that are capable of utilising a FAT32 file system.

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Imaging pros expect a lot from their equipment and can't afford to have a component limit their productivity or creativity. That's where Kingston's redesigned and improved Elite Pro Compact Flash come in. The newly redesigned Kingston CompactFlash Elite Pro offers a minimum sustained write speed of 133X. The Elite Pro is designed specifically to help advanced amateur or professional photographers get the best performance from their high-end imaging devices and applications.

No matter how fast you work, CF Elite Pro can keep pace. With its ultra-fast transfer rates of 25MB/sec. read and 20MB/sec. write you can capture more continuous, high-resolution images in less time with the Elite Pro than with traditional CompactFlash memory cards. And when it's time to transfer your largest files, watch them fly - your production workflow will be more efficient than ever.

Features/benefits
- Dimensions - 36.4mm x 42.8mm x 3.3mm (CF Type 1)
- Speed - 25MB/sec. read, 20MB/sec. write
- Operating Temperature - 0° to 60° C
- Storage Temperature - -20° to 85° C
- Standardised - complies with CompactFlash Association specification standards
- Easy - plug-and-play
- Guaranteed - lifetime warranty
- Economical - autosleep mode preserves system battery life

Cards over 2 GB may require updated device drivers and may only work in newer cameras and other devices that are capable of utilising a FAT32 file system. Consult the device documentation for requirements.

CompactFlash Elite Pro 16, 8, and 4GB cards work in newer cameras and other devices that are capable of utilising a FAT32 file system.

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With its impressive minimum sustained write speed rating of 133x, CompactFlash Ultimate is the perfect match for high-end digital cameras and other devices that benefit from fast capture and storage functions. Its designed to deliver superior results with fast transfer and support for continuous shooting.

To ensure that Kingston flash memory solutions are among the performance leaders in their class, Kingston engineers select high-performance controllers as part of each cards design. Each card is 100-percent tested and you can rest assured that every CompactFlash Ultimate has received a perfect score.

For added peace of mind, every Kingston CompactFlash Ultimate card is backed by a lifetime warranty, 24/7 live technical support and the legendary reliability that has made Kingston the leader in memory.

Pre-loaded with OnTrack EasyRecovery Professional 6.1 data recovery software for Windows 2000 and XP (SP1 and above) systems.

*Dimensions - 36.4mm x 42.8mm x 3.3mm - CF Type 1
*Speed Rating for 1GB card - 23MB/s read rate and 15MB/s write rate.
*Speed Rating for 2GB - 8GB - 23MB/s read rate and 20MB/s write rate.
The actual speed may vary due to host and device configuration.

PLEAE NOTE that 4GB and 8GB cards only work in newer cameras and other devices that are capable of utilising a FAT32 file system.

Click here for additional information on Kingston's speed measurements.
Click here for the OnTrack EasyRecovery Datasheet.

Advanced amateur and professional photographers need reliable flash memory that can keep up with the most demanding assignment. That's why Kingston enhanced their Compact-Flash Ultimate card to keep up with today's photographers. Kingston's CompactFlash Ultimate card now features a new look and new speeds of 266X - with the same great quality and legendary Kingston reliability.

With its ultra-fast transfer rates of 45MB/sec. read and 40MB/sec. write, you can capture more continuous, high resolution images in less time with the Compact Flash Ultimate than traditional Compact Flash memory cards. For added peace of mind, Compact Flash Ultimate comes with a bonus download for data recovery software from MediaRECOVER®. With MediaRECOVER, you can recover lost or deleted files and restore corrupt files on Windows or Mac systems.

Kingston engineers select high-performance controllers as part of each card's design. Each card is 100-percent tested and you can rest assured that every Compact Flash Ultimate card has received a perfect score.

Ultimate 266 offers plenty of room for capturing and storing high volumes of images in RAW, JPEG, TIFF and other large file formats. As with all Kingston Flash cards, Compact Flash Ultimate cards are backed by a lifetime warranty, 24/7 live technical support and the legendary reliability that makes Kingston the leader in memory.

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