Originally posted by StreetShooter
Funny. I just did some tests last weekend and discovered for myself the benefits of RAW, especially for high ISO shots. Been thinking of getting a 1G MD or 512CF as well. Here are some of my considerations:
1G MD:
1. Reliability - risk of losing data if dropped or removed from card reader while still spinning.
2. Cost - cheaper per MB.
3. Speed is slower for writing.
4. Capacity obviously greater.
512MB CF:
No worries about speed or reliability. Bit expensive.
256 MB CF:
No worries about speed or reliability. Cheap ($120). Since I already have a 256 MB card, I could alternate between the two, saving to the Image Tank in the meantime. Not much difference from changing rolls of film (not that I would know anything about that).
Don't upgrade:
Use jpg for normal daytime shots, use RAW for high ISO shots but take shots more selectively instead of machine-gun style.