Problems with Canon SLRs and Lexar cards

[James Fee]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.dpreview.com/news/0505/05052001canonlexaralert.asp' target='_blank'>http://www.dpreview.com/news/0505/05052001canonlexaralert.asp</a><br /><br /></div><i>"Both Canon and Lexar have issued media alerts which describe issues discovered between several Canon digital SLRs and Lexar Pro 80x CompactFlash cards. Lexar is describing the problem as 'a lost image condition', which they say occurs only in extreme circumstances and can occur with other brands' cards too. As well as highlighting the Lexar problem, the Canon alert describes a problem with the EOS-1D(s) Mark II, which can lead to the loss of images still buffered. Firmware updates to fix these issues should be available by the end of this month. Full details enclosed."</i><br /><br /> <img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/Canon_EOS-1_Mark_II.jpg" /> <br /><br />Yikes, though I doubt too many people will be affected by this, its still disconcerting to those who rely on flash media. Kind of makes you want to carry a backup device with you at all times. :?

[Bob12]

I'm not sure what the conditions are that prompt the error but I've never had any problem with my 1D Mark II. I use a Hitachi 4gb microdrive and a SanDisk 1gb SD card. So far, I've run over 3000 pictures through it without a hitch.

[James Fee]

It might be those 80x cards. :?:

[Bob12]

Good point. With the buffer on the MkII, I've never seen the need for the high speed cards.