Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/07/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mitch, Thanks for the links. I wish I had gotten them before I purchased the microdrive. The failure rate at high use seems unacceptable. What worries me even more are the compatibility problems with Nikon cameras. I pulled my wallet out too fast. Sam Krneta - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of Mitch Zeissler Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2002 12:38 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: RE: [Leica] OT, B.D. I got it. D100 Sam... I've had an IBM 340MB Microdrive for several years; get only the newer ones that are 500MB or larger if you choose to use one. The newer ones use less juice and are better all around. Lots of info can be found here: http://www.storage.ibm.com/hdd/micro/index.htm If you are looking for bullet proof reliability, get a Compact Flash card instead. I work for Gannett, parent company of USA TODAY; our photogs have had major issues with the Microdrives and have gone back to using just CF cards. All sorts of info can be found here: http://www.robgalbraith.com/diginews/2000-11/2000_11_01_microdrive.html http://www.robgalbraith.com/reports/microdrive_feedback.html If you will be shooting above 9,800 feet in elevation, DO NOT use a Microdrive; they employ an air bearing to spin and altitudes above that figure will cause the head to grind on the media platter. Hope that helps you. /Mitch _____________________________________ Mitch Zeissler E-mail: zeissler@directvinternet.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html