SD or CF card for Nikon D800e

[AndrewofAdelaide]

i've heard and read very differing things regarding which cards to use for this camera.
i didn't realize that it uses both SD and CF cards.
i've been told that CF is older technology-- but is is more robust and secure. (as you know, it is expensive).
i'm an art photorapher and videographer primarily, but am interested in working in editorial fashion/portraiture.
i don't shoot Weddings, Sports or in-the-field Documentary.
i'm fairly new to digital imaging.
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i was planning on just buying a couple of Sandisc Extreme Pro 16 or 32 GB cards.
do i really NEED the CF cards?
is one better for still or for video?
remember, my work at this time is in contemporary art (still and video).

 

[Derrel]

CF cards can have faster capture and buffer flushing I believe.

You might wish to read this article about D800 video capture: Capturing HDMI Video on Nikon D4 and D800 cameras

 

[brian_f2.8]

Today SD cards are so cheap, you can't go wrong. Yes CF is more reliable but SD cards are better. Get a good class 10 from San Disk or Transcend.

 

[Mach0]

SD cards a dirt cheap but as Derrel mentioned, CF cards are faster in recording and for buffer reasons. If you don't care about that then an SD card is ok but I prefer a CF card.

 

[clarnibass]

I prefer SD cards and consider them better than CF cards.

 

[rexbobcat]

I prefer SD cards and consider them better than CF cards.

Better in what way? CF cards are faster but aren't as widely used.

 

[Mike_E]

Get both. Fill that sucker up!

You just spent over three grand on the camera, it's not time to get cheap on cards now.

 

[KmH]

Yes CF is more reliable but SD cards are better.

I prefer SD cards and consider them better than CF cards.

How are SD cards 'better'?

Both card types use flash memory.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

I use both cards in mine

 

[spacefuzz]

I use both cards in mine

Me as well, I see no reason why you would chose one over the other. Use both!

 

[matthewo]

use good quality sd and cf cards in your d800.