Tag Archives: Lexar

Lexar Resurrected

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Chuck_Maas

A few days ago the Lexar trademark and branding rights were acquired by Chinese company Longsys.  Time will tell how the transition works out for this long-respected line of memory cards and storage products.

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Industry Changes

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Chuck_Maas

Some sorting out is going on. In late June, Micron Technology–parent company of Lexar, long-time maker of high quality memory cards and flash drives–announced that they would be discontinuing the Lexar brand and its entire removable storage retail business.  If … Continue reading →

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Small Tools

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Chuck_Maas

When the photographic “negative” evolved from a processed piece of film to a digital file (at least metaphorically, if not in the pure technical sense), the requirement for pieces of gear to complete the imaging cycle expanded greatly.  And among … Continue reading →

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Memory Cards and Image Files

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Chuck_Maas

Sometimes speed matters, and the type of memory card you use to record digital images can make a big difference.  Considerations depend of course on your shooting style and your equipment.  Those focused on landscapes and close-ups probably are less … Continue reading →

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Data Loss

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Chuck_Maas

If you’ve been shooting for any length of time you’ve probably had the extremely unsettling experience of having something go wrong with image files somewhere along the chain.  It can ruin your whole day!  Sometimes you can recover from the … Continue reading →

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Memory Cards

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Chuck_Maas

For many years the most complete collection of comparative data on memory cards and card readers I know of has been Rob Galbraith’s “CF/SD Performance Database.”  This was the place you could find out which card would yield the best … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Chuck_Maas

This year’s combined Consumer Electronics Show / Photo Marketing Association extravaganza in Las Vegas kicks off today with numerous conferences and the exhibits open Tuesday.  In the run-up frenzy there have been several big announcements of new tools and near-confirmation … Continue reading →

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Simple Things

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Chuck_Maas

Sometimes it’s not the blockbuster changes but the small stuff that makes the biggest difference for the most users.  Though the vast majority of photographers and people in general aren’t that enamored of the technical minutia that actually makes our … Continue reading →

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Technology Tug of War

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Chuck_Maas

Transferring files isn’t a very entertaining process, but it’s necessary, and the more images one makes, the more advantageous rapid file transfer becomes.  You’ve got to get those new captures onto your main system and backup devices somehow.  For a … Continue reading →

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