How does CompactFlash and CF fit into the digital camera market?
The market demand for CF cards has surged with the advent of new computers, cameras and electronics products. CF technology has widespread application in digital SLR cameras. The current roster of CFA members already includes several major companies that produce digital cameras. The momentum created by such companies as Canon, JVC, Nikon and Sony joining a single organization committed to the development of CF-based products, has propelled the adoption of the CF specification as an industry standard. CompactFlash and CF cards are the film in Digital SLR cameras currently being sold and developed for the consumer and professional market. With CF cards, camera users can easily eject their “film” and transport the images via the PCMCIA Type II adapter card or a CF reader to either obtain prints or move the photos to another digital system such as a computer, printer, etc. Higher capacity CompactFlash cards (currently up to 48GB) can store large numbers of images even with today’s highest
