Olympus 64MB SmartMedia Card

Once you have realized how much fun it is to take digital images, you will soon realize that one memory card is never enough. Olympus SmartMedia cards are compatible with any product that uses SmartMedia (3.3V).Olympus SmartMedia memory cards also make panorama pictures a snap by taking advantage of the panorama function in Olympus digital cameras.

The Olympus 64 MB SmartMedia memory card offers superb storage for digital cameras and other devices. When used with Olympus digital cameras that offer a panorama mode, it can help create digital panoramic photos. It can also be used in any device compatible with 64 MB SmartMedia. You can easily transfer information on the SmartMedia card to or from a computer by using any of several devices, including FlashPath adapters, USB card readers, and PCMCIA adapters.

1 Ditto
The only thing I can add to the previous review is that the Smartmedia was well packaged. There is a statement with the card that says "The Smartmedia has a limited life span, and will eventually become incapable of performing WRITE/ERASE functions after long-term use. When this happens please replace it with a new one." If this is the case will all Smartmedia cards then what is long-term? I've only has mine about 3 weeks so far.

2 Might not be worth the price premium
SmartMedia is sold under several brands. Olympus branded SmartMedia allows you to take "panorama" shots. Essentially, you take multiple shots while making sure to overlap edges. You then reassemble these multiple shots using the "Camedia" software that came with your Olympus camera. The difference is that when an Olympus brand SmartMedia card is used, your digital camera keeps exposure settings constant across these multiple shots; which makes for a consistent panorama when you reassemble the individual shots via your computer.

This is a nice feature, but not a feature most of us use often; for example, on a recent two week trip, I took 220 shots of which only 12 were panorama. If you are going to purchase multiple SmartMedia cards, you might be able to do with just one or two Olympus brand cards - especially since they cost more than other brands. I use two other brand SmartMedia cards, and save my Olympus brand cards for when panorama shots present (since you can switch the cards out at anytime - unlike traditional camera film).

Also to realistically determine what the price premium is, check prices for Olympus and other brand SmartMedia not only here, but also at other popular commercial sites.