A Deep Dive into Memory Cards: Speed, Maintenance, Formatting and More
About this episode
Court Whelan explores the intricacies of memory cards, including their types, speeds, and maintenance tips for photographers.
Memory cards might be one of the least exciting things in your camera bag…right up until one fails, or a camera buffer "locks up" in the middle of an incredible wildlife moment, or you find your card simply isn't fast enough. In this episode, Court does a deep dive into how memory cards actually work, what all those increasingly cryptic symbols on the front mean, and—more importantly—how to choose the right card for the way you photograph. The episode covers SD vs. CFexpress, read speed vs. w...
People in this episode
Host: Court Whelan
Topics covered
- memory cards
- photography
- camera equipment
- SD vs CFexpress
- read speed
- maintenance
Keywords
- memory cards
- photography
- SD cards
- CFexpress
- camera buffer
- read speed
- formatting
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