Digital cameras and DSLR cameras need somewhere to store your precious images, this is where the memory card comes in.
Memory cards have been around for years and there are many different types of cards and many different sizes that they come in, so do you know which card fits your Canon Camera?
SDHC
If you own an entry level DSLR camera or a point and shoot camera then you are going to need a SDHC memory card.
SDHC memory cards are around the size of a postal stamp and their very distinctive as one of the corners on the SDHC card looks like it has been folded over or cut off.
SDHC cards are made by many manufacturers including:
- SanDisk
- Kingston
- Canon
- Patriot
These cards also come in a variety of sizes, the bigger the size the more images or video your device can hold and capture. However the bigger the card the longer it will take for your computer to recognise all of the files on it making it longer to load up all of your images.
For general everyday photography I recommend getting the SanDisk 4GB Memory card, or if you need more storage get the SanDisk 8GB SDHC card for an extra couple of bucks.
Compact Flash Cards
Unless you own a mid range to professional camera body then chances are you won’t need a CF card, however if you’re lucky enough to get one of these camera bodies then chances are you will need a Compact flash(CF) Card.
Once again the flash cards are made by all of the main camera manufacturers. The compact flash cards are much faster than the SDHC card and will allow you to shoot at a higher burst of frame rates without overflowing the buffer.
One of the best CF cards that I have used is the SanDisk Ultra II 8GB Compact Flash memory card which is very quick and can store double the amount of photos that the SanDisk Ultra II 4GB memory card for only a few extra dollars.
Comments
pretty straight forward really, i use sandisk, wouldnt trust any other with looking after my images
i forgot to add, insted of getting a single 8gb card i would reccomend getting 2 4gb cards. this is more expensive but it will save you in the long run when a card breaks, atleast you then wont lose all of your images.
thanks JJ, Yes i agree with you. Maybe i Should have metioned that above. i always use several cards especialy when photographing an event like a wedding.
losing a whole card would be a disaster especially if most of the images are on there.
Use Multiple cards, atleast you have some images then if everything goes wrong
ive used sandisk for over 5 years never had a problem with any of my cards