Memory Cards

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A memory card can affect how quickly your camera saves photos and records high-resolution video. A slower card may become a bottleneck during continuous RAW burst shooting or high-bitrate 4K and 6K recording. digiDirect stocks memory cards for cameras, drones, action cameras, phones and other compatible devices. Explore SD, microSD, CFexpress, CFast and XQD options when adding to your memory & storage setup. Find the Right Memory Card Format Memory cards come in different formats for different devices. Check your device specifications before choosing one. SD Cards SD cards are widely used in DSLR and mirrorless cameras . Different capacities and speed ratings cover everyday photography, burst shooting and high-resolution video. microSD Cards microSD cards are commonly used in action cameras, drones, phones and tablets. Their small size makes them suited to compact devices. CFexpress Type A and Type B CFexpress cards support the fast data transfer needed for burst photography and high-bitrate video. Type A and Type B differ in size and are not interchangeable. CFast Cards CFast cards are used in selected professional cameras and cinema equipment. Always check compatibility before buying. XQD Cards XQD cards are found in selected professional cameras and video equipment. Some compatible cameras can also support CFexpress Type B through a firmware update. Understand Memory Card Speed Ratings Speed ratings tell you how quickly a card can handle data. They matter most when your camera is continuously writing large files. UHS-I and UHS-II refer to the SD card's bus interface. UHS-II offers higher potential transfer speeds when used with compatible equipment. V30, V60 and V90 indicate minimum sustained write speeds of 30MB/s, 60MB/s and 90MB/s. V30 can support many 4K modes, while higher-bitrate 4K and 6K recording may call for V60, V90 or another faster format. Read speed affects file transfers. Write speed affects how quickly your camera can save data, making it part